| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Fair | Up to 9 lbs. | Fish should be chasing small shad and other baitfish. Warming water will allow for jig and crank bait opportunities. This year's shad are around 3 inches long right now. |
| Crappie | Good | Up to 13 inches | Fish near structure with a variety of small jigs or live minnows. The crappie are done spawning so target medium depth structure. |
| White Bass | Fair | Up to 2 lbs. | Target white bass off wind blown points and rocky banks. Jigs and shad imitation lures are the best baits right now. |
| Largemouth Bass | Slow | Up to 4 lbs. | Target medium depth structure and rocky structure. Finesse plastics, crank baits, and crawdad presentations should produce fish. |
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| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 10 lbs. | Channel catfish can be taken on a variety of baits lakewide using prepared or live baits. Target creek mouths the day after a rain. Fish shallows as water continues to warm. Spillway opportunities will exist as the lake is continuing to drop. |
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| WATER LEVEL: As of August 15 the water level is 0.1 feet below conservation pool and stable. Storms and hot dry days will make it fluctuate. Water temperature is near 82 degrees. You can check current water conditions at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx Zebra mussel infestation has been confirmed at Hillsdale Reservoir. As of 6/17/16 the lake has been designated an Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. Please remember to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and equipment before using another waterbody. Dispose of all bait on dry land. Please search ksoutdoors.com for more information about zebra mussels. Email zach.ramsay@ks.gov with further questions
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