Welcome to Kansas Fishing

May 16, 2013

Residents and visitors can enjoy two days of free fishing in Kansas June 1-2

PRATT ­– The old adage “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” may be true 363 days out of the year, but the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is ... Read More

May 2, 2013

Kansas Fishing Atlas is one-stop shopping for anglers in search of the perfect fishing hole

PRATT ­– Packed with over 60 pages of detailed, easy-to-read maps, the 2013 Kansas Fishing Atlas is a must-have for any angler. In addition to maps of public waters, anglers can also find maps of Fishing ... Read More

April 25, 2013 - (Updated May 6, 2013 to add list of participating lakes in Kansas)

Registered anglers can catch tagged fish and win prizes worth up to $2 million

PRATT – Kansas anglers will again be fishing for money and prizes at select Kansas lakes this spring and summer. Cabela’s sponsors the Fish For Million ... Read More

April 18, 2013

Summer fun for the whole family at free fishing events through Great Plains Nature Center

PRATT – The Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will host the first of five Family Fishing Nights for the 2013 season at Chisholm Island Pond Apri ... Read More

April 11, 2013

Families are invited to attend an annual fishing day at Fort Riley free of charge

PRATT ­– Kids of all ages are welcome to attend Fort Riley’s third annual Kid’s Fishing Day April 20 at Moon Lake from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The annual event regularly draws a strong crowd.

“Last ... Read More

March 28, 2013

FISH program receives special recognition from American Fisheries Society

PRATT ­– The American Fisheries Society (AFS) presented the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) with the 2012 Sport Fish Restoration Outstanding Project award at the March 21 commission meeting in Topeka ... Read More

March 21, 2013

Video takes viewers along on walleye egg-taking journey

PRATT – “Walleye For Tomorrow,” a 15-minute video produced by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), shows each step in the process of producing walleye for Kansas lakes. Populations of this popular sport fish in Kansas ... Read More

Mar. 14, 2013

Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of special trout program

PRATT – In an effort to provide unique winter fishing opportunities, The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) provides trout fishing opportunities by stocking Kansas waters with thousands of harvestable-sized trout ... Read More

Mar. 14, 2013

Artificial spawning practices produce abundant fish populations

PRATT – Spring marks the beginning of spawning season for several fish species, but it also marks the start of artificial spawning for walleye. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) biologists and culturists will work ... Read More

Mar. 7, 2013

Warmer temperatures give way to a special snagging season

PRATT ­– A much-anticipated season for Kansas anglers draws near as paddlefish begin their annual spring spawning run. From Mar. 15-May 15, paddlefish permit-holders can snag up to six of these gentle giants from designated areas on the Neosho ... Read More

Feb. 14, 2013

Anglers use fishing forecast to find hidden opportunities

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) 2013 Fishing Forecast features the ins and outs of fish populations in public waters around the state, helping anglers to better decide where to cast their lines. Com ... Read More

Feb. 14, 2013

Game warden Landen Cleveland rescued two ice-fishermen on Glen Elder Reservoir

PRATT – On Feb. 1, 2013, two men ice fishing for crappie and white bass in the Boller Point area on Glen Elder Reservoir found themselves in a dangerous situation when the piece of ice they were fishing on broke away from ... Read More

Jan. 24, 2013

Fishing regulations summary pamphlet includes more than laws

PRATT – Most avid anglers have several items – a special lure or a lucky hat – they won’t be caught fishing without. All should add the 2013 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary to their “don’t-go-without” list. The 49-page, color pam ... Read More