Best fishing in Kansas
53 fishing spots · 53 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-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 53 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Buhler City Pond
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 70°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 88: species variety
88Elite
S⛰
#2
Sherman County Smoky Gardens
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 15 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 88: species variety
88Elite
S⛰
#3
Sherman State Fishing Lake
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 15 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 88: species variety
88Elite
B⛰
#4
Belleville City Lake (Rocky Pond)
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 68°F · 5 mph wind
Belleville City Lake Rocky Pond is a popular fishing destination in Kansas, USA. Fish species include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
C⛰
#5
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
C⛰
#6
Cheney Reservoir
Good
· Water 87°F · a bit warm· Lightly stained · 25 FNU· Mostly Clear · 69°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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
C⛰
#7
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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
E⛰
#8
El Dorado East Park Pond
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 70°F
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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
F⛰
#9
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
G⛰
#10
Glen Elder State Park Pond
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 69°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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
H⛰
#11
Harvey County West Lake
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 70°F
The Harvey County West Lake fishing area in Kansas, USA is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
H⛰
#12
Hays Big Creek
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 67°F · 6 mph wind
Hays Big Creek Fishing Area is located in Hays, Kansas, and offers a variety of fish species to catch, including largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
J⛰
#13
Jewell City Lake (Emerson Lake)
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 68°F · 5 mph wind
Jewell City Lake/Emerson Lake is a great fishing spot in Kansas, USA. The lake is well-stocked with fish species like channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
K⛰
#14
Kingman Hoover Pond
Good
· Water 87°F · a bit warm· Lightly stained · 25 FNU· Mostly Clear · 69°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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
L⛰
#15
Logan State Fishing Lake
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 64°F · 5 mph wind
The Logan State Fishing Lake is a popular fishing area in Kansas, USA, known for its abundant angling opportunities. The lake is home to various fish species, including largemouth…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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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