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Fishing in Baxter Springs, KS

Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Baxter Springs

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White crappie
White crappie
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Channel catfish

Kellogg Lake

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Largemouth bass

Willow Branch

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Largemouth bass

Willow Branch

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Bluegill

Kellogg Lake

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Bluegill

Kellogg Lake

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Bluegill

Kellogg Lake

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Bluegill

Kellogg Lake

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Bluegill

Kellogg Lake

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Bluegill

Kellogg Lake

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Bluegill

Kellogg Lake

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About Baxter Springs fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Baxter Springs, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,358 catches for Largemouth bass, 304 catches for Channel catfish, and 254 catches for White crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Baxter Springs

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Kansas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

No closed season.

Statewide in Impounded WIFA Waters: 18-inch minimum length limit, 2 fish daily creel limit.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°01′10.2″N 94°44′6.4″W
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FAQ about Baxter Springs fishing

Anglers in Baxter Springs, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Spring River, Neosho River, Shoal Creek, Center Creek, and Shoal Creek Falls.
Most commonly caught species around Baxter Springs, KS:
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