Woodson State Fishing Lake
Toronto, KS
5 1/2 miles E of Toronto
Fisheries Biologist: Justin Morrison (620) 637-2748
GPS Location: N37.7880 W95.8425
Location/Address:
Toronto, KS
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 180 acres
Maximum Depth: 45 feet
Normal Lake Level: overflow spillway
Current Lake Level: Normal
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Black Bullhead | ||
| Channel Catfish | 2 | 15 |
| Crappie | 10 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 2 | 13-18 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
| Walleye | 2 | 15 |
| Wiper | 2 | 18 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/20/2013
|
Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Methods, and Location |
|
Largemouth Bass |
Good |
up to 5 lbs. |
Sampling from previous years shows the largemouth bass population is on the rise and should provide fair to good angling opportunities. |
|
Channel Catfish |
Good |
up to 12 lbs. |
Channel catfish and flathead catfish are both present in the lake, and the opportunity to catch a trophy of each species is available for the lucky angler. |
|
Crappie |
Fair |
up to 12 inches |
Sampling efforts indicate a large population of crappie with the majority in the 6-8" range, however, larger individuals up to 12" are available. |
|
Wipers |
Fair |
up to 5 lbs. |
A moderate population of wipers is present in the lake and should provide fair to good angling opportunities. The largest wiper sampled was 5 pounds. |
|
Current fishing Opportunity |
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|
Largemouth Bass |
Good |
8-18" |
Jigs and plastics worked slowly around structure. |
|
Channel Catfish |
Good |
up to 12lbs. |
Shad sides and cut baits around channel breaks or upper end when water is coming in |
|
Crappie |
Good |
up to 12" |
Fish have moved shallow and are being caught near the rocky shoreline using jigs under a bobber. |
|
Wipers |
Fair-Good |
up to 5lbs. |
Shad imitations in open water or windy points, vertical jigging with spoons |
Comments:
The lake is down 1 ft. the boat ramp is usable. Water temp is upper 60s.
The fish feeders will be running by Memorial Day Weekend.
Anglers please do your part to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and livewell after leaving a water body and do not transfer live fish or bait between water bodies.
For more info. on lakes in the New Strawn district, click on the following link.http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District
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