| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Fair | 7 to 17 inches | Crappie are being caught around the north and south shore fish attractors using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Could also possibly catch some off the Dam using jigs and minnows. |
| Walleye | Fair | 10 to 29 inches | Walleyes are being caught off the Flats and drop offs using night crawlers and/or minnows. Trolling diving lures could also be productive. |
| White Bass/ Wiper | Good | 10 to 28 inches | Fish are being caught lake wide trolling diving lures and casting jigs. Would also recommend casting roadrunners and jigs off the bank. |
| 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 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- 74° SURFACE ELEVATION- 1716.55 ---- 12.70' below conservation pool Currently, the water level is 3.45' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. Irrigation releases were shut off on 08-30-2024. Both lanes of the north shore boat ramp are currently out of the water and if using the north ramp would only consider using the south lane of the north ramp (However, I would use caution while unloading off this ramp). The fish cleaning station has been open back up for use. 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. | |||
