| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Excellent | Size varies but most are much larger than the 15 inch length limit, with some large fish | The fish feeders are OFF for the season, but there are lots of channel catfish attracted to this area. The shoreline around the feeders has recently been improved to be nicer for families to fish. The water level is good. The boatramp is open. This lake produces many good channel catfish. Try stink baits, chicken liver, cut shad or chunks of sunfish. The lake supports high numbers of 2 to 8 pounders. The creek in the south end maybe excellent right after a hard rain. We recently stocked channel catfish to expand the population. |
| Bluegill/Redear Sunfish | Good | varies | Use small baits, jigs or small worm under a float set for shallow water, fish maybe in shallow. Fish around the fish feeder also as there are alot of fish hanging out there. |
| Crappie | Slow | 8 to 14 inches some larger | Lots of crappie have been caught this season. Try habitat, such as brushpiles. Recent sampling indicates that majority of crappie are in the 10 inch range with some fish in the 13 to 15 inch ranges. Minnows and dark jigs are best. |
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent | varies | A great population. There are many fish in the 3+ range. Recent sampling indicates a good population with majority of fish 14 to 19 inches. Try plastics, jig and Pig, slab, try along the rock, trees and timber |
| General Comments | |||
| This is a great fishing lake, a good boat ramp and floating dock. Kayak or small craft lake are welcome for fishing. This lake is for fishing only, recreational boating, jet skis, water skiing is not allowed. The fish feeders are ON. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Water level is good and clear. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. The catfish and crappie are very nice this year. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats, trailers and equipment. Mound City Lake has a great reputation for producing good stringers of crappie this season. Best baits are dark colored jigs and minnows, mainly around underwater structure. Largemouth bass numbers have really improved and continues to produce great fishing. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development) This is a fishing only lake, no recreational boating. The City of Mound City in cooperation with Wildlife and Parks are constructing a fishing trail along the west side of the lake. This will improve shoreline angling access. Call Don George, Management Biologist with questions, 913-795-2218. For tips on spring bass fishing check out the KDWP video at the following link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k For crappie anglers, watch this 25-minute video that covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazyEuIT_bk | |||
