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Eskridge - Lake Wabaunsee

City of Eskridge 785-449-2621

4 miles W of Eskridge, KS

GPS Location: 38.8669 -96.1959

Location/Address:
Eskridge, KS

Impoundment Type: Community Lake

Surface Acres: 216 acres

This lake declined participation in the CFAP lease program and requires a local permit to fish.

* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 8/26/2010

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Black Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 7 pounds	The lake has fair numbers of both largemouth and smallmouth. Bass are protected by an 18 inch minimum length limit.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1/3 pound	Worms and small artificial lures along the shoreline and near aquatic vegetation. A good population exists.
White Crappie	Good	1/2 to 1 pound	Around structure in 10 to 15 feet of water. The lake contains good numbers of crappie.
Channel Catfish	Fair	3/4 to 10 pounds	The lake has a good population of large catfish
Saugeye	Fair	Up to 7 pounds	The lake has a fair population of saugeye. Drifting or trolling along the dam and breaks near the dam. Best baits are crankbaits, jigs and/or nightcrawlers. An 18 inch minimum length limit applies.
General Comments
This scenic lake is noted for largemouth bass fishing along the abundant shoreline weed beds during the spring and summer. Smallmouth bass are also available along the dam and rocky shoreline. Saugeye and crappie can also be taken at this 200 acre lake located in the flint hills. Since this lake is not part of the CFAP Program, annual or day use permits are available at the boat ramp bait house on the northeast shore. Expect to have your boat inspected for invasive species at the ramp. Always clean your boat when moving to different water bodies.