Elk City Reservoir

Elk City 3D
This Location does have Boat Access

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 PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Black Bullhead
Channel Catfish 10
Crappie 50
Flathead Catfish 5
Green Sunfish
Largemouth Bass 6 15
Saugeye 5 15
White Bass
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 11/22/2011

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Channel Catfish

fair

14-22 inches

Try drifting shad sides slowly during winter months to find channel catfish. Concentrate drifts near channel edges and underwater humps.

Crappie

fair

8-12 inches

Look for crappie suspended near deep structure during winter months.

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