Fishing at La Cygne produces a mixed bag of fish from big blue, channel or flathead catfish, to white bass and wipers or crappie and largemouth bass. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Football jigs or suspending jerkbaits worked slowly near structural elements such as the creek channel breaks and points. The units and strip pits that have been stocked with walleye provide adequate habitat with deeper water and cooler water temperatures. If you would like to receive additional information about this lake a couple of times a year, sign up for the newsletter at the following link. Two channel catfish can be harvested daily, but largemouth bass are catch and release only. The corners of the dam and along the East bank are the best places for smallmouth. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. FALL RIVER RESERVOIR - If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Vertical jigging slab spoons or shad imitation jigs around the creek channel and deeper water or fish may be caught along the rocky shorelines or windy points using small spinners, crankbaits, or hair jigs. A detailed fishing report for the McKenzie Bay will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Fishing Reports (Results 441 - 480 of 1305) Location Store Date Lake Elsinore Murrieta Friday, Feb 10 2023 Provo River - Upper Heber City Friday, Feb 10 2023 Don Pedro Fairfield Friday, Feb 10 2023 Green River - Below Fl. The fourth stocking of 2022 was on August 17th. When targeting black bass in the winter make sure you are fishing smaller, slower, and deeper than you would at other times of the year. If you would like the newsletter e-mailed to you click. Enjoy camping, water sports, fishing, hiking and hunting while experiencing this tranquil setting. The best number of saugeye can be found on the upper end around the jetties and other rocky areas. 2 + 2 = ? Ned rigs or drop shots are great techniques to use for smallmouth. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. The main body of the reservoir doesn't have the necessary largemouth bass habitat to support a high-density bass population. Cedar Bluff District Newsletter: A biannual newsletter detailing fishing related projects and activities in the Cedar Bluff District, which includes such waters as Cedar Bluff Reservoir, Sheridan and Scott State Fishing Lakes, Antelope Lake, and other public fishing waters in northwest Kansas are available. Fair numbers of 14 to 16 inch saugeye around this summer. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Last Updated: 5/24/2022 Print, Catch and release is allowed on the Neosho River. El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. In addition to, it was proposed and passed to move from a 13-18" slot length limit to an 18" minimum length limit to protect the stocked fingerlings and naturally spawned Largemouth Bass to preferred lengths for bass anglers. Good numbers of big fish are available. Sampling indicates good numbers ofnice fish (9 to 12 inches) useminnows and milky white, pink jigs in 12 ft. East half of lake is better. Recent fish population sampling indicates a great population of channel catfish in the 2 - 5 pound range. Entrance gate phone number is 620-364-2475 call for lake conditions. If the inlet is flowing, then good fishing can usually be found there. This deep clear lake offers a diverse fishery. The lake has traditionally hada goodsmallmouth bass population, but the current population abundance is well below the historical average. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! Most of the larger white bass range from 12 to 16 inches and wipers up to 8 lbs. small jigs or worms fished around deeper brush or timber. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. FT. SCOTT LAKE - Some crappie have been caught by anglers jigging minnows off points in 15-20 feet of water. 5-inches of ice cover on them. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Great place to take a kid with worms and a bobber. Culling is not allowed. DO NOT MOVE FISH OR BAIT TO DIFFERENT WATERS! Small jigs or small minnows are good bets. There is some habitat structures just out from the boat ramp dock. Crappie numbers have been low for a few years but are trending up due to good spawns in 2017 and 2018. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. A limited fishery exists some are taken on jigs, spinners, along the dam and rocky areas. This newsletter is for fishing information for the. Largemouth bass can be good but fish the deeper structue. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. Blue catfish are being caught using cut shad. near brush and rock 5ft deep on jigs and minnows, near brush/rock 5ft deep on jigs and worms, along creeks and dam on spinners and crankbaits. This lake supports good fishing for big blue cats, good channel channel and flatheads. The 2021 fall gill net samples and electrofishing samples indicate the lake has a fair walleye population available to anglers. Please remember toCLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and livewells to help stop the spread of ANS species. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), NEOSHO RIVER AT CHETOPA DAM - In June 2022, 25,000 advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Gearup for these big channel catfish. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. Don't move water from any lake. ATTENTION! Fish can be caught just about anywhere on the lake. Crappie anglers are doing well. Best baits tend to be worms or commercial catfish baits. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. ALONG WITH ZEBRA MUSSEL INFESTATION, ASIAN CARP ARE IN DRAINAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE KANSAS RIVER AND CAN EASILY BE MISTAKEN FOR SHAD!!! Sign In or Create Account My Cart Hunting Shooting Fishing Camping Boating Outdoor Cooking Clothing Footwear Clearance Gift Cards Learn Store Flyer Top Brands PDF Document. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism fisheries staff recently undertook a project to produce lake maps, or bathymetric maps, for public waters statewide. Shad imitating swimbaits and jigs tipped with minnows can be productive baits. A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. The Rock Quarry is a good place for shore fishing. With a 21 inch length limit these fish are almost all sublegal. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Tobacco Gardens Fishing Report - Williston, ND | Sportsman's Warehouse Weekly Tobacco Gardens fishing report information from our expert fishing staff for locations in and surrounding Williston, ND | Subscribe to Receive Fishing Report Updates! Some fish have also been caught in the flooded timber. The water level is 5.96' lower than it was one year ago at this time. Annual stockings occurred for six years, creating a population that first exhibited natural recruitment in 2009. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2290.58 ---- 13.72 feet below conservation pool. Harvest-sized Channel Catfish are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall. Walleye have been stocked on the Mined Land Wildlife Area in Units 7, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 31, 33, 34, 39, 40, 41, and 44 to provide an additional species and angling opportunity on the wildlife area. Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Minnows and jigs are producing the most fish right now. The lake has very few largemouth bass. This area makes it easier for anglers in small craft to launch and paddle/fish the more timbered areas. Anglers can also find saugeye up shallow in the fall, winter, and spring when water temperatures are cooler and where they can be found feeding on the flats and shallow habitat. The lake has a boat ramp, parking lot, security light, floating dock, and vault toilet on the east side of the lake and a boat ramp and parking lot on the west side.. Two can be kept outside this range but only one can be kept over 40 inches. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. Smallmouth bass fishing remains slow. They can be found near the shoreline around vegetation as well as in the deeper submerged brush piles. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush in deeper water. If you would like to provide a fishing report for Crawford State Fishing Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Central Region Headquarters 7220 NW 101st Terrace Kansas City, MO 64153 Fish are lakewide, best with cut shad,sponge baits, worms. Focus on deeper water in standing timber near channel bends and dropoffs, vertical jigging minnows or jigs should be productive. Channel catfish can be caught on cut bait, worms, and stink bait. 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Windy weather will bring channel catfish into shallow windblown areas where wave action is stirring up food. Still fishing was slow. The El Dorado blue catfish population will benefit from the harvest of these "short" fish as growth rate of the remaining fish will improve. To improve fishing and address an unbalanced fishery, Kingman State Fishing Lake is being drained and renovated summer of 2023. There is a parking lot and gravel ramp and provides shoreline angling also. Fishing reports, best baits and forecast for fishing in Tobacco Garden Creek Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in Tobacco Garden Creek 4.5 (2) North Dakota, United States 42 Logged catches View fishing report ( 42) Suggest changes About Tobacco Garden Creek Blue Catfish) scattered throughout the reservoir, try fresh cutbait in 6-30 feet of water on river channel swings or flats near these swings. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. The lake has been maintaining a very good population of largemouth bass for the last ten years. Please see the information below in the General Comments section for all the details! Catfishing has slowed. Bluegill can be caught with a nightcrawler under a bobber near brushpiles. Channel catfish from the rearing pond are stocked into this lake each fall. The zebra mussels reproduce during the warmer summer months and veligers (larval zebra mussels) are present in the water column. We have been taking veliger samples and the samples were high so be sure to drain and dry everything!!!!!! Note: Zebra Musselswere found at this lake April 27, 2017. Fish with cut bait, stink bait, or chicken livers lakewide. In 2021 a 9.88 was caught and released. Anglers should focus on the edges of vegetation that can be found along the shoreline and coves, as water begins to warm up this spring. This lake produces some nice crappie each year. Worms under a bobber are working best. Bass numbers are improving but would still be considered an overall low population. The fish feeders are OFF. The main body of the reservoir doesn't have the necessary largemouth bass habitat to support a high-density bass population. To bolster the current population and recruitment of Largemouth Bass at Bone Creek, the KDWP fisheries biologist has increased stocking efforts of Largemouth Bass. Crappie fishing remains good. Current water levels and discharge can be viewed HERE. JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER AUX. Recently there were 2,800 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. This recent sample showed great numbers of young fish with fair numbers of fish over 11". Minnows have been working best. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. An often overlooked method, the "Ned Rig" can also be utilized during all times of the year, but specifically in the summer months, when largemouth bass don't seem as willing to bite other types of lures. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! Anglers should note that tagged blue catfish that are not legal for harvest must be returned to the water immediately after recording the tag information. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! Look for areas that hold baitfish. Soft plastic baits and top water lures during calm days have been working best. to the parking lot. Did not hear of any walleye being caught. Curly-leaf pondweed stand is gone for the year. There are good crappie here. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! All weekly rates are pay for 6 nights and get the 7th night free. The plant can reproduce rapidly and develop dense mats that don't allow for other beneficial aquatic plants to grow. This campground offers a full-service restaurant, C-store, bait and tackle shop, 100 campsites, 2 log cabins, fuel, family picnic shelters, wireless internet and hiking. Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, bait buckets, and recreational watercraft before and after launching your boat. Anglers can focus on jetties, if fishing from the shore, where brushpiles are in close proximity. Use a jig or minnow on windy shoreline, brush piles, and channel breaks. Best luck would come near the islands on the north shore. Soft plastic crayfish worked slowly up the rocks have been working best. This means take EXTRA PRECAUTION to help prevent the spread into uncontaminated impoundments. The outlet can be very good when releasing larger amounts of water. The lake is in the Urban Stocking Program and is regularly stocked with 12 to 18 inch channel catfish which leads to good catch rates of fish in this size range. Vertical jigging or dragging bottom bouncers over depth changes and points. Most of the fish caught in the area of the hot water outlet have been the 1 to 2 pound range. NEOSHO STATE FISHING LAKE - We have improved the area with a floating dock, located just west of the boat ramp. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Minnows under a bobber over deep water will be your best bet. This aquatic nuisance plant is present and abundant on multiple strip pits on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. You can check current conditionsHERE. Anglers should try live minnows under a bobber, jigs with a twister tail, and streamers with a fly rod. Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove City Lake. Sign up for the most recent Milford district fisheries newsletter today! The lake has a low level catfish population. However, the flooded timber and clearer water in the backwater section of Walnut Creek produces a fair density bass population. In total, 517,774 largemouth bass have been stocked since 2018. newly flooded shoreline cover using dough baits, hot water weir N 38 22.852 W 094 39.112 13 cubes 2017, big bass spot N 38 22.420 W 094 39.643 3 cubes 2017. These fish can occasionally be caught using topwater lures at dawn and dusk. The water level is great, just a little murky. So please discard any leftover bait in a trash can. try dropoffs, and the deep side of weed bed habitat. Have had reports of fish being caught around the fish attractors using jigs and slab spoons. Look for crappie around deeper water structure and try using live bait, jigs, or small slab spoons. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. For more information on lakes in the New Strawn district click the following link. As water levels continue to drop, more ramps may become unusable. near brush/rock drop offs and channel ledges 10 ft deep on jigs, minnows, and spinners, near wind blown flats on cut bait and worms, near dam and rock points on jigs, worms, and crankbaits, near rock and brush on jigs and crankbaits, on small jigs and worms in coves and near brush, near wind blown flats and creeks on cut bait and worms, near points, brush, and rock 10ft deep on jigs and minnows, along the dam and edges of flats and points on jigs, worms, and spoons, along creeks, dam and points on spinners, jigs, and crankbaits. Lewis they Soon found a gangue of Elk in a thicket. Saugeye, white bass, the catfishes, drum, crappie and carp can be harvested. This will be evaluated through fin clips to assess genetics to realize stocking contribution to the fishery. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Target shallow water structure. With questions about this lake call Donald George, Fisheries Biologist, at 913-795-2218, or Bourbon County at 620-223-3800. Look for deep schools of baitfish. Fresh cedar tree fish habitat brush piles were installed this winter which may be located by using the map below. Live minnows under a bobber, spinners, or 1/8-1/16 ounch jigs with twister tails will all be good options. If you would like to provide a fishing report for the Mined Land Wildlife Area, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Water levels have improved. Bobber and worm near brush and other cover that is close to shore. PLEASANTON CITY LAKE WEST - Trolling crankbaits is usually the ticket during summer. You can subscribe to the free Manhattan Fisheries Newsletter by clicking the link. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat and motor, trailer, and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. Shoreline anglers can focus their efforts on the rock jetties throughout the entire lake, however the jetties on the southwest side of the lake are in close proximity of brushpiles that may congregate channel catfish. Near the standing timber or shoreline cover early and late in the day on plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits. The lake did receive a stocking in 2021 that created a modest year class and should help bolster things for the future. Worms and minnows near structure are producing the best. Buy your state fishing license and have fun. All ice has undergone significant melting and is too weak to safely support ice fishing activity. Clean, drain, and dry all boats. HOLTON - BANNER CREEK - Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Lots of fish in the 1-4 lb. Get the family, get your friends and Go Fishing. Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Size structures listed are from 2022 October test netting and 2021 spring electrofishing for largemouth bass. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. Vertically fishing small jigs or spoons around the deeper brushpiles through the ice. Spinnerbaits or plastics worked around brush piles and rocks. No reports but try 1/8 and 1/4 oz. Walleye and sauger are grouped together in KS regulations and a total of 2 per day can be harvest at the Jeffrey Lakes if they are over the 15-inch minimum length limit. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Best baits are bluegill chunks, worms, liver, traditionalchicken liver, shrimp, prepared baits, lakewide. Osage SFL contains several sunfish populations including Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Warmouth. However, the majority of the crappie that anglers may find at the end of their line will be in the 6-8" size range. Use surface plugs or plastic worms along the rip rap and shoreline along shaded areas. There are good numbers in the reservoir but are difficult to target. The marais des cygnes river is at a low flow but could produce some good fishing opportunities. Using a variety of jigs or minnows can all catch fish this time of year. Currently, the water level is 4.31 feetlower than it was one year ago, at this time. Fish will transition to flats during dawn and dusk. In 2016, KDWPT implemented a 25- to 35-inch protected slot length limit, five fish daily creel limit, and a maximum of two fish over 35 inches. The GPS coordinates for those existing brushpiles are as follows: N37.642683, W 094.806843 (Northeast corner dock), 37.641414, W 094.807232 (East cove dock on west side of cove), N37.640050, W 094.809163 (Middle arm, east side), N37.637126, W 094.811680 (East fishing pier). Lots of catfish caught in the spillway on worms or cut bait. The lake has a low level blue catfish population with most below 20 inches. Anglers report catching good numbers of fish over 10 inches. Printable Version Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Shad imitations are producing bites. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Try plastics, jig and Pig, slab, try along the rock, trees and timber. Also remember this lake has a good wiper population. Worms during times of inflow. GPS coordinates for cube clusters placed on 7/13/21 are: 1. Saugeye numbers are low and harvest is expected to be low until the population rebounds through new stocking efforts. Auxiliary Lake is closed to anglers until March for the waterfowl hunting season. Shallow windy shorelines and points are good places for crappie feeding on gizzard shad. Crappie are still in the deeper brush piles. Vertical jigging slab spoons is also a good technique. Fish can be found along the river channel between Cedar Point and Walleye Point in 20-25 feet of water. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. There are good white bass up to 2 pounds and good wipers up to the 5-6 pound pounds. All were at Tobacco area,which was murkier than the other side but got nothing there. This lake has limited shoreline access so please spread out, social distance. Usually can catch a few along the dam. Anglers will also find some around the brush piles and off the ends of the jetties closest to the dam. Density and quality of fish is good. Some fish are in deeper water breaks. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. Channel catfish can be found throughout all portions of the lake. Capt. Use small jigs or minnows around deep brush piles and channel breaks. 38 brushpiles were added to Cowley SFL. Given the lack of ice thickness and fact that the ice has undergone significant melting, little if any ice exists that can safely support ice fishing activity. Maximum stay is two weeks. Water levels have improved. Fishing Tobacco Lake, CO on 1/23/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM. Please search ksoutdoors.com for more information about zebra mussels. Wiper can be found chasing shad schools in open water. This is sent directly to your email. Started releasing water out the irrigation canal on 6-21-2022 and shut it off on 8-31-2022. Fish have moved to deeper water humps, ridges, and channels. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Pattern fish withjigs, spinners, gizzard shad plugs, lots of smaller fish but larger fish like 5 to 7 pounds are available. Jigs and minnows are both producing fish. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the reservoir has approx. Target brushpiles, vegetation edges, and channel ledges. We have received very few reports from anglers. good baits are worms or dip baits and cut sunfish or cutshad. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area but are especially good at Blackbird/Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. The lake has maintained a great channel cat fishery for over ten years. Good Luck! STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link: If you want to receive additional information about this lake. No recent reports but should still be in their summer pattern of 10 feet deep around trees. Crappie have struggled at this lake due to slow growth. Fly fishing opportunities are also present; hook sizes of 10-12 with a floating fly or popper may yield fish up to 8 inches. Jigs and minnows are producing. Strong year classes in the 8-12" size category indicate good numbers that haven't been as prominent since 2007. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Fish are in deeper water along the 10ft. WILSON RESERVOIR - New regulations starting in 2022: 10 fish daily creel limit which may include only one fish 30 inches or longer. It's up to, We publish a newsletter for Perry and other waters in the district twice a year. Shad sides are the preferred bait. The white bass numbers are still good at this lake but have fallen to below average. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. This lake has zebra mussels. Results from the 2011 Missouri Youth Tobacco Survey. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush and rocks. If new reports are received it will be updated. This is an ongoing effort by the District Fisheries Biologist, so new pits will be added on a weekly basis. Most bass have moved into the deeper brush piles, but some can still be found near shoreline structure. Crankbaits, spinners or plastics along the shoreline, rip rapand structure. Anglers have the opportunity to harvest fishes generally associated with moving water. 5-inches of ice cover. NEBO STATE FISHING LAKE - Windy shorelines or points using stink baits, cut bait, shrimp or night crawlers. Find surface gizzard shad and fish close to the shad. White bass can be taken in open water on shad imitation lures. Some anglers have been catching a good number of nice sized fish. Don't hesitate to throw the classic "ned rig" in the summertime when fish will be deeper and provide a chance at a strike. Please take extra precaution by not removing fish and placing them in another body of water (bait fish included), and cleaning, draining, and drying boats motors trailers and all equipment before entering another body of water. minnows, jigs, work the pools below the rifles. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, YATES CENTER CITY LAKE - Go fishing, the fish have to eat. The law now says that if anyone leaves the lake with water in your livewell or boat, you are subject to a ticket for transporting Zebra Mussels since they will spawn and the microscopic little mussels will probably be in every drop of water in the lake. *600,000 wiper fry will be stocked into Lovewell in May with fingerlings also requested later this summer. Fish spook easily due to clear water. The lake supports good numbers of channel catfish and the size of fish is well above average with 24% of the fish collected last fall were over 24 inches. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat, motor, trailer and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. Our recent sample indicated there are very high numbers of crappie in the lake now and anglers could have great success throughout the year. N 38.77125 W 95.671467 5. Fish the South end where creek comes in during or after a rain. Crappie will congregate near the Georgia Cubes, submerged trees, structure, and docks. Black Bass ( Largemouth and Spotted Bass), Fish 10 to 17 inches dominate the population. and go West at E. 2400 Rd. Bluegill and redear sunfish, or "shellcrackers", can be found lakewide near the shoreline. Fish with small minnows and jigs around brush. The most common size was 19 inches long. Lots of bass in the 12 to 15 inch range. OSAGE STATE FISHING LAKE - Try using soft plastics, spinner baits, and crank baits near structure. Look for catfish in the deeper timber and along sharp breaks. Best lures to use arejigs/minnows,near structure. Ice on Barrel Springs is too thin and weak to safely support ice fishing activity. Both Black and White Crappie occur in Osage SFL. Channel catfish have been stocked across the entire wildlife area. Most less than 28" but getting a few over 40 pounds. Look for them near the dam or on any rocky shoreline in deeper water. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. The campground is pet friendly, however a $25 pet fee per stay applies. PDF Document. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. Saugeye are being caught near submerged roadbed and flats adjacent to the dam. Fall sampling indicates a few fish over 15" are available. We recently restocked this lake so the catfish numbers are even higher. Throwing shad imitating baits along the dam or wind blown shorelines. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. Drifting various baits lakewide or focusing on wind blown shorelines using various baits such as livers or fresh cut bait, Fishing wind blown shorelines with fresh cut bait. Fourth stocking of 2022 was on August 17th little murky occurred for six years, a... 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