| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Fair | 7 to 17 inches | Crappie are being caught around Bluegill and Crappie points using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Could also possibly catch some off the Dam and around the outlet using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. |
| Walleye | Fair | 10 to 29 inches | Spawn is pretty much over therefore, I would recommend thinking about getting those night crawlers out and fish the Flat's as these fish will be moving up to feed. Trolling diving lures along the Dam and river channel could also be productive. |
| White Bass/ Wiper | Good | 10 to 28 inches | Fish are being caught lake wide casting jigs and roadrunners from the bank. Trolling diving lures could be productive as well. |
| Catfish | Fair | 10 to 30 inches | Fish are being caught up in the shallows of coves and up to the west end. Would recommend fishing the shallow area with shrimp, cut bait, stink bait, night crawlers or shad off the bottom. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12 to 22 inches | Fish are being caught in the coves and along the rocky shorelines using plastics and crank baits. |
| General Comments | |||
| WATER TEMPERATURE- 56° SURFACE ELEVATION- 1716.70 ---- 12.55' below conservation pool Currently, the water level is 4.26' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. The South Boat Ramp and Bow Creek Ramp are the only usable ramps at this time. The fish cleaning station has been closed for the winter and will hopefully be opening when the weather straightens up a little and the potential for freezing temperatures are past. A boat cleaning facility (CD3) has been added by the fish cleaning station and is currently usable. If you have any questions regarding Kirwin Reservoir and the surrounding public lands, contact the USFWS at 785-543-6673. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. | |||
