John Redmond Reservoir
New Strawn, KS
1/2 mile South and 1 mile West of New Strawn, KS
or 2 1/2 miles North of Burlington on US-75
Corps of Engineers (620) 364-8613
GPS Location: N38 13 55.82 W95 46 28.18
Location/Address:
New Strawn, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 9,400 acres
Maximum Depth: 12 feet
Normal Lake Level: 1039 fsl
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Catfish | 10 | |
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Paddlefish | 2 | |
| Wiper | 2 | |
| White Bass |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 2/16/2012
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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channel catfish |
poor |
shad sides or stink bait in old river channel |
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white bass |
poor |
jig or minnow below dam or on channel break in reservoir |
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crappie |
slow |
minnow in deep holes in Eagle Creek and river |
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General Comments |
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The reservoir elevation is being held low for dam repairs. This is a generalized winter fishing report. More detailed reports will resume in the spring. KDWPT will be releasing the recently completed “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video on February 17, 2012. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage on February 17th and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! |
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