Wichita Watson Park

O.J. Watson Park is located on McClean between Pawnee and 31st Street South. You can enter the park from McClean Street. The entrance on Old Lawrence Road off of Carp Street has been closed.

City of Wichita Parks & Recreation, 316-219-9777

GPS Location: N37.64376 W97.33908

Location/Address:
3055 S. Old Lawrence Rd., Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS 67217

Impoundment Type: Community Lake

Surface Acres: 42 acres

Fishing PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Channel Catfish 5
Crappie 10
Flathead Catfish 5
Largemouth Bass 2 18
Saugeye 2 18
Wiper 2 18
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/30/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Channel Catfish

Good

1-3 lbs

Adult Channel Catfish will be stocked monthly from April - September. The stocking dates are planned for: April 11, May 9, June 6, Jly 11, August 8 and September 12, 2013.

Largemouth Bass

Poor

up to 12"

Remember to release all bass under 18".

Bluegill

Good

up to 10"

Bluegill and other sunfish should be easily caught using a small hook and a bit of worm or night crawler. Try poppers or small spinners, or even flies.

General Comments

Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica.

Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm