Cheney Reservoir
GPS Location: N37 43.154 W97 49.538
Location/Address:
Wichita, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 9,550 acres
Maximum Depth: 42 feet
Normal Lake Level: 1421.6 ft above msl
Current Lake Level: 4.7 feet low releasing 0 CFS
Lake Temperature: http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/webdata/gagedata/CHNK1.current.html
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
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| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | 10" |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15" |
| Striped Bass | 2 | 21" |
| Walleye | 2 | 21" |
| Wiper | 2 | 21" |
| Blue Catfish | 5 | 35" |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 6/19/2013
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Fishing Newsletter |
All KDWPT fisheries districts are offering a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. The first few editions of the Cheney Fisheries District have been completed and are ready for distribution. |
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Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Zebra mussel numbers have decreased at Cheney; however, anglers and boaters should still use caution to avoid moving adults and veligers from the lake. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. |
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White Bass and Wiper |
Excellent |
Various |
White bass and wiper fishing has been outstanding the last few weeks. Fishing has been best in the morning and evening in shallow water (6-10 ft). Fish are moving deeper during the day (14-16 feet). The island, refuge, and main lake points have been the best spots. Trolling quickly (3+ mph) seems to be the best method for the bigger fish. |
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Excellent |
Up to 28" |
Walleye fishing has picked up nicely. The trolling bite is on with shad raps and three-way rigs. Fish have been caught in 5-12 feet. |
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Fair |
Up to 15" |
A few fish still being caught around the marina and on the east end of the dam. |
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Good |
Up to 10 lb |
Fish on windblown shores lakewide. Catfish should be moving into shallow rocks for the spawn. Fishing has also been good in the river in holes near cover. |
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White Perch |
Netting results in 2012 were encouraging again as there are many catchable size white perch (10+") in the lake. Netting results indicate that white perch numbers continue to decrease and average size has again increased. We still have a long way to go in controlling this invasive species, but it looks like we're on the right track. White perch cannot be used as live bait, but they do make good cut bait. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. All white perch in your possession must be dead. It is illegal to posses live white perch. |
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COMMENTS |
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The lake is approximately 5 feet low and the east Marina ramp is useable; however, the water level is still low. Launch at your own risk. KDWPT recently re-released an excellent video on walleye production and management. Check out the video HERE. 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. Shore anglers are reminded to NOT drive onto the exposed lake bed as it will get you stuck and an expensive ticket. Only drive on maintained roads. |
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