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Fishing in Derby, KS

Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Derby

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White crappie
White crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish

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Green sunfish

Gypsum Creek

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Largemouth bass

Spring Creek

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Largemouth bass

Gypsum Creek

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Green sunfish

Gypsum Creek

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Gypsum Creek

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Gypsum Creek

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Gypsum Creek

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Gypsum Creek

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Gypsum Creek

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Green sunfish

Gypsum Creek

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About Derby fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Derby, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 7,348 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,056 catches for Channel catfish, and 937 catches for White crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Derby

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 13th, 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°33′25.6″N 97°15′18.7″W
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FAQ about Derby fishing

Anglers in Derby, KS recommend these top fishing spots: High Park Pond, Arkansas River (KS), Little Arkansas River, Republican Creek, and Sandcrest.
Most commonly caught species around Derby, KS:
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