KANSAS FISHING REPORTS: Region 5
Report Updated 09/16/05
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| BIG HILL | BONE CREEK | COFFEY COUNTY | ELK CITY | FALL RIVER |
| JOHN REDMOND | LACYGNE | LEBO CITY LAKE | MELVERN | POMONA |
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Updated 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 858.0 Temperature: 89 Inflow: 0 cfs Outflow: 0 cfs Level: 1.02 feet low Largemouth Bass good White Bass No ReportCrappie poorChannel Catfish fair using liver and shad 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: 09/16/05 Temp: 84 Level: 1.00 feet low Clarity: Largemouth Bass fair using plastic and spinner baits in the weedsSmallmouth Bass No ReportBluegill/Redear good using small jigs and worms in 5 to 20 feet of water off the bottomChannel Catfish fair to good 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
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Coffey County usually closes if the security level goes up. Updated 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1087.0 Temperature: 80 - 90 Reports from Coffey County Economic Development Largemouth Bass poorSmallmouth Bass good along the rip rapWalleye excellent in the warm water dischargeChannel Catfish excellent lake wideWhite Bass good using jigs, crankbaits and minnows in the warm water dischargeWipers goodUpdated 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 794.0 Temperature: Inflow: 250 cfs Outflow: 38 cfs Level: 2.13 feet high Largemouth Bass No ReportBluegill No ReportChannel Catfish fair using shad and liver in the spillwayFlathead excellentCrappie fair using jigs in the State ParkWalleye No ReportWhite Bass poorWipers No ReportUpdated 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 948.50 Temperature: Inflow: 180 cfs Outflow: 3050 cfs Level: 19.51 feet high The Stilling basin is under construction. No water will be released until completed. Ladd Bridge boat ramp is closed due to high water Largemouth Bass poorChannel Catfish poor using shad sides in the river and the outletFlathead No ReportCrappie poor using jigs and minnows along the rocky pointsWalleye No ReportWhite Bass poor using spinner baits along the rocky pointsWipers No ReportUpdated 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1039.0 Temperature: 80 Inflow: 300 cfs Outflow: 821 cfs Level: 2.05 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 good using shad, worms in the flooded weed bedsFlathead slow using live bait in the spillwayCrappie poor in Eagle CreekWalleye No ReportWhite Bass poor in the spillway using jigsWipers No ReportUpdated 09/16/05 Water Temp: 93 Level: Bluegill No Report Channel Catfish good 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 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 1036.0 Temperature: 78 Inflow: 650 cfs Outflow: 20 cfs Level: 1.48 feet high River pond is closed for the winter Largemouth Bass fairSmallmouth 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 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 974.0 Temperature: 82 Inflow: 140 cfs Outflow: 15 cfs Level: 2.10 feet high Report From: Debbie's Bait Tackle Channel Cat good using shad, worms, chicken liver while fishing in the outlet and by the fish feedersFlathead poorLargemouth Bass poor Walleye fair using night crawlers while drifting on the flats in Wolf Creek White Bass/Wipers good at 110 Mile Creek while trolling or drifting with white spoons Crappie slow Water level is down due to repairs to the front of the dam. ANGLERS DO NOT ENTER IN THE RESTRICTED AREAS Updated 09/16/05 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: 901.5 Temperature: Inflow: 10 cfs Outflow: 2202 cfs Level: 8.00 feet high Verdigris River blocked for bridge construction at US Hwy. 54 Moon boat ramp & Baker Bridge boat ramp are closed 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 09/16/05 Temp: 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 1 to 2 feet of water using wormsChannel Catfish good 4,200 fish was stocked on 10/12/04Crappie No Report Updated 09/16/05 Temp: Crappie good using jigs by the bridgeChannel Catfish excellent using shad sidesLargemouth Bass good using spinner baits in shallow waterSpotted Bass No ReportUpdated 09/16/05 Temperature: 76 Channel Catfish excellent using shad sides and wormsFlathead No ReportLargemouth Bass good along the shorelineSmallmouth Bass No ReportWhite Bass No ReportWalleye fair off the points and drop-offsWipers fair using liverBluegill/Redear fair using wormsCrappie poor
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