Montgomery State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | 14-24" | Catfishing has started to pick up. Look for fish near any inflowing water as well as on the windward side of the lake. Fishing the warmer days in the shallows has also been producing fish. Shad have been working best for bait. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 8-18" | Largemouth bass fishing is slow. Look for bass to be feeding best in the warmth of the day near structure. Slow fishing jerk-baits has been working best. |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-12" | Crappie fishing has been slow. Look for fish to be in structure adjacent to spawning areas. Minnows have been working best. |
| Bluegill/Redear Sunfish | Fair | 6-8" | Bluegill and redear fishing has been fair. Look for fish to feed more actively on warmer days. Look for fish near any structure or vegetation. Worms under a bobber have been working best. |
| General Comments | |||
| A bathymetric map is available for Montgomery State Fishing Lake at the link above. District Newsletter We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. | |||