Neosho River at Chetopa Dam

Neosho River - Chetopa Dam

Location/Address:
Chetopa, KS

Impoundment Type: Stream/River

Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/1/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Paddlefish

Poor

 

The 2012 paddlefish season opened Friday, March 15 and closes Wednesday, May 15. Good fishing is still possible if we get some water running, but most fish have probably already spawned.

General Comments

THE SNAGGING SEASON OPENS MARCH 15 AND RUNS THROUGH MAY 15TH.

•Catch and release is allowed on the Neosho River

•A fish must be kept if placed on a stringer. Culling is not allowed.

•A state-issued permit is required. Two paddlefish may be harvested daily and six may be harvested in a season.

•Barbless hooks are required at Chetopa.

The best fishing occurs at river flows of 10-15,000 cubic feet per second. The following link will take you to the Kansas Water Watch website. Click HERE for river flow data.