Wichita West KDOT

KDOT WEST

KDOT West Lake

This Location does not have Boat Access Included in the Urban Fishing Program Fishing Forecast Region 4 Public Fishing Reports

Access if from Hydraulic and 45th St., Wichita, KS

Northwest of the I-135/I-235 interchange in North Wichita; the only access is from 45th St. North.

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism 316-683-8069

NE of I-135, I-235 Intersection

GPS Location: 37.76600 -97.32490

Location/Address:
Wichita, KS

Impoundment Type: Community Lake

Surface Acres: 15 acres

Channel Catfish are stocked on a monthly basis through the Urban Stocking Program from May to September.

Carry-in boats and watercraft (including float-tubes) ARE allowed on this lake for fishing (motors are not allowed). The boat ramp is not open for public use.

Fishing PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Channel Catfish 5
Largemouth Bass 2 18
Crappie 10
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: 4/15/2013

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

Fair

up to 18"

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