Elk City Reservoir
Independence, KS
Corps of Engineers (620) 331-6820
GPS Location: N37 15.415 W95 46.487
Location/Address:
Independence, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 4,450 acres
Maximum Depth: 24 feet
Normal Lake Level: N/A
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Black Bullhead | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 6 | 15 |
| Saugeye | 5 | 15 |
| White Bass |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/13/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crappie |
Good |
8-14 inches |
Crappie fishing has been very good with the stable water pattern. State park cove and by the intake tower have been the most effective places to fish. |
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Channel catfish |
Fair |
10-25 inches |
Some anglers had luck in flooded vegetation during the last period of high water. |
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White bass |
Fair |
8-16 inches |
There are white bass upstream in the Elk River, but fishing success has been sporadic. The most popular spot is near the old iron bridge on CR 1550. Twirl tail grubs, marabou jigs, or spinners are the most popular lures. |
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Outlet |
Good |
Anglers have success targeting blue, channel, and flathead catfish during periods of water release from the reservoir. |
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General Comments |
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Water temperature on 05/01 was 64 in the main lake The Elk City State Park boat ramp is usable. Water Level
Current water levels and discharge can be viewed HERE. District Newsletter
We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District(Montgomery, Wilson, and Labette counties) only. Youth/Mentor Pond
The Elk City State Park Youth/Mentor pond is now open. The pond is open to anglers 15 and younger as well as their mentor. A mentor may take more than one youth fishing, but only one mentor may fish per youth they accompany. Two channel catfish can be harvested daily, but largemouth bass are catch and release only. See the park office for more information. |
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