Best fishing near Valley Center

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Valley Center, 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 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Newton - Sand Creek
#1 Newton - Sand Creek Fair
12.7 mi away
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Stained · 27 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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Harvey County Camp Hawk
#2 Harvey County Camp Hawk Fair
9.5 mi away
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Stained · 27 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 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Newton - Spring Lake Ponds
#3 Newton - Spring Lake Ponds Fair
10.9 mi away
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Stained · 27 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 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Wichita - K-96 Lake
#4 Wichita - K-96 Lake Good
8.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 68°F · 5 mph wind
Wichita K-96 Lake is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, and covers 365 acres. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Wichita - Sunflower Pond
#5 Wichita - Sunflower Pond Good
12.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 69°F · 5 mph wind
The Wichita Sunflower Pond fishing area is located in Kansas, USA, and is a popular spot for anglers due to the abundance of fish species, such as largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Sedgwick County Park
#6 Sedgwick County Park Good
11.1 mi away
· Nearby flows running· Mostly Clear · 69°F
Sedgwick County Park in Kansas is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The park is home to a variety of fish species including catfish, bass, crappie, bluegill, and trout…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Wichita - Blackbird Pond
#7 Wichita - Blackbird Pond Good
12.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 69°F · 5 mph wind
The Wichita Blackbird Pond is a popular fishing spot in Kansas, USA. The pond is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
#8 Augusta - Santa Fe Lake Good
14.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 67°F
The Augusta Santa Fe Lake fishing area in Kansas is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Wichita Buffalo Park
#9 Wichita Buffalo Park Good
14.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 69°F · 5 mph wind
The Wichita Buffalo Park fishing area is located in Kansas, USA. It is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, with a variety of fish species including catfish, bass, and…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated

Fishing near Valley Center

The Valley Center area has 9 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 Valley Center

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