KANSAS FISHING REPORTS: Region 5
Report Updated 05/06/05
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Updated 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 858.0 Temperature: Inflow: 5 cfs Outflow: 4 cfs Level: 0.05 feet high Largemouth Bass excellent in 4 to 6 feet of water using crankbaitsWhite Bass No ReportCrappie good 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: 05/06/05 Temp: 61 Level: 1.00 feet low Clarity: Largemouth Bass fair using plastic and spinner baits in the weedsSmallmouth Bass No ReportBluegill/Redear fair to good using small jigs and worms in 5 to 15 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 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1087.0 Temperature: 50 - 75 Reports from Coffey County Economic Development The Lake is open Largemouth Bass fair in the hot water dischargeSmallmouth Bass fair along the rip rap in the hot water dischargeWalleye excellent in the warm water dischargeChannel Catfish good in the discharge areaWhite Bass good using jigs, crankbaits and minnows in the warm water dischargeWipers goodUpdated 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 794.0 Temperature: Inflow: 90 cfs Outflow: 16 cfs Level: 0.26 feet high
Largemouth Bass No ReportBluegill No ReportChannel Catfish No ReportFlathead No ReportCrappie fair using jigs in the State ParkWalleye No ReportWhite Bass poorWipers No ReportUpdated 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 948.50 Temperature: Inflow: 140 cfs Outflow: 149 cfs Level: 0.26 feet high The Stilling basin is under construction. No water will be released until completed. Largemouth Bass poorChannel Catfish good using shad sides and stink bait in the channelFlathead No ReportCrappie good 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 fair using minnows and jigs in the channel breaksWipers No ReportUpdated 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1039.0 Temperature: Inflow: 800 cfs Outflow: 800 cfs Level: 0.75 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 05/06/05 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 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1036.0 Temperature: Inflow: 40 cfs Outflow: 20 cfs Level: 0.85 feet low River pond is closed for the winter Largemouth Bass goodSmallmouth Bass good along the rocky shorelineChannel Catfish fair using shad and shad sidesCrappie good using red rubies and small spoonsWalleye goof along the damWhite Bass fair along the damWipers No ReportBluegill No ReportUpdated 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 974.0 Temperature: Inflow: 35 cfs Outflow: 15 cfs Level: 0.43 feet low Report From: Debbie's Bait Tackle Channel Cat poor using shad, worms, chicken liver lake wide and fishing at the outletFlathead poorLargemouth Bass poor Walleye poor using night crawlers or crank baits off the dam 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 05/06/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 901.5 Temperature: Inflow: 140 cfs Outflow: 3 cfs Level: 0.50 feet high Verdigris River blocked for bridge construction at US Hwy. 54 Crappie No ReportChannel Catfish good using shad sides and stink bait over deep holesLargemouth Bass fairWhite Bass fair using jigs and minnows in Walnut Creek and in the Verdigris RiverUpdated 05/06/05 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 good in 2 to 4 feet of waterChannel Catfish good 4,200 fish was stocked on 10/12/04Crappie No Report Updated 05/06/05 Crappie fair using jigs by the bridgeChannel Catfish good 5,700 fish was stocked on 10/12/04Largemouth Bass good using spinner baits in shallow waterSpotted Bass No ReportUpdated 05/06/05 Temperature: 60 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
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