KANSAS FISHING REPORTS: Region 5
Report Updated 03/18/05
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Updated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 858.0 Temperature: 52 Inflow: 10 cfs Outflow: 5 cfs Level: 0.05 feet high Largemouth Bass fairWhite Bass No ReportCrappie fair using minnows and jigs in 4 to 6 feet of waterChannel Catfish fair using liver and night crawlers Note: Several anglers have reported catching Largemouth Bass > 18" with sores on there sides. If any bass are found floating and unable to right themselves, please contact your area Fish and Wildlife Office. Updated: 03/18/05 Temp: 50 Level: 1.00 feet low Clarity: Largemouth Bass fair using plastic and spinner baits in the weedsSmallmouth Bass No ReportBluegill/Redear poor using small jigs and worms in 15 to 30 feet of water off the bottomChannel Catfish fair using shad sides, liver or worms in 5 to 20 feet of waterWalleye fair using jigs and worms in the creek channelsCrappie fair using small minnows and jigs around the creek channels and brush pilesThe 10 inch minimum length limit was dropped on January 1, 2001. The creel limit will remain 10 fish per day. COFFEY
COUNTY LAKE
Coffey County usually closes if the security level goes up. Updated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1087.0 Temperature: 45 - 55 Reports from Coffey County Economic Development The Lake is open Largemouth Bass good in the hot water dischargeSmallmouth Bass fair along the rip rap in the hot water dischargeWalleye poor in the warm water dischargeChannel Catfish fair in the discharge areaWhite Bass fair using jigs, crankbaits and minnows in the warm water dischargeWipers goodUpdated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 794.0 Temperature: 52 Inflow: 230 cfs Outflow: 587 cfs Level: 2.68 feet low
Largemouth Bass No ReportBluegill No ReportChannel Catfish No ReportFlathead No ReportCrappie poorWalleye No ReportWhite Bass poorWipers No ReportUpdated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 948.50 Temperature: Inflow: 210 cfs Outflow: 3 cfs Level: 1.19 feet low The Stilling basin is under construction. No water will be released until completed. Largemouth Bass poorChannel Catfish poor using shad sides and stink bait in the channelFlathead No ReportCrappie fair using minnows and jigs in the channel breaks and in deep holes in the river using jigs and minnows in the channelWalleye No ReportWhite Bass poor using minnows and jigs in the channel breaksWipers No ReportUpdated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1039.0 Temperature: 45 Inflow: 900 cfs Outflow: 1165 cfs Level: 0.40 feet high There is no access at the Jacob's Creek boat ramp due to the log jam. A new boat ramp has been constructed on Eagle Creek, just follow the signs from the Jacobs Creek ramp. Largemouth Bass No ReportBluegill No ReportChannel Catfish fair using shad, worms in the spillwayFlathead poor using live bait in the spillwayCrappie fair in Eagle CreekWalleye No ReportWhite Bass poor in the spillway using jigsWipers No ReportUpdated 03/18/05 Water Temp: 64 Level: Bluegill No Report Channel Catfish fair using cut shad and worms in the hot water discharge and at the hot water pool using green sunfish on trotlinesFlathead Catfish No ReportLargemouth Bass fair using crankbaits, spinners in the hot water outletCrappie good using jigs and minnows in 15 to 20 feet of water at the south end of the lakeWhite Bass fair using crank baits and soft baits in the hot water outletWipers fair using crankbaits and soft baits in the hot water outletWalleye No ReportAnglers when fishing at the hot water inflow at the outlet gate at the dam, DO NOT GO OVER THE CABLES. DUE TO RECENT EVENTS FISHING IN A RESTRICTED AREA COULD GET YOU ARRESTED.
Largemouth Bass No ReportWipers No ReportChannel Catfish No ReportWalleye No ReportCrappie No ReportUpdated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1036.0 Temperature: 45 Inflow: 45 cfs Outflow: 50 cfs Level: 1.98 feet low River pond is closed for the winter Largemouth Bass poorSmallmouth Bass poor along the rocky shorelineChannel Catfish good using shad and shad sidesCrappie good using red rubies and small spoonsWalleye fair along the damWhite Bass poorWipers No ReportBluegill No ReportUpdated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 974.0 Temperature: 38 Inflow: 40 cfs Outflow: 15 cfs Level: 1.88 feet low Reports From: Debbie's Bait Tackle Channel Cat fair using shad, worms, chicken liver lake wide and fishing at the outletFlathead poorLargemouth Bass poor Walleye poor White Bass/Wipers fair Crappie slow Water level is down due to repairs to the front of the dam. ANGLERS DO NOT ENTER IN THE RESTRICTED AREAS Updated 03/18/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 901.5 Temperature: Inflow: 210 cfs Outflow: 161 cfs Level: 0.38 feet low Verdigris River blocked for bridge construction at US Hwy. 54 Crappie No ReportChannel Catfish fair using shad sides and stink bait over deep holesLargemouth Bass poorWhite Bass fair using jigs and minnows in Walnut Creek and in the Verdigris RiverUpdated 03/18/05 There are New Regulations for 2005: No Alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property. This regulation was adopted in an attempt to lessen littering and vandalism. The dock project is under way, the old dock has been removed and we are waiting for concrete work to begin. A slight draw down of the lake may take place to facilitate the concrete work. Largemouth Bass good using minnows and small jigsWhite Crappie No ReportBluegill No ReportChannel Catfish fairCrappie No Report Updated 03/18/05 Crappie poorChannel Catfish fair using prepared baitsLargemouth Bass No ReportSpotted Bass No ReportUpdated 03/18/05 Temperature: Clarity: Channel Catfish fair using shad sides and wormsFlathead No ReportLargemouth Bass fair along the shorelineSmallmouth Bass No ReportWhite Bass No ReportWalleye fair off the points and drop-offsWipers fair using liverBluegill/Redear fair using wormsCrappie fair in 8 to 15 feet of water around the brush piles
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