Keith Sebelius Reservoir Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Fair | 7 to 16 inches | Crappies are being caught around the public fishing dock and maintained fish attractors using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Would also recommend fishing up in the coves. |
| Saugeye/Walleye | Fair | 13 to 27 inches | Fish are being caught around concrete cove up by the marsh dike and along the dam using jigs tipped with night crawlers and/or minnows and trolling diving lures. An 18" minimum length limit is in effect. |
| Wiper | Good | 10 to 28 inches | Would recommend fishing for them around the east side of Leota Cove, Monkey Island and Concrete cove using jigs and swim baits. |
| Catfish | Fair | 10 to 30 inches | Did hear of some catfish being caught up in the shallows using shad, gizzards, shrimp, or stink bait on the bottom. |
| Largemouth/Spotted Bass | Good | 10 to 20 inches | Would recommend fishing up in the coves or along the Dam and Breakwater using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and plastics. |
| General Comments | |||
| WATER TEMPERATURE- 48° SURFACE ELEVATION- 2292.59 ---- 11.71 feet below conservation pool Currently, the water level is 1.79 feet higher than it was one year ago, at this time. Started releasing water for irrigation on 07-16-2024 and shut it off on 8-9-2024. 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. | |||