Yates Center Reservoir New
Yates Center, KS
2 miles W, 3 miles S of Yates Center
City of YatesCenter (620) 625-2118
Fisheries Biologist: Justin Morrison (620) 637-2748
GPS Location: 37.83512 -95.80374
Location/Address:
Yates Center, KS
Impoundment Type: Community Lake
Surface Acres: 210 acres
Maximum Depth: 30
Normal Lake Level: N/A
The City of Yates Center has signed up in the enhanced CFAP program. A city permit is no longer needed to fish this lake.
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 2 | 15 |
| Crappie | 10 | 10 |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 13-18 |
| Walleye | 2 | 15 |
| Wiper | 2 | 18 |
| Yellow Perch | 5 | 10 |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Redear Sunfish |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/20/2013
|
Species |
Size |
Rating |
Baits, Method, and Location |
|
Redear and Bluegill |
up to 11" |
Good |
A good population of redear and bluegill is present in this lake. Redear up to 11" are not uncommon and are usually caught around the weedbeds using worms or small jigs. |
|
Largemouth Bass |
8-21" |
Good |
Sampling from previous years shows a moderate density of largemouth bass which should provide anglers with some good fishing. Many anglers have had success fishing along the abundant milfoil beds. |
|
Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish |
up to 10 lbs. |
Good |
Both channel catfish and blue catfish are present in this lake, however, the blue catfish population is fairly new so the fish have not reached large sizes yet. The largest blue cat sampled was just over 3 lbs. The channel catfish population continues to show good numbers and will provide good angling. |
|
Wipers |
up to 5.5 lbs. |
Fair-Good |
A moderate population of wipers exist in this lake comprised of multiple size classes. Anglers can expect to catch 2-3 pound fish, but fish larger than 5 pounds are available. |
|
Crappie |
up to 12" |
Fair |
Sampling efforts show a low to moderate abundance of crappie. Crappie up to 12" are available but fish in the 6-9" range are the most common. |
|
Current Fishing Opportunity |
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|
Redear and Bluegill |
up to 10" |
Fair |
Worms under bobber near vegetation |
|
Largemouth Bass |
8-21" |
Good |
Spinnerbaits or crankbaits along the weedbeds or defined dropoffs. Fish are in the prespawn pattern and should be feeding well during warm weather. |
|
Catfish |
up to 10lbs. |
fair-good |
Shad sides and other prepared bait lakewide |
|
Wipers |
8-18" |
good |
Livers or shad imitations in open water or windy points |
|
Crappie |
up to 12" |
Good-Excellent |
Anglers are having good success near the piers using jigs and a bobber. |
|
Walleye |
15-24" |
slow |
Trolling crankbaits or jig and nightcrawler along flats. |
Comments
The city of Yates Center has signed up for the CFAP program. A city permit is no longer required.
The boat ramp is usable. The lake level is full, but submerged stumps are still a hazard. Surface water temp mid 60s
This lake contains Eurasian Watermilfoil. Please remember to help stop the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and equipment when leaving water bodies.
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