| 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. Fishing up shallow in the coves could be productive as well as these fish move into spawn in the next couple weeks. |
| 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- 61° SURFACE ELEVATION- 1721.11 ---- 8.14' below conservation pool Currently, the water level is 2.87' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. The north boat ramp courtesy dock has been reinstalled into the reservoir and the south lane of the north ramp is the only usable ramp on the north side. The fish cleaning station has been open back up for use. A boat cleaning facility (CD3) has also been added by the fish cleaning station and is currently in 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. | |||
