If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Fishing should be good below the dam for multiple species during low to moderate releases. Last Updated: 9/1/2022 Print, As part of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby, 9 Channel catfish and one Largemouth Bass were tagged. A trout permit is required to fish at Willow Lake during the trout season which is from November 1st to April 15th. Use caution when boating! CHENEY RESERVOIR - Special note: The lake has non-native aquatic plants! Try jigs & minnows around brush and weeds in deeper water. 1 - Fishing spots and baits to use at Tobacco Garden Bay? Brush piles were placed at the following location on 6/22/22: 2 west side of dam (~13ft): N 38 50.370', W 95 22.964'2 north west cove (~12 ft): N 38 50.348', W 95 22.947'4 east side of dam(~14ft): N 38 50.418', W 95 22.647'2 Big tree east cove near boat ramp (~12 ft): N 38 50.122', W 95 22.632'41 east point near boat ramp (~20ft): N 38 50.155', W 95 22.693', Crappie Jacks were placed around the new ADA access dock on 9/21/22, DOUGLAS STATE FISHING LAKE - Largemouth bass fishing remains slower. You could also have success with hair jigs and jigging spoons. Largemouth bass, overall are in very good condition and health. Many anglers use kayaks or tubes to float into the cover and are very successful. The McIntyre Cove area tends to produce the best fishing with Carnahan Cove second best. Casting soft plastics, swimbaits and jerk baits around fish attractors, shoreline brush and vegetation along sun-warmed shorelines. Maximum stay is two weeks. ZEBRA MUSSEL & WHITE PERCH WARNING! A trout permit is required to fish at Vic's Lake and Slough Creek in Sedgwick County Park and KDOT East. 12 Georgia cubes were placed near N 38.953 W 95.38779, along with 6 other cubes placed near N 38.93852 W 95.39023. Remember the length limit is 15 inches and the creel limit is 2 per person. LAKE - try bluegill chunks, chicken liver. Ice Report:As of 1-6-2023. Saugeye can be found drifting or trolling mudflats using jigs tipped with nightcrawler or jigging spoons. We stocked approximately 800 trout on 1-6-2023. jigs tipped with worms along the dam and piers. Kansas current state record was caught from the Missouri River, weighing in at more than 100 pounds. It is important to remove your drain plug on your watercraft upon departure to drain live wells and water inside of your boat; it will protect our natural resources in Kansas for current anglers and future generations to enjoy. The floating dock is finished and compliments this great fishing lake. Have had reports of fish being caught around the north and south shore fish attractors and breakwaters using jigs and jigs tipped with minnow. An angler can harvest a combined total of 2 per day at the Jeffrey Lakes and there is a 15 inch minimumlength limit that applies to both species. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. One such growing fishery can be found in El Dorado Reservoir. Sampling indicates a good crappie population with a good percentage of fish over 10 inches. Anglers have the opportunity to harvest fishes generally associated with moving water. Fishing cut bait, frozen shrimp or stink bait lake wide. Try a jig or minnow fished near deeper structure. Tags will appear as a small yellow vinyl tube beneath the fishs dorsal fin. These guys can be caught throughout the year using a variety of techniques. The two species (walleye & sauger) are combined in KS regulations. small jigs or worms fished around deeper brush or timber. SHAWNEE MISSION PARK LAKE - With cooler temperatures, fish can be caught in shallow water 3-6ft near vegetation using worms or small lures. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. The majority of the saugeye in the last sample were over the 18 inch minimum length limit. Enjoy camping, water sports, fishing, hiking and hunting while experiencing this tranquil setting. The locations of these brushpiles and artificial habitat will be found here soon or are listed below: If you have information that you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov. Channel catfish are great after a rain in the north end where the creek comes in. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print, POTTAWATOMIE STATE FISHING LAKE NO. Channel catfish are in great shape, many in the 2 to 4 pound range. Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait lake wide. Trolling and vertical jigging over schools of gizzard shad may yield a fish, or two. Crankbaits or soft plastics are producing fish. Smallmouth can be found on rocky points, shorelines, and along the dam. The ice on the State Lake has undergone significant melting since last week as thickest ice is approximately 2 to 3 inches, and thinner ice exists. The deeper fish are often caught using jigging spoons, minnows, or brightly colored lures. ND Live~Tobacco Gardens By NDLive September 9, 2011 in North Dakota Ice Fishing Reports - Hunting Followers 0 Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. Use piece of nightcrawler or small jig at vegetation edges and rocky structures to target the panfish. Crappie can be found throughout the different units on the wildlife area. It is illegal to release fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Feel free to harvest or release the fish, but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 or ely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! August 11, 1806. In 2016, KDWPT implemented a 25- to 35-inch protected slot length limit, five fish daily creel limit, and a maximum of two fish over 35 inches. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print, A habitat enhancement project was conducted in spring of 2020 with over 250 cedar trees being submerged and 27 new brushpile locations being added. The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. Many reports of small (10"-18") Blue Catfish being caught. Tube jig or minnow along shoreline and around the brush piles. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. Jan. 16 - Relay For Life Derby, Tobacco Garden Bay, 580-5362. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. No recent reports but the best fishing tends to be in the upper end of the lake on cut bait. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Blue Catfishall between 25"-40" must be releasedcreel limit is still 5, but only 1 can be 40" or longer, Target rocky or wind-swept mud banks or along dam with jigs, crankbaits, or bottom bouncers w/ worms. Trolling crankbaits or casting crankbaits and swimbaits or vertically fishing slab spoons over edges of points and shelves. However, the majority of the crappie that anglers may find at the end of their line will be in the 6-8" size range. Jigs or spoons around windblown main lake points. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies, do not move fishand dump your bait. Limited opportunities exist, due to not being stocked since 2016. Stilling Basin is still DRY; therefore, NO trout will be stocked this season. Early this year, a group of a dozen volunteers aided KDWP in installing numerous brush piles on the lake. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Live fish are not to be taken off the property. It has been really cold with highs in the negatives some days but we warmed up this weekend with yesterday at 36. Bluegill are also available but are smaller in size. Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove Reservoir. Try targeting larger rocky shorelines or adjacent mudflats with nightcrawlers and cutbait. Using fresh cut bait such as shad or carp usually is best for blue catfish. A few crappie can be found by jigging over deeper brush piles along the dam. Use small jigs or minnows around deep brush piles and channel breaks. Angling will improve as the water cools down. Use shad imitation lures like small spinners, crankbaits or bucktail jigs. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. The KDWP fisheries biologist plans to request 25,000 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass for the next five years to help bolster year classes and recruitment of Largemouth Bass. There have been reports of flathead catfish being caught up to 30 lbs. You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180707/kansas-la-cygne-reservoir-named-one-of-nations-top-100-bass-lakes, https://www.hayspost.com/2018/07/15/kansas-lake-is-one-of-the-countrys-top-100-bass-fishing-lakes/. Sampling shows alot of good crappie over 10 inches here. A Cheney District newsletter is available. In 2021, 13,500 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. The catfish in this impoundment are active and ready for action- Try liver, shad, or live bait fish. Crappie numbers are looking good after being down the last two years. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat and motor, trailer, and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. Creel limit is 5 trout per day. If you want to keep up with what's going on at Lake Shawnee. Fish above the strat line. In June 2022, 25,000 advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. Crappie fishing remains good. Aquatic Nuisance Species Alert: Be on the look out for Eurasian Watermilfoil if you're fishing on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. Fish will transition to shallow flats adjacent to drop offs at dawn and dusk. This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake, no fishing permits required. Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print, CAUTION: LONGER BOAT TRAILERS MAY FALL OFF EDGE OF BOAT RAMP WHEN WATER IS LOW, CEDAR BLUFF RESERVOIR - Regular reporting will resume in April of 2023. A limited fishery exists some are taken on jigs, spinners, along the dam and rocky areas. ROOKS STATE FISHING LAKE - Also remember this lake has a good wiper population. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Lots of small 8-10 inch bass were seen this past spring. Anglers should try usingshad sides, shad gizzards, shrimp, nightcrawlers, and chicken liver. It is illegal to transport alive fishfrom ANS designated waters. Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm or a small jig over brush piles. The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. Also, keep in mind that there is a decent wiper population. The fifth stocking went in on February 15th for a total of 4,740 trout so far this season. As with any new regulation, data is needed to gauge effectiveness. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. The fall sample indicated good numbers above the 18" minimum length limit and a quality population for anglers to utilize. It is up to you if you wishto release the fish orharvest it (if legally applicable), but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 orely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! Jigs and twistertails off of points and along windy shorelines. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish. Some crappie can be caught by targeting brush in the 10-20 foot range. Bass can be found near shorelines relating to deep water and off shore structures.Try soft plastics, spinner baits, and crankbaits near structure/cover. STAY UP TO DATE ON FISH STOCKINGS, FISH SAMPLING, AND FISH HABITAT PROJECTS: As District Fisheries Biologists, we send out a newsletter to inform anglers of fish sampling result, aquatic outreach events, fish stockings, and habitat improvement projects, for example. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. look for shad on the surface and cast close. The largemouth bass population continues to improve and I would now call it a good bass lake. There are very good numbers of crappie in the reservoir now so success can be had throughout the year. Fish are lakewide, best with cut shad,sponge baits, worms. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Fishing should be great as these fish continue to grow. The Jeffrey Energy Center Lakes and Perry Reservoir both have zebra mussels and with Shawnee State Lake being close it is at high risk. Most fish are under 8 inches. The Marais des Cygnes River is confirmed to contain zebra mussels. Drifting jigs over deeper water in the main body of the lake or vertically fishing minnows, jigs, and slab spoons over the tops of the fish attractors and other deeper structures. This lake has had a reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats were stocked this fall to supplement that population. To make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. The marais des cygnes river is at a low flow but could produce some good fishing opportunities. If you would like to subscribe to this spring and fall newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Lewis they Soon found a gangue of Elk in a thicket. Minnows and small plastic jigs have been working best. So far this year the lake has received 2,780 pounds of these catchable sized channel catfish. Niceredear sunfish are available by slow fishing along the piers with jig, worm under a float. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print, HERINGTON CITY LAKE (OLD) - Best baits to use include cut bait, stinkbait, shad sides, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Walk into the lake from the east side. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Majority of fish are in the 3 to 5 pound range. Daily Rate. With a 21 inch length limit these fish are almost all sublegal. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here. Sampling indicates good numbers ofnice fish (9 to 12 inches) useminnows and milky white, pink jigs in 12 ft. East half of lake is better. There is an abundance of submerged trees in a range of depths that will also hold fish. For more information check out these two sites. Bluegill can be caught using a chunk of worm jigged over brush piles and weed beds. STAY UP TO DATE ON FISH STOCKINGS, FISH SAMPLING, AND HABITAT PROJECTS: As District Fisheries Biologists, we send out a newsletter to inform anglers of fish sampling result, aquatic outreach events, fish stockings, and habitat improvement projects, for example. Still fishing was slow. Try casting crankbaits and spinner jigs near any of the newly fallen trees along the shoreline. Be sure to inspect your boat, boat trailer, and bait buckets prior to launching at Bone Creek to prevent the spread. Please remember to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and equipment before using another waterbody. Last Updated: 11/22/2022 Print. Shoreline fishing can be good in deeper water around the lake. El Dorado has an abundance of fish under the slot. Feb. 6 - Badlands Bass Bandits derby, Nelson Lake, 9 a.m.-3. 1/8-1/16 ounce jigs with twister tails or tipped with a minnow, live minnows, worms, and small spinners are all good baits to try. There is a second, smaller access area located at the south west part of the lake, from 800 rd. For current lake level and release information click the following linkhttp://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/JOHN.lakepage.html. Flatheadcan be taken on live baitor lures. Fall sampling indicated a successful spawn and strong year class of Age-0 crappie, as well as crappie up to 14". Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. As District Fisheries Biologists, we send out a newsletter to inform anglers of fish sampling result, aquatic outreach events, fish stockings, and habitat improvement projects, for example. The lake has adecent bluegill population. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Boat ramp is iced in at this time and lake has approx. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. Most rainbows are 10 inches in length when stocked and average 1/2 lb. The 2022 spring electrofishing sample collected the second highest number of bass ever at the lake. Ran into a pile of 14+ inchers while electrofishing this spring. 2 - range. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. Good numbers of 20" fish with fair numbers of bigger ones. The GPS coordinates for the Georiga Cubes are as follows: 16 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.642602, W 094.808321 (North point), 6 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.642695, W 094.806880 (Northeast corner dock), 7 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.641402, W 094.807221 (East cove dock on west side of cove), 5 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.637147, W 094.811688 (East fishing pier), 3 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.643472, W 094.811373 (Marina northeast dock), 3 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.644663, W 094.810369 (North boat ramp). This is a great kayaking while you are fishing lake, no recreational boating. Sign In or Create Account My Cart Hunting Shooting Fishing Camping Boating Outdoor Cooking Clothing Footwear Clearance Gift Cards Learn Store Flyer Top Brands Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. Channel catfish can be caught from shore using cut shad, dough balls, or chunks of worm. Caught idk how many plus managed enough smaller walleye. Last Updated: 10/14/2022 Print. 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Hope to see some 15 inch sauger by late summer or early fall. Please check any blue catfish for a yellow or orange tag in its back as we have been tagging some to collect more information on the species in Tuttle Creek Lake and the Big Blue River. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, GARNETT NORTH - Channel catfish are being caught on a variety of baits including nightcrawlers, chicken liver, and cut bait. To find Tobacco Garden Creek enter the 48.097523 latitude, and -103.112411 longitude coordinates into your GPS device or smart phone. The lake supports a decent crappie population. Printable Version THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Use worms, shad sides, or liver around deep brush piles and channel breaks. Shad sides have been working best. This is sent directly to your email. The units and strip pits that have been stocked with walleye provide adequate habitat with deeper water and cooler water temperatures. Try usingminnows, jigs under a 5ft float, along the piers. There is the occasional harvest of a blue catfish. Zebra mussel infestation has been confirmed at Hillsdale Reservoir. This is sent directly to your email. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Make-Up Lakehas zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Casting soft plastics or jerk baits in deeper water. To bolster the current population and recruitment of Largemouth Bass at Bone Creek, the KDWP fisheries biologist has increased stocking efforts of Largemouth Bass. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, BLACK KETTLE STATE FISHING LAKE - For more information on waters in Woodson, Coffey, Anderson, and Allen counties, click the following link to sign up for the New Strawn District Fisheries Newsletter.http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, GARNETT SOUTH - ROCKY FORD FISHING AREA - Last Updated: 9/16/2022 Print, WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - A blue catfish tagging project in underway at El Dorado. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Water is dirty so choose baits that will make a lot of noise both in color and in sound. BOURBON COUNTY ELM CREEK LAKE - The second rainbow trout stocking occurred on Monday, November 15, 2022, with a total of 975 rainbow trout (650 pounds). The lake has been maintaining a very good population of largemouth bass for the last ten years. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Reserve Your Campsite Today! The 2022 sample records that the black bass population has been holding steady for some time now, with good numbers of largemouth bass and amoderate smallmouth bass population. To purchase your Kansas hunting and fishing licenses, permits and boat registrationsvisit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. County. Cedar trees were added to the lake in October of 2021 and spring of 2019 to enhance fish habitat and spawning structure. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass/Wiper, SCOTT STATE LAKE - Caught the fish on a yellow darting lure. Vertically fishing jigs and minnows around the deeper fish attractors and along the face of the dam. TUTTLE CREEK - The water clarity will affect fishing, depending on time of day, so don't hesitate to fish the trees that can be found in deeper water. Fish can be found near the bank in 2-8 ft. Osage SFL contains several sunfish populations including Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Warmouth. Locating the fish is where the work comes in. There is a parking lot and gravel ramp and provides shoreline angling also. Saugeye can be found on flats of 10-14 ft that is near deeper water of 20 feet and deeper at this time of the year. Use a jig, worm, spinner or crank bait around stumps and brush in the river. Best Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. OTTAWA STATE FISHING LAKE - Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait throughout the lake. Pomona has produced many good crappie in the 10 to 14 inch range and excellent white bass. Crappie can be taken on jigs near culvert and rock jetties. . Vertically fishing small jigs or spoons around the deeper brushpiles through the ice. Some are taken onjigs tipped with worms, spinners, dam and upper creek channel. Shallow rocky shorelines adjacent to drop offs are the best areas to target using jigs, live minnows, or shallow running crank baits. Become an explorer yourself, and be sure to take a camera! Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visit www.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, CLARK STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 2/17/2023 Print. Remember blue cats look similar to channel catfish, so be careful withidentification. The bass are in 1 to 8 foot from the surface, above the thermocline. JEWELL STATE FISHING LAKE - It is illegal to posses live white perch. CLINTON RESERVOIR - Fishing at Tobacco Garden Creek? Current water temperature: 33F Current water level: 1.3 feet low. Relative to lure color, white, pearl, silver, and gold seem to be good choices. The rugged buttes of the Little Missouri National Grasslands are perfect for the mountain bike enthusiast. They can be caught from shore using cut bait or livers. If you would like to provide a fishing report for Neosho State Fishing Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Anglers commonly catch fish inthe 2- 7 pound range, with some over 10 pounds. Fishdrop offs and at the head of the inflow areasusing crank baits,jigs and or minnow, Use just about any catfish bait, cut bait, stink baits, chicken liver, worms, the fish feeders are ON. Catfishing has slowed. There is abrushpile just south of the dock. Great place to take a kid with worms and a bobber. It is updated daily by the Corps of Engineers. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print. This will allow for view while you're out fishing. In general, at least 4 inches of clear, hard ice is considered safe to support ice fishing activities accessed by foot. This is agood catfish population with a lot of fish in the 3 pounds and up to 15 pounds range. Try fishing deep brush piles and other hard structure. For more information on ice fishing safety go tohttps://www.takemefishing.org/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-basics/ice-fishing-safety/. Use shad imitations, silver spoons. We have received very few reports from anglers. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print, WYANDOTTE COUNTY LAKE - We were fishing at 12 to 9 feet of water and managed one yellow perch, one pike, and one 21.5 in walleye! Small jigs or bobber and live bait near shoreline cover. One of the best places to catch saugeye. Jigs tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the flat. FALL RIVER RESERVOIR - Best known for producing record amounts of Walleye, the lake also offers Northern Pike, Salmon, Sauger and Smallmouth Bass. Try using jigs or minnows near structure in 20-30ft of water. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that includes fisheries related information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is available. There is some habitat structures just out from the boat ramp dock. As of October 2022, most of these saugeye had already reached 14 inches and the bulk of 2021 year-class should exceed the 15" minimum length limit by spring. Started releasing water out of the irrigation canal on 7-4-2022 and shut it off on 7-19-2022. Eurasian watermilfoil is an invasive aquatic vegetation that can be found in nearby water bodies. MEADE STATE LAKE - Lake Sakakawea doesnt have an off-season and neither do we Tobacco Gardens accommodates ice fishermen all winter. This area makes it easier for anglers in small craft to launch and paddle/fish the more timbered areas. Please consider harvesting your daily creel limit of 50 crappie per day to help reduce numbers of crappie and open up space for them to grow. $00. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. If you want to keep up with what's going on at Douglas State Fishing Lake sign up for the Lawrence District Newsletter at the following link: Livebait under a bobber fished near structure or vegetation edges. With questions about this lake call Donald George, Fisheries Biologist, at 913-795-2218, or Bourbon County at 620-223-3800. Focus your efforts around structure, slopes, and shallow water at the ends of the pits. The best bite has been on warm afternoons. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in the district. It was proposed by fisheries staff to continue the 18" minimum length limit and a daily creel of 5 per day and on January 1, 2022, the limit has raised from a 2 creel limit to 5 per day for anglers in 2022. Use a quarter ounce or an eighth ounce jig tipped with a minnow or baitfish imitation. N 38.767067 W 95.668917, 2. Soft plastic crayfish worked slowly up the rocks have been working best. The fish feeder is ON. Current Water Temperature: 33F Current Water Level: 5.0 feet low. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Proud to be featured on The Knot's 15 Best Farm Wedding Venues in the U.S. "We were immediately blown away but the gorgeous, rustic aesthetic that the Tobacco Barn . Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. It a good crappie in the 3 to 5 pound range, with over. 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