| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Fair | Up to 9 lbs. | Fish should be moving slow and in deep water. Look for fish walleye to move up to shallow rocky shore like the dam and bridges to spawn in the coming weeks. |
| Crappie | Good | Up to 13 inches | Fish near structure with a variety of small jigs or live minnows. The crappie are in deep water near submerged 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. Square bill crank baits fished slowly may work as water warms. |
| Newsletter | 4 pages | Click the following link to sign up for the newsletter http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Kansas-City-Fishing-District | |
| 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. . |
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| WATER LEVEL: As of March 10th the water level is 1.75 feet below conservation pool and stable. The gates have been closed and spring rains should bring the lake back up. Water temps are near 42 degrees. 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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