Kansas · Fishing regulations

Fishing regulations in Kansas.

Kansas fishing is reservoir fishing — wiper, walleye, and white bass dominate, with seasonal trout stockings adding winter variety in a state without natural coldwater rivers.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · License: Anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid fishing license to fish in Kansas. Resident and non-resident licenses are sold online through the KDWP and at most sporting goods retailers. Annual, multi-day, and lifetime licenses are typically available. Senior, military, and youth discounts apply in most cases. A trout permit is required to harvest trout from designated trout waters. License costs and exact age thresholds change — verify with the KDWP before purchase.

Freshwater

White bass, walleye, wiper (white/striped bass hybrid), crappie, and channel catfish anchor reservoir fishing on Tuttle Creek, Milford, Glen Elder, Cheney, and Wilson. Stocked trout fisheries in select waters during the winter months. Year-round on most species.

Rivers

Smallmouth bass on the Verdigris and Ninnescah rivers. Channel catfish on most state rivers. Few wild trout — winter trout stocking creates seasonal trout fisheries on designated urban and rural waters.

Special

Trout permit required for designated trout waters in season. Fish attractor maps available from KDWP.

Popular species

Walleye · White bass · Wiper · Channel catfish · Crappie · Largemouth bass · Stocked trout

State agency

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

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