McPherson State Fishing Lake
Canton, KS
6 miles, N, 2 ½ miles W of Canton
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 620-628-4592
GPS Location: N38.4819 W97.4682
Location/Address:
2450 Pueblo Road if on west side of lake; 2475 Pueblo Road if on east side of lake
Canton, KS 67428
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 46 acres
Maximum Depth: 30 feet
Normal Lake Level: Full
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 2 | 15" |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 13-18" protected slot |
| Bluegill | ||
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Redear Sunfish |
** 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 |
Excellent |
Up to 30" |
Stinkbait lakewide has produced some limits of fish averaging 6 pounds. The feeders are full and functional and go off in the morning and evening. Creel limit is 2 catfish per day and a 15" length limit. |
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Crappie |
Good |
8-10" |
Some nice crappie have been caught in shallow water in the south end. |
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Largemouth bass |
Excellent |
Up to 5 lb. |
Bass fishing has been great with anglers having 15-fish days with big fish being around 22 inches. |
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Saugeye |
Fair |
15" |
A few saugeye were sampled last fall in gill nets. There probably aren't high enough densities to target saugeye quite yet, but anglers should be aware that a few have survived stockings and may be caught. |
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General Comments |
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