This brochure lists top fishing spots across the state, broken down by species, density, size of fish, and big-fish potential. With a quick glance, an angler can easily determine which lakes have the kind of fishing he or she desires. May. Depending on water temperature, crappie may begin moving shallow to spawn as early as late April. The spawning run can last through the month of May, depending on the lake. Crappie concentrate along shorelines, coves, and feeder creeks, usually spawning in brush or rocks as shallow as two feet.
Anglers can enjoy fantastic fishing then, using jigs or minnows.
The daily creel limit for crappie is 50. Some lakes have a 10-inch minimum length limit, as well as more restrictive creel limits. The Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary, available wherever licenses are sold, provides further information. This brochure may also be downloaded from the Wildlife and Parks website. These funds are essential for continued success of the program.