Hillsdale Reservoir
GPS Location: N38 39.754 W94 53.422
Location/Address:
Paola, KS 66071
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 4,580 acres
Maximum Depth: 57 feet
Normal Lake Level: 917 msl
Current Lake Level: 917.0
Lake Temperature: 38
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 20 | 10 |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 18 |
| Walleye | 5 | 18 |
| White Bass |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/18/2012
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Channel Catfish |
Fair |
Up to 10 lbs. |
Moderate numbers of channel catfish were captured during fall test netting. The trees in the upper end of the reservoir tend to be popular locations for catfishermen. |
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Walleye |
Fair/Good |
Up to 10 lbs. |
Fair number of walleye were captured during fall test netting and some larger fish are available. Jigs fished along the dam during the spawning period or jigs tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the flats during the summer are popular tactics for walleye at Hillsdale. |
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Crappie |
Good |
Fish are 9 to 11 inches and few up to 13 inches |
Good numbers of crappie were captured during fall test netting. Jigs fished along rocky areas during the spawning period or minnows fished near the brushpiles are popular tactics for crappie. |
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White Bass |
Fair |
Up to 2 lbs. |
Fall test netting indicated moderate numbers of white bass. The white bass population will likely be a supplemental species captured while fishing for crappie. White twistertails fished near points and along the Tontzville causeway are popular locations for white bass. |
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Largemouth |
Fair |
Up to 4 lbs. |
Spring electrofishing indicated a low to moderate abundance of largemouth bass. The largest fish captured during electrofishing was 4 lbs so some larger fish are available. Try using finesse plastics fished in the coves for largemouth bass. |
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KC District Newsletter |
Good |
4 pages |
Click the following link to sign up for the newsletter http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Kansas-City-Fishing-District |
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Current Fishing Opportunity |
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Crappie |
Fair |
Fish are 9 to 11 inches and few up to 13 inches |
Jigs and/or minnows fished near brushpiles. |
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Walleye |
Fair/Good |
Up to 10 lbs. |
Minnows fished on the shallow flats. |
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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 on February 17th and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! Lake water level is 0.4 ft. above conservation pool. Water temperature approximately 70 degrees F. REMEMBER; DO NOT MOVE BAIT AMONG WATER BODIES!! |
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