Wichita East KDOT
KDOT East Lake
Access is from Hydraulic and 45th St., Wichita, KS
Northeast of the I-135/I-235 interchange in North Wichita; the only access is from 45th St. North.
City of Wichita Parks & Recreation 316-219-9777
NE of I-135, I-235 Intersection
GPS Location: 37.76603 -97.31988
Location/Address:
Wichita, KS
Impoundment Type: Community Lake
Surface Acres: 10 acres
Channel Catifsh are stocked monthly at this location from May to September.
Carry-in boats and watercraft (including float tubes) ARE allowed on this lake for fishing (motors are not allowed). The boat ramp is not open for public use.
A trout permit is required to fish for and possess trout during the trout season, which runs from October 15 thru April 15.
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
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| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
| Crappie | 10 | |
| Trout | 5 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 11/8/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Crappie |
Fair |
Up to 12 inches |
Crappie tend to congregate in large schools as the water cools. Fish around brushpiles and other structures with small jigs or spoons. |
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Channel Catfish |
Good |
3/4 lb plus |
In the cooler weather months, channel cat can be caught on a variety of baits such as; liver, stinkbait, and shrimp. Drifting and fishing with shad sides or small, whole shad has proven to be very productive. If fishing from shore try off of jetties or near any rocky or woody areas. |
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Bluegill |
Fair |
Up to 1/2lb |
With cooler water, fish for sunfish around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year. |
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Rainbow Trout |
Good |
To catch trout try small spinners, spoons, flies, small crankbaits, power bait, worms, or corn. |
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