Geary State Fishing Lake
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism 785-461-5402
GPS Location: N38.9050 W96.8648
Location/Address:
Junction City, KS
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 97 acres
Maximum Depth: 45 feet
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 5 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Saugeye | 5 | 18 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/16/2012
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Black bass |
Fair |
up to 5 lbs |
Largemouth and smallmouth are both available, with the majority being largemouth. They can be caught with traditional methods lakewide throughout the seasons. |
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Bluegill |
Good |
up to 1/3 lb |
Bluegill are found near shallow water cover, and caught on small jigs and live bait. |
|
Channel catfish |
Fair |
up to 4 lbs |
Although smaller in size, channel catfish can be caught lakewide on standard catfish baits. Flatheads can be caught along rocky areas on live bait. |
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Crappie |
Good |
up to 1.5 lb |
Crappie numbers are good for smaller fish, and should provide fun angling, primarily in the Spring and Winter periods. |
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Saugeye |
Fair |
up to 6 lbs |
Saugeye numbers remain steady, with some keepers available for harvest. Most are caught along the dam and rock points on crankbaits and jig/worm. |
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Current Fishing Opportunity |
Listed Below |
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Crappie |
Fair |
up to 12" |
minnows and jigs 5-10ft deep near brush and rock |
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Catfish |
Good |
up to 10lbs |
cutbait and worms 5ft deep near creek channel and along windy banks |
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Saugeye |
Good |
up to 20" |
near points on crankbaits |
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Black bass |
Good |
up to 4lbs |
jerkbaits, jigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits near cover and points |
|
Bluegill |
Good |
up tp 8" |
near shallow cover using worms, spinners, and jigs |
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General Comments |
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KDWPT will be releasing the recently completed “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video on February 17, 2012. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! Following up the popular This includes a fishing report covering the fishing forecast for the upcoming 2012 fishing season. The Current Fishing Opportunity section will be updated with weekly fishing reports starting March 2012. This deep clear lake offers a diverse fishery. Best for 2012 should be bluegill, crappie, and largemouth bass, and smaller channel catfish. |
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