Montgomery State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | 14-24" | Catfishing remains good. Catfish have been being caught in shallows in the evenings and early mornings. Shad sides have been working best. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | 8-18" | Largemouth bass fishing has improved. Look for fish to move into the shallows on the edge of the water willow during the cool mornings. Swim baits imitating shad have been working best. |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-12" | Crappie fishing has been steady. Look for fish in the deeper brush piles. Minnows or small jigs have been working best. |
| Bluegill/Redear Sunfish | Good | 6-8" | Bluegill and redear fishing remains good. Look for fish to be on the edge of the water willow during cool mornings. Jigs tipped with a worm 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. | |||