31 public waters in the Northeast Kansas region — 11 lakes/reservoirs and 20 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Kansas licence.
See every public fishing venue in Kansas on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Douglas County, Kansas — Clinton Lake is a 7,341-acre lake, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks: One of Kansas's big US Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoirs (Milford, Tuttle Creek, Perry, Clinton, Melvern, Pomona, John Redmond, Council Grove, Marion, El Dorado, Hillsdale) — the state's best all-round fisheries. Walleye and stocked Saugeye, White Bass and Wiper (Striped Bass hybrid) runs, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, slab Crappie, and trophy-class channel, blue and Flathead Catfish. Big open water with a strong summer boating scene.
Douglas State Fishing Lake, a 181-acre lake in Douglas County, Kansas, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lone Star Lake, a 178-acre lake in Douglas County, Kansas, managed by Public boat ramp (OSM): One of Kansas's big US Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoirs (Milford, Tuttle Creek, Perry, Clinton, Melvern, Pomona, John Redmond, Council Grove, Marion, El Dorado, Hillsdale) — the state's best all-round fisheries. Walleye and stocked Saugeye, White Bass and Wiper (Striped Bass hybrid) runs, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, slab Crappie, and trophy-class channel, blue and Flathead Catfish. Big open water with a strong summer boating scene.
Douglas County, Kansas — Douglas Lake is a 178-acre lake, managed by Public boat ramp (OSM): One of Kansas's big US Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoirs (Milford, Tuttle Creek, Perry, Clinton, Melvern, Pomona, John Redmond, Council Grove, Marion, El Dorado, Hillsdale) — the state's best all-round fisheries. Walleye and stocked Saugeye, White Bass and Wiper (Striped Bass hybrid) runs, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, slab Crappie, and trophy-class channel, blue and Flathead Catfish. Big open water with a strong summer boating scene.
Lake View Lake, a 149-acre lake in Douglas County, Kansas, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Douglas County, Kansas — Crown Lake is a 46-acre lake, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Douglas County, Kansas, Night Heron Shallows is a 29-acre lake, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Douglas County, Kansas, Shorebird Shallows is a 28-acre lake, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Alvamar, a 23-acre lake in Douglas County, Kansas, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Douglas County, Kansas, Maple Marsh is a 18-acre lake, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Baldwin City Lake (9 acres) sits in Douglas County, Kansas, managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. A Kansas city or county-owned public lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked hybrid striper (Wiper) fishery. Conventionally open to public fishing on a Kansas licence; check local rules for boat/motor restrictions.
Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Douglas and 3 more counties in Kansas — Kansas River is a 272 km stream: The Kansas River ('the Kaw') — from its start at Junction City (Republican + Smoky Hill rivers) to the Missouri River at Kansas City. Channel, flathead and Blue Catfish, Walleye below the low dams, White Bass runs in spring, Freshwater Drum and Carp. A popular float and jug-line river.
Wakarusa River runs 59 km through Shawnee, Douglas and Wabaunsee Counties, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Captain Creek runs 38 km through Douglas and Johnson Counties, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
In Franklin, Osage and Douglas Counties, Kansas, Appanoose Creek is a 25 km river or creek. A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Eightmile Creek runs 25 km through Franklin and Douglas Counties, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
West Fork Tauy Creek (1 km) flows through Douglas and Franklin Counties, Kansas. A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
In Jefferson, Douglas and Leavenworth Counties, Kansas, Mud Creek is a 7 km river or creek. A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Washington Creek (25 km) flows through Douglas County, Kansas. A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Franklin and Douglas Counties, Kansas — East Fork Tauy Creek is a 21 km stream: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Coal Creek runs 16 km through Douglas County, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Baldwin Creek runs 2 km through Douglas County, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Middle Fork Tauy Creek runs 17 km through Douglas and Franklin Counties, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
East Appanoose Creek runs 12 km through Franklin and Douglas Counties, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Little Wakarusa Creek (13 km) flows through Douglas County, Kansas. A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Leavenworth and Douglas Counties, Kansas — Kent Creek is a 10 km stream: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Coon Creek runs 6 km through Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Douglas County, Kansas — Yankee Tank Creek is a 8 km stream: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Martin Creek runs 6 km through Johnson and Douglas Counties, Kansas: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Douglas and Franklin Counties, Kansas — West Fork Eightmile Creek is a 6 km stream: A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
In Douglas and Johnson Counties, Kansas, Coleman Creek is a 6 km river or creek. A Kansas river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, KDWP access points and public parks (Kansas streambeds are private off federally-navigable reaches — see access rules).
Across its mapped waters, Douglas County holds 19 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye and Northern Pike.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Kansas map Join PiscaMapsOne Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks fishing licence covers every public water in the state, the federal reservoirs and State Fishing Lakes included — the resident annual is about $29.50, the non-resident annual about $97.50, with non-resident 1-day and 5-day options. A separate ~$14.50 trout permit is required to keep trout at KDWP's winter community-lake put-and-take program. Kansas residents 75 and older need no licence, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy at ksoutdoors.com.