Kanopolis Reservoir
33 miles SW of Salina on K-149 & K141 US
Corps Of Engineers 785-546-2294
GPS Location: N38 38.709 W097 59.244
Location/Address:
Kanopolis, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 3,550
Maximum Depth: 35
Normal Lake Level: 1463 msl This lake is generally held 4 feet above this conservation level during the summertime.
Current Lake Level: 1459
Lake Temperature: 64 F
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Saugeye | 5 | 15 |
| Walleye | 5 | 15 |
| Wiper | 2 | |
| Trout | 5 | |
| White Bass | ||
| Black Crappie |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/24/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Channel Catfish |
Good |
Variety |
Fish windblown shores with dead shad during the fall and winter. The channel catfish population looks good for 2013 with lots of keeper-sized catfish with a few 5-10 lb fish mixed in. |
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Crappie |
Good |
Variety of Sizes - mostly 11 to 12 inches |
The crappie spawn is on. Fish near rocks and brush. |
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Trout |
Fair |
The latest stocking of the year occurred on March 11. Nearly 10,000 trout were stocked this winter. Get out and utilize the resource before it is too late! |
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Walleye/Saugeye |
Excellent |
Variety, up to 21" |
Fishing has really picked up on the mudflats. Fish fairly shallow with jig and crawler or Lindy-type rig. |
|
White Bass |
Fair |
All sizes - up to 17 inches |
Look for white bass near rocks and on dropoffs near flats. |
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Wiper |
Fair |
All sizes |
Wiper numbers appeared to be down in gill nets, although many anglers commented on catching good-sized wipers in 2012. Hopefully these fish show up in 2013. |
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General Comment |
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The Langley Point boat ramp on the south shore is now open; however, they are dredging in the area. Beware of the dredge and shallow water leading out to the main lake. KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE. Current lake elevation and water temperature is available on the location page linked to this fishing report. It is updated daily by the Corps of Engineers. After Tommie Berger's retirement, Kanopolis Reservoir has been moved to the Cheney District. If you would like to receive the Cheney District Fisheries Newsletter, follow this LINK. |
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