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Ottawa State Fishing Lake

Wilson State Park/Unit Office 785-658-2465

GPS Location: N39 6 20.76 W97 34 30.05

Location/Address:
Bennington, KS

Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake

Surface Acres: 111 acres

Maximum Depth: 11 feet

Normal Lake Level: This lake stays full most of the time due to two creeks that run in on the upper end.

* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 12/14/2011

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Largemouth Bass	Very Good	up to 6 lbs	Largemouth are abundant with all sizes present. Angling will be best near rock and brush on artificials.
Bluegill	Good	6 to 8 Inches	Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. Worms and small jigs are a good bait.
Channel Catfish	Fair	Small	Fair numbers of stocked channel catfish are available to anglers using typical catfish techniques.
Saugeye	Good	up to 24 inches	Saugeye numbers and sizes are good. Most will be caught on shad imitation baits, or jig and a worm.
Wiper	Fair	up to 20"	Wipers are not abundant, but some can be caught on shad imitation lures and topwater baits.
Crappie	Fair	up to 15"	Crappie numbers are down, but angling will be decent on jigs and minnows along the dam and near brush/rocks.
Current Fishing Opportunity
General Comments
This is a generic fishing report covering the fishing forecast for the upcoming 2012 fishing season. The Current Fishing Opportunity section will be updated with regular weekly fishing reports starting March 2012. The cabin is rentable now - get ahold of the Hays Regional Office - 785-628-8614 - for reservations or more information.