This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. LAKE SHAWNEE - Finding these congregations will be the key to having success with either Blue Cats or Channel Cats. You can check current water conditionsHERE. Use a jig, worm, spinner or crank bait around stumps and brush in the river. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southcentral Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. 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. Hope to see some 15 inch sauger by late summer or early fall. You could also have success with hair jigs and jigging spoons. Recently there were 3,500 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Please inspect your trailer and fishing gear before leaving the lake to ensure you are not transporting these plants to any other lakes. Black Bass ( Largemouth and Spotted Bass), Fish 10 to 17 inches dominate the population. 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. Blue catfish are typically caught on fresh cut bait. This lake is a great channel catfish lake with great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. The sixth rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 with a total of 1,000 rainbow trout. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using spinners and jigs under a bobber with minnow or worm. Blue Catfishall between 25"-40" must be releasedcreel limit is still 5, but only 1 can be 40" or longer, Target rocky or wind-swept mud banks or along dam with jigs, crankbaits, or bottom bouncers w/ worms. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! Most rainbows are 10 inches in length when stocked and average 1/2 lb. Current water levels and discharge can be viewed HERE. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush in deeper water. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, KIRWIN RESERVOIR - Fish windy shorelines where the waves are stirring up the bottom. Anglers from the shoreline should focus on the coves, both the north and south side of the dam, and the handicap access on the south side of the lake near the boat ramp. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. An incidentalfish taken near deeper habitat. This lake has a decent number of Flathead Catfish. Most fish around 7 inches, but some are greater than 10 inches. Use caution, this lake has quantities of standing and submerged trees and limited shoreline access. A bathymetric map is available for Wilson State Fishing Lake at the link above. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. In 2019, 218, 377 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. Click the following link to sign up for the newsletter. An angler can harvest a combined total of 2 per day at the Jeffrey Lakes and there is a 15 inch minimumlength limit that applies to both species. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, Flathead, Carp, Sauger, JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER - MAKE-UP LAKE - Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. When you need a break from campfire food, Tobacco Gardens' full-service restaurant is ready to dish it up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, For crappie anglers, watch this25-minute video that covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazyEuIT_bk. 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. 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! The lake supports high numbers of 2 to 8 pounders. The lake has a low level catfish population. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print, WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Tobacco Garden Bay, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, BLACK KETTLE STATE FISHING LAKE - To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies, do not move fishand dump your bait. Lake Elevation = 1.17 feet below conservation pool. Worms and stinkbaits off the fishing piers. These fish should be running up the river soon and a few early runners may be caught now or other staging in upper ends of the reservoir. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print. Also try shallow shoreline areas first thing in the morning. Redear may be caught using a chunk of worm near shoreline structure. If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. Catfish seek deep holes in winter. Try usingsilver or blue crank baits or soft baits. Casting large swimbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics around flooded brush and timber, especially on points is best for largemouth. HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - *600,000 wiper fry will be stocked into Lovewell in May with fingerlings also requested later this summer. Channel catfish can be taken right now on a variety of baits lakewide. Aquatic Nuisance Species Alert: Be on the look out for Eurasian Watermilfoil if you're fishing on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. Channel catfish creel at the lakeis 5 per day. Best success for bass is coming by using soft plastic worms near structure in 3-10 ft or water or just off of the many ledges. The El Dorado blue catfish population will benefit from the harvest of these "short" fish as growth rate of the remaining fish will improve. Most are situated on deeper breaks and structure towards the dam. N 38.76345 W 95.674617, Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, PLEASANTON CITY LAKE EAST - Angler input is welcomed. Have not had any reports of fish being caught. *KDWP stocked 5 million walleye fry in Glen Elder during the month of April. Don't hesitate to throw the classic "ned rig" in the summertime when fish will be deeper and provide a chance at a strike. Fish can be found along the river channel between Cedar Point and Walleye Point in 20-25 feet of water. Work the edges and out in the middle in the trees. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. Reports about crappie have been very limited but they should be found schooled up in 15 to 20 feet of water around brush. Focus on deeper water in standing timber near channel bends and dropoffs, vertical jigging minnows or jigs should be productive. White Bass can be caught using any bait resembling a shad or even from crappie jigs. Jigs or minnows fished near brush or other cover. Several good reports of multi-species action on the dam! Worms under a bobber around brush and rock structure. Boulders south of the dam also hold some flathead catfish. The fish feeders are ON. Small jigs or small minnows are good bets. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits near cover are also producing. Anglers who are familiar with Tobacco Garden Bay are asked to suggest changes using the link above. Most recent water level conditions can be found at the following website: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Clinton-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/. Best baits tend to be worms or commercial catfish baits. ATTENTION: An established zebra mussel population has been documented at this water making Cedar Bluff an ANS designated water. If you would like to have the newsletter e-mailed to you click, Bluegill can be caught using a small chunk of worm or small ice jigs over brush piles. Size structures are from 2022 October test netting and 2021 May electrofishing for largemouth bass. Fresh cedar tree fish habitat brush piles were installed this winter which may be located by using the map below. 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! BONE CREEK RESERVOIR - Jigs or spoons around windblown main lake points. This is an ongoing effort by the District Fisheries Biologist, so new pits will be added on a weekly basis. Boller Point ramp is shallow but usable by shallow drafted vessels. 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. Fish are moving into the shallows at night to feed. Anglers from boats should focus on flats and near rock habitat. A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. Minnows under a bobber over deep water will be your best bet. Tobacco Gardens Resort A Little Bit of Heaven in the Middle of Nowhere 25-miles north of Watford City, nestled on the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, lies Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina. Vertical jigging slab spoons is also a good technique. A state-issued permit is required. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. Habitat improvements through the use of hinge-cutting, cedar trees, and "Georgia Cubes" will be placed throughout the unique strip pits on Mined Land Wildlife Area. It is important to remove your drain plug on your watercraft upon departure to drain live wells and water inside of your boat; it will protect our natural resources in Kansas for current anglers and future generations to enjoy. With questions about this lake call Donald George, Fisheries Biologist, at 913-795-2218, or Bourbon County at 620-223-3800. No recent reports but should still be in their summer pattern of 10 feet deep around trees. Channel catfish can be found throughout all portions of the lake. Feel free to harvest or release the fish, but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 or ely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! Saugeye numbers are low and harvest is expected to be low until the population rebounds through new stocking efforts. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Fish can be found along the river channel between Cedar Point and Walleye Point in 20-25 feet of water. Use plastic jig, imitation shad, or spinner on windy shoreline and rocky points. GPS coordinates are listed below in the comments section. Pleasanton West Lake produces a quality bass and channel catfish fishery. FALL RIVER RESERVOIR - Spend the day out on the largest manmade lake in North America. Bright spinnerbaits are working best right now fished near shallow structure. Fishing below the dam during low to moderate releases should be good for most species. up to 36 inches, with a lot of 18 to 24 inch "eater" sized fish. Lots of small 8-10 inch bass were seen this past spring. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. Sampling indicates a good crappie population with a good percentage of fish over 10 inches. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers. Cedar trees were added to the lake in October of 2021 and spring of 2019 to enhance fish habitat and spawning structure. Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. The largemouth bass population continues to improve and I would now call it a good bass lake. The white bass numbers are still good at this lake but have fallen to below average. Plastic baits are producing best right now. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. You can check current water conditions at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. Some crappie can be caught by targeting brush in the 10-20 foot range. Best luck would come near the islands on the north shore. HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR - 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018. The lake has a good reputation for producing good stringers of channel catfish. Attention anglers, If you fish this water body and would like to contribute your knowledge to the fishing report shoot an email to nick.kramer@ks.gov. The most popular species caught here are Northern pike, Walleye, and White bass.108 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Live minnows under a bobber, spinners, or 1/8-1/16 ounch jigs with twister tails will all be good options. GPS Coordinate locations for all brushpiles. The units and strip pits that have been stocked with walleye provide adequate habitat with deeper water and cooler water temperatures. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Buzzard Bay boat ramp is currently being repaired and is out of service for the time being. For more information on waters in Anderson, Allen, Coffey, and Woodson counties click the following link to sign up for the New Strawn District Fisheries Newsletter. Some baits to try would be jerkbaits, swimbaits, jigs, and live bait. It shall be legal to take fish from this project as designated by this order. Plans are underway to repair the leak. WOODSON STATE FISHING LAKE - OTTAWA STATE FISHING LAKE - Live bait, such as green sunfish, and artificial lures are two types of fishing to try. A city fishing permit is no longer required. The rugged buttes of the Little Missouri National Grasslands are perfect for the mountain bike enthusiast. KDWP fall test net samples showed very good numbers of white bass in the lake this fall. Catfishing has slowed. Try cut bait or dough bait thorough the reservoir. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. Jigs are the best producing bait right now. Clean, drain, and dry all boats. Bass can be found near shorelines relating to deep water and off shore structures.Try soft plastics, spinner baits, and crankbaits near structure/cover. Trolling and vertical jigging techniques will be a good technique to try. This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. Fishing in the upper end of the lake and the river tends to be the most consistent spots for channel. Trout season opened November 1. Use cut shad, cut sunfish, worms, liver, prepared baits, lakewide or along the piers along the parking lot. Trolling or casting crankbaits and swimbaits over mainlake points early morning or late evening are your best bets. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. Located north of Silver Lake, Shawnee State Fishing Lake is the site of good catch and release largemouth bass fishing. each. Windy weather will bring channel catfish into shallow windblown areas where wave action is stirring up food. This first stocking did better than their cousin walleye and anglers should start catching a few small ones this year. Have FUN,Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, CRAWFORD STATE FISHING LAKE - Flukes and jig and crawler on windy points. RV dump and fresh water available. The lake map for Crawford State Fishing Lake can be found at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Bathymetric-Lake-Maps.This link will provide you with a link for all bathymetric lake maps for the state of Kansas. 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. For more information check out these two sites. ND Live~Tobacco Gardens By NDLive September 9, 2011 in North Dakota Ice Fishing Reports - Hunting Followers 0 Fishing near the warm water outlet during the fall and winter can be very productive for multiple species. Rainbow trout have been stocked! Saugeye are being caught near submerged roadbed and flats adjacent to the dam. Tuttle Creek has zebra mussels whichmakes the lake, the River Pond and Rocky Ford designated as Aquatic Nuisance Species waters. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. The most common size was 19 inches long. Tobacco Gardens 9.22.2020 Tobacco. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Wiper numbers are on the way up and doing well in the 2021 fall sample. Try using cut bait or stink bait lake wide. Jan. 16 - Relay For Life Derby, Tobacco Garden Bay, 580-5362. 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: Use dark jigs or minnows in the trees along the drop offs. Near the standing timber or shoreline cover early and late in the day on plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits. For more information about the Fall River Fisheries District, click here to access newsletters. There are good crappie here. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. . Try minnows, small jigs, or small spinners fished around brush and structure. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print, HERINGTON CITY LAKE (OLD) - KEITH SEBELIUS RESERVOIR - The channel cat population in this lake is doing well, and during our sampling we saw a few walleye, as well as some sizeable flatheads. The locations of these brushpiles and artificial habitat will be found here soon or are listed below: If you have information that you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov. 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. Saugeye fishing this year will be down from the highs seen the last two years. Some new brushpiles were created and some brush was added to some of the existing 2018/19 structures. Find surface gizzard shad and fish close to the shad. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using worms under a bobber. Started releasing water out the irrigation canal on 6-21-2022 and shut it off on 8-31-2022. Good Luck! Target bluegill using worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners. This aquatic nuisance plant is present and abundant on multiple strip pits on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. This small 49 acre lake is located in northeast Pott. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. minnows, jigs, work the pools below the rifles. Legal means of take are traditional rod and reel only, all other methods including seining and snagging are still prohibited. Pomona has produced many good crappie in the 10 to 14 inch range and excellent white bass. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. For additional information, water temperature, release rates, please check:http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Pomona-Lake/Daily-Lake-Information/. Largemouth bass can be found at edges of water willow, rock edges, and shallow brush. Water is dirty so choose baits that will make a lot of noise both in color and in sound. 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. Locating the fish is where the work comes in. However, would try fishing around the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. White bass can be taken on shad imitation lures and white marabou jigs. Vertically fishing various prepared baits and minnows or jigging slab spoons over drop-offs associated with edges of points. Small jigs or flies, also bobber with a worm. Casting swimbaits, bucktail jigs, and Kastmaster spoons along wind blown points and areas near the river channel. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. Channel cats can be taken now on a variety of live or prepared baits. The lake has been maintaining a very good population of largemouth bass for the last ten years. Last Updated: 5/24/2022 Print, Catch and release is allowed on the Neosho River. There is some habitat cubes along the dock and a big brush pile along the point just North of the boat ramp. The population receives high angling pressure from both panfish anglers and from anglers targeting sunfish to use for catfish bait. MARION COUNTY LAKE - Lots of fish up shallow right now. For more information about the Fall River/Toronto Fisheries District, click here to access newsletters. In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, SHAWNEE STATE FISHING LAKE - http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Artificial-Habitat-Fish-Attractor-GPS, District Fisheries Newsletter. This lake has a high density of largemouth bass, great fishing for kids! This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. These locations should provide good opportunitiesfor bank anglers in the near future. No recent reports but the best fishing tends to be in the upper end of the lake on cut bait. Recent fisheries surveys in May 2022 documented a healthy Largemouth Bass population, with many fish in the 14-18 inch range, and a few fish exceeding 5 lbs. Some fish have also been caught in the flooded timber. Worms under a bobber are working best. Anglers need to check into the Jeffrey Energy Center Guard House located north of St. Mary's, then west off K-63 Hwy. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS and be courteous at boat ramps! Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. This lake has zebra mussels. 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. Registration for Coffey County Lake is now available online at https://www.coffeycountyks.org/home/showdocument?id=3502. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Try along dam and shoreline, use cut shad, worms, prepared baits. Bluegill can be caught using a chunk of worm jigged over brush piles and weed beds. Did have reports of crappies being caughtaroundthe artificial brush piles under private boat slips, and the fish attractor structures close to the public fishing dock usingjigsand jigs tipped with minnows. N 38.771017 W 95.6731 6. Fishdrop offs and at the head of the inflow areasusing crank baits,jigs and or minnow, Use just about any catfish bait, cut bait, stink baits, chicken liver, worms, the fish feeders are ON. Sampling shows alot of good crappie over 10 inches here. The water level is 5.96' lower than it was one year ago at this time. In the winter months try shoreline fishing at the hotwater outlet. Maybe it's the unexpected, the surprise. Zebra mussel infestation has been confirmed at Hillsdale Reservoir. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. Jigs or minnows near deeper brush or drop-offs. Therefore, anglers may keep brown trout in combination with rainbow trout for a combined daily creel of 5. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. To view a map of brush piles in Fall River Reservoir and the old sunken Ladd Bridge in the river, copy this file into Google Earth and zoom into the reservoir. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. Since the infestation was discovered in Oct. of 2007 these mussels have spread throughout the lake. There are some artificial structures placed that haven't been added to the above map yet: This is a generic report and will be updated as information becomes available. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, MIAMI STATE FISHING LAKE - Crankbaits and shad imitation baits fished near submerged road also target near schools of gizzard shad. You can search in your Android, or iPhone, app store for "Explorer GIS", once it is installed you can search for "2020 KDWPT Fishing Access". Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. Quality fish up to 20" were sampled and anglers will benefit from the improved numbers and quality of largemouth bass in Crawford State Lake. Some reports of fish caught in the upper end of the reservoir. Anglers have been catching fish around the north and south shore fish attractors using jigs andjigs tipped with minnows. Bluegill and redear can be found near any submerged vegetation or in deeper brush piles. Stockings have occurred since 2007. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. Consider keeping your daily creel limit of 5 largemouth bass under the protected slot limit (i.e., 13 - 18 inches) to reduce densities to allow for better growth in the strip pits. Casting a jig or crankbait in areas under a light may produce some fish during the night. Fish can be found near the bank in 2-8 ft. The fall sample indicated good numbers above the 18" minimum length limit and a quality population for anglers to utilize. KDWPT Fisheries and State Park staff enhanced current fish habitat by adding approximately 150 cedar trees near shoreline spawning areas to enhance largemouth bass and spotted bass structure, as well as added cedar trees to current brushpiles near shoreline access areas in October of 2021. The main body of the lake from the dam to about Marina Cove and from Cove 3 west is open water, and a significant ice sheet remains between the two open zones of the lake. Worms and minnows near structure are producing the best. Livers, shad sides, stink bait fished on wind blown banks. Crappie fishing remains good. A 6.5lb bass was captured and released during a recent fisheries survey. Water conditions are good. Drum were put in force today! Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Catches are more common in the Marina area and in the coves on a variety of baits to include crankbaits andsoft baits. The State Lake is approximately 90% ice covered and the boat ramp is iced in. Fish have moved to deeper water humps, ridges, and channels. This lake has had a reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats were stocked this fall to supplement that population. Spinnerbaits or plastics worked around brush piles and rocks. Both maintained boat ramps are currently usable. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using shrimp, liver and shad on the bottom. Please remember toCLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and livewells to help stop the spread of ANS species. The free Explorer GIS app can also be downloaded to use when you're out fishing from your mobile phone, or tablet. The fishing conditions are very similar to that of a large farm pond. No electrofishing occurred in May 2022 due to high water. Fishing only lake. Use a worm, stink bait, or shad sides on windy shoreline and channel breaks. These numbers will be improved by future stockings. You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Crappie are still being found in the deeper brush piles. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. Most Crappie are smaller with a few big ones mixed in. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Anglers will also find some around the brush piles and off the ends of the jetties closest to the dam. Crappie are still in the deeper brush piles. Some larger fish available, best luck with dark colored jipnpigs, plastic worms, crank baits in close to cover. You can find the GPS coordinates at the following link by opening the "Complete Online Map":https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas. A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. ) only months try shoreline fishing at the following link to sign up for the.! 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