Fishing

Regulations
Forecast, Stocking, Reports & Attractor GPS'
Forecast, Stocking, Reports & Attractor GPS'

Want to know where the best place for fishing is today? Here are some helpful links that will help you make your fishing destination decision!

Fishing Reports

Fishing Forecast

Fish Stocking Information

Bathymetric Maps

Google KMZ file of KS Fish Attractors

Licenses & Fees
Licenses & Fees

Fishing Applications and Fees
Anglers age 16 through 74, who have been bona fide residents of the state for 60 days immediately prior to buying a license, must have a resident license in possession while fishing in Kansas. All nonresidents 16 and older must have a valid nonresident license to fish in Kansas (unless fishing on a private pond not leased for public fishing). All licenses expire 365 days from the date of purchase, except five-day, lifetime, and 24-hour fishing licenses.

Special Fish Programs
Fishing News
  • Wildlife and Parks Commissioners Approve New Blue Catfish Harvest Regulation
    For Immediate Release:July 17, 2024 Contacts: Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govWildlife and Parks Commissioners Approve New Blue Catfish Harvest RegulationPRATT – Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners approved a new blue catfish harvest regulation for Clinton, El Dorado, Elk City, Glen Elder, John Redmond, and Melvern r ... Read More
  • Angler Catches Last State Record Fish for Calendar Year 2023
    For Immediate Release:January 3, 2024 Contacts: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govAngler Catches Last State Record Fish for Calendar Year 2023SHAWNEE – Great Bend resident, Jason Cavender, is officially in the books as the Sunflower State’s newest (and last) stat ... Read More
  • KDWP to Revamp Trout Season Following Suggestions from Anglers
    For Immediate Release:October 16, 2023 Contacts: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govKDWP to Revamp Trout Season Following Suggestions from AnglersPRATT – The time for trout fishing in Kansas is drawing nearer, and this year the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Pa ... Read More

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