Fort Scott Gunn Park Lake West
Fort Scott, KS
NW Corner of Fort Scott
City of Fort Scott 620-223-0550
Don George, Fisheries Biologist
GPS Location: 37.82821 -94.72491
Location/Address:
Fort Scott, KS
Impoundment Type: Community Lake
Surface Acres: 10 acres
Maximum Depth: N/A
Normal Lake Level: N/A
Current Lake Level: N/A
This lake is enrolled into the Community Fisheries Assistance Program. A city fishing permit is no longer required. Angling is fair at this lake. Shoreline access is good. The city has a fish feeder operating to attract fish for increased angler success. AS OF SUMMER OF 2011 THIS POND HAS BEEN DRAINED TO REPAIR THE DAM AND WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES. NO FISH ARE AVAILABLE. CURRENTLY - WAITING FOR THE RESULTS OF GRANTS TO COMPLETELY RENOVATE THIS LAKE. THE LAKE MAY HAVE WATER BUT DOESN'T HAVE ANY FISH IN IT.
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | unlimited | unlimited |
| Channel Catfish | 2 | 15 |
| Crappie | 50 | unlimited |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | unlimited |
| Largemouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination



