Douglas State Fishing Lake

Douglas State Fishing Lake
This Location does have Boat Access Fishing Forecast Region 2 Public Fishing Reports Wildlife Area

For Information Contact Leavenworth State Fishing Lake - 913-845-2665

GPS Location: N38.8058 W95.1603

Location/Address:
Baldwin City, KS

Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake

Surface Acres: 180 acres

Maximum Depth: 42 feet

Normal Lake Level: 952 msl

Lake was reopened to fishing January 1, 2009, after a three year renovation project.

Fishing PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Channel Catfish 2 15
Crappie 50
Flathead Catfish 5
Green Sunfish
Largemouth Bass 2 18
Saugeye 2 15
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/16/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

       

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Bluegill/redear sunfish

Fair-Good

Up to 0.33 lbs

On worms, small jigs and spinners.

Largemouth bass

Good

0.3-1.5 lbs

Using jigs, spinners, minnows and small crankbaits.

Channel catfish

Fair-Good

1-5 lbs

Nightcrawlers, minnows, and sunfish off piers are catching fish.

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