Glen Elder Reservoir
GPS Location: N39 30.821 W98 20.408
Location/Address:
2131 180 Road
Glen Elder, KS 67446
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 12,586 acres
Maximum Depth: 55 ft
Normal Lake Level: 1455.6 MSL
Current Lake Level: 1.8 feet below conservation, releasing 12 cfs
Lake Temperature: 58 degrees
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 5*** | 18 inches |
| White Bass | ||
| Wiper | 2** | |
| Striped Bass | 2** | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5* | 18 inches |
| Spotted Bass | 5* | 15 inches |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5* | 18 inches |
| Crappie | 20 | |
| Channel Catfish | 10**** | |
| Blue Catfish | 5**** | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Bluegill |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/17/2013
|
Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crappie |
Fair |
10-15 inches |
The crappie spawn was underway this past weekend and early this week until the cold weather pushed them off the banks. Anglers might try looking for them in the deeper brush piles or in staging areas near the spawning grounds until the water warms back up. |
|
Walleye |
Fair |
15-23 inches |
Anglers have been catching some walleye around the marina boat slips, crappie fish attractors, Gibbs Point, and along the causeway. Jig and worm seem to be working, but jig and minnow might be a better bet now. |
|
White Bass |
Good |
11-16 inches |
The whites have started to run up the river and anglers report good catches at both the North and South Fork log jams. Other anglers have been catching a few along the Cawker City causeway, and we observed very good numbers along the dam earlier this week while sampling. |
|
Black Bass |
Fair |
10-19 inches |
The bass have begun to move shallow and we observed a mix of smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass in the state park coves this week while sampling. The smallies are just now preparing for the spawn while the largemouth won't be spawning until later this month when the water warms into the upper 60's. |
|
Wipers |
Fair |
19-27 inches |
There have been some good catches of wipers in the state park coves, especially Marina Cove. Watch the wind and when it warms up and blows in from the south, the wipers can be found chasing shad in the backs of the coves. |
|
Channel Catfish |
Fair |
All Sizes |
Good spots in the spring include up the North and South Fork river channels as anglers often catch fish under the North Fork and Fisherman's bridge. We also see catfish in good concentrations along the Cawker City dike around the flooded stickups. There are probably a few catfish below the dam in the outlet as well. Stinkbaits, dead shad, and chicken liver all work this time of year. |
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REMINDER TO ALL ANGLERS!!! There is a new creel limit of 20 crappie/day at Glen Elder Reservoir, effective January 1, 2013. Make sure to spread the word that it is now illegal to possess more than 20 crappie each day!!! Boat Ramp Update: All boat ramps are open at this time. The reservoir is only 1.9 feet below conservation so low water is not limiting access at this time except for large boats at Granite Creek where it is shallow. Anglers can now find GPS locations for each of the brush piles located in the reservoir. Simply click on this link Good Fishing Spots and select the individual brush pile. As we enhance these brush piles throughout the year, we'll make a note under each individual location. For current water temperature and reservoir elevation, simply click on the "Glen Elder Reservoir" link above this report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! |
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