Welcome to Kansas Fishing
Fishing prospects, crappie techniques, and best locations presented
PRATT — Want to know where and how to catch fish in Kansas reservoirs? Attend one of several events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in late winter. Called Fishing Information Nights, the events will feature experts on fishing and f ...
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Unpredictable river flowing well for second year in a row
STOCKTON — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will be stocking 250 rainbow trout in the South Fork Solomon River above Webster Reservoir on Jan. 28. Flows in the river have been adequate, so anglers will have the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout in a river ...
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KDHE, KDWP ISSUE REVISED FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES
Data show decrease in most contaminants of concern
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2010. The advisories identify types of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, ...
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2010 FISHING REGULATIONS AVAILABLE SOON
Where to fish, how to fish legally, what to fish for, and much more included
PRATT — Printed copies of the 2010 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will be available in early January, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. From new regulations allowing bowfishing for catfish to regulations on aquatic nui ... Read More
Frozen lakes lure ice fishermen, but caution is urged
PRATT — Brutally frigid December temperatures have most Kansans huddled around the fireplace, but avid anglers are more likely to be found in the garage tuning up an ice-fishing sled. Single digit nighttime temperatures and daytime highs below freezing have left many la ... Read More
Fall fish sampling data used for 2010 Kansas Fishing Forecast, stocking requests
PRATT — To monitor the health of fisheries and help anglers find the best places to fish, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) fisheries biologists spend most of each fall sampling lakes throughout the state. In addition, the agency rais ...
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FALL FISHING
Good fishing throughout state in Indian summer, but techniques may need modifying
PRATT — Although most outdoorsmen and women have already hunted deer, ducks, or doves, and others are looking forward upland game seasons, die-hard anglers take advantage of fishing opportunities on mild autumn days. This time of year, fish may b ...
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Anglers look forward to cool water species but encouraged to check KDWP website for stocking updates
PRATT — The Kansas trout season begins Oct. 15 and runs through April 15. During this season, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) stocks rainbow trout in designated waters throughout the state. Some waters stocke ...
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2009 KANSAS HATCHERY/STOCKING REPORT
Each year, district fisheries biologists examine sample and creel census data for the lakes they manage and come up with a management plan to maintain and enhance angling opportunities. One of the most important tools in this process involves stocking game fish. Requests for numbers and sizes of specific game fish species are presented to ... Read More
WHITE PERCH CONFIRMED AT EL DORADO RESERVOIR
Invasive species likely moved to lake by angler
EL DORADO -- White perch, a non-native invasive species, have been found in El Dorado Reservoir. District fisheries biologist Craig Johnson set nets this week to confirm an angler report of catching white perch. His fears were confirmed. White perch have been introduced into El D ...
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HYDRILLA ERADICATION PROJECT UNDERWAY AT OLATHE POND
Aquatic nuisance species discovered in city's Black Bob Park Pond last year
PRATT -- In 2008, biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) discovered hydrilla in Olathe's Black Bob Park Pond. A native of Asia, hydrilla is considered an aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in Kansas. Hydrilla seriously interfere ...
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