Best fishing in Kansas
56 fishing spots · 56 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · in season
Explore the best fishing in Kansas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 56 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Chase State Fishing Lake
Chase State Fishing Lake in Kansas is a popular fishing spot that offers a variety of fish species. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#2
Fort Riley
Good
· Water 65°F · a bit cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Fog · 63°F
Fort Riley Fishing Area in Kansas is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and walleye. The…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#3
Cheney Reservoir
Fair
· Water 82°F · a bit warm· Stained · 28 FNU· Mostly Clear · 68°F
Cheney Reservoir in Kansas offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including white bass, walleye, crappie, catfish…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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#4
Kingman Hoover Pond
Fair
· Water 82°F · a bit warm· Stained · 28 FNU· Mostly Clear · 68°F
Kingman Hoover Pond is a popular fishing destination in Kansas, USA. Fish species found in the pond include largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. Nearby…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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#5
Newton - Sand Creek
Fair
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Stained · 30 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
The Newton Sand Creek Fishing Area in Kansas, USA is a popular destination for anglers due to its diverse fish species. The area is home to largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and…
Why 63: live conditions (fair)
63Solid
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#6
Fish Feeder
Good
· Water 60°F· Mostly Clear · 72°F
Fish Feeder, located at Milford Lake in Kansas, is a top fishing spot known for crappie, walleye, white bass, catfish, and smallmouth bass. Best fishing is near the old fish…
Why 62: live conditions (good)
62Solid
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#7
Harvey County Camp Hawk
Fair
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Stained · 30 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
Harvey County Camp Hawk Fishing Area is located in Kansas, USA. This fishing area is stocked with trout in winter and catfish, bass, and sunfish in the summer months. Nearby…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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#8
Newton - Spring Lake Ponds
Fair
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Stained · 30 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
The Newton Spring Lake Ponds in Kansas, USA, is a popular fishing area with a variety of fish species, including catfish, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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#9
Buhler City Pond
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 66°F
The Buhler City Pond is a popular fishing spot located in Buhler, Kansas. The pond is primarily stocked with rainbow trout, but also contains largemouth bass, bluegill, and…
Why 57: live conditions (good)
57Solid
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#10
El Dorado East Park Pond
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 66°F · 5 mph wind
El Dorado East Park Pond is a popular fishing spot in Kansas, USA. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#11
Sherman County Smoky Gardens
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 10 mph wind
Sherman County Smoky Gardens Fishing Area is located in western Kansas and offers great fishing opportunities for anglers. The area is home to a variety of fish species including…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#12
Sherman State Fishing Lake
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 10 mph wind
Sherman State Fishing Lake is located in western Kansas, USA, and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including channel catfish…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#13
Wichita Emery Park Pond
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 68°F
The Wichita Emery Park Pond in Kansas is a popular fishing spot, offering a variety of fish species, including channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#14
Colby - Villa High Lake
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 64°F · 5 mph wind
Colby Villa High Lake Fishing Area is located in Colby, Kansas. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, channel catfish, and largemouth bass, making it a great spot for fishing…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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#15
Glen Elder State Park Pond
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Patchy Fog · 67°F · 5 mph wind
Glen Elder State Park Pond, located in Kansas, USA, is a popular fishing destination for anglers of all skill levels. The pond is home to a variety of fish species, including…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
Fishing in Kansas
Kansas has 56 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing in Kansas
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.
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