🐟 What fish can you catch in Ellsworth?

Most commonly caught species around Ellsworth , KS : Largemouth bass - 404 reported catches Channel catfish - 177 reported catches White bass - 152 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 133 reported catches Walleye - 100 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ellsworth fishing reports?

The latest Ellsworth , KS fishing reports are: @joshuabrown9971 reported a nice Channel catfish at Kanopolis Reservoir . @RhettTheExplorer reported a nice Common carp at Kanopolis Reservoir . @RhettTheExplorer reported a nice Common carp at Kanopolis Reservoir . @RhettTheExplorer reported a nice Common carp at Kanopolis Reservoir . @RhettTheExplorer reported a nice White bass at Kanopolis Reservoir . .

Fishing in Ellsworth, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ellsworth, Kansas?

Anglers in Ellsworth , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Smoky Hill River , Kanopolis Reservoir , Hell Creek , Holyrood Lake , Mulberry Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ellsworth?

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Ellsworth

Latest Ellsworth fishing reports

Channel catfish

Kanopolis Reservoir

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Common carp

Kanopolis Reservoir

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Common carp

Kanopolis Reservoir

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Common carp

Kanopolis Reservoir

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White bass

Kanopolis Reservoir

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Blue catfish

Kanopolis Reservoir

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Channel catfish

Kanopolis Reservoir

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Blue catfish

Kanopolis Reservoir

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Golden shiner

Kanopolis State Park

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River carpsucker

Smoky Hill River

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Fishing regulations in Ellsworth

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 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°43′57.7″N 98°13′42.6″W

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FAQ about Ellsworth fishing

Anglers in Ellsworth, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Smoky Hill River, Kanopolis Reservoir, Hell Creek, Holyrood Lake, and Mulberry Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Ellsworth, KS:

Largemouth bass - 404 reported catches
Channel catfish - 177 reported catches
White bass - 152 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 133 reported catches
Walleye - 100 reported catches

The latest Ellsworth, KS fishing reports are:

@joshuabrown9971 reported a nice Channel catfish at Kanopolis Reservoir.
@RhettTheExplorer reported a nice Common carp at Kanopolis Reservoir.
@RhettTheExplorer reported a nice Common carp at Kanopolis Reservoir.
@RhettTheExplorer reported a nice Common carp at Kanopolis Reservoir.
@RhettTheExplorer reported a nice White bass at Kanopolis Reservoir.

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