Best fishing near Sterling

6 fishing spots · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Sterling, 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 6 of 6 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Cheney Reservoir
#1 Cheney Reservoir
36.8 mi away
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: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Kingman Hoover Pond
#2 Kingman Hoover Pond
38.6 mi away
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: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Buhler City Pond
#3 Buhler City Pond Fair
25.6 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Cloudy · 62°F · 7 mph wind
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 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
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Harvey County West Lake
#4 Harvey County West Lake Fair
36.3 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Cloudy · 62°F · 7 mph wind
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 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
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Mount Hope - Woodland Park
#5 Mount Hope - Woodland Park Fair
37.8 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Cloudy · 62°F · 7 mph wind
Mount Hope Woodland Park Fishing Area is a popular spot for anglers in Kansas. The park's lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 50: live conditions (fair)
50Solid
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Hutchinson - North Pond
#6 Hutchinson - North Pond Marginal
20.5 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Flood warning — high, fast water· Blown out · high & rising
Hutchinson North Pond is a popular fishing spot in Kansas, USA. The pond is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Nearby…
Why 46: live conditions (marginal)
46Rated

Fishing near Sterling

The Sterling area has 6 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 near Sterling

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.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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