Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area
Pleasanton, KS
7 miles N of Pleasanton
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 913-352-8941
Location/Address:
Pleasanton, KS
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 1,967 acres
Maximum Depth: N/A
Normal Lake Level: N/A
Current Lake Level: N/A
Lake Temperature: varies
The Marais des Cygnes River, from the north end of Unit G to stateline is open to paddlefish snagging. The season starts March 15 to May 15.
The Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area supports many lakes. These waterfowl mangement lakes are open to fishing on April 15. Many pools support good angling when they are draining. During draining some pools are open to public fish salvage. Call the Wildlife Area Office at 913-352-8941 for more information.
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | unlimited | unlimited |
| Black Bullhead | unlimited | unlimited |
| Channel Catfish | 10 | unlimited |
| Crappie | 50 | unlimited |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | unlimited |
| Green Sunfish | unlimited | unlimited |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/6/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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blue, channel catfish |
Poor |
varies |
The river is at normal level, fish are concentrated below riffles, stink baits, cut shad, liver, worms |
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walleye |
Poor |
varies |
use minnows, jigs, work the pools below riffles |
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white bass/wipers |
Poor |
varies |
minnows, jigs, work the pools below the rifles, |
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Paddlefish |
Fair Opportuity |
Few reports |
Paddlefish snagging season opens March 15 through May 15. During this season the Marais des Cygnes River from Unit G downstream to stateline is open to paddlefish snagging.River level is improving, buy your tags and get a giant fish. |
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General Comments |
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The river and streams on the state wildlife area are open to fishing. The river is a great place to float and fish. Most of the wildlife area pools are drained. Access to the river is at the Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area and along stateline road bridge. For additional opportunities call 913-352-8941 for accurate information on wildlife pool drainage. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! 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 homepageon February 17th and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video!
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