🐟 What fish can you catch in Emporia?

Most commonly caught species around Emporia , KS : Largemouth bass - 700 reported catches Channel catfish - 259 reported catches White crappie - 170 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 148 reported catches Bluegill - 112 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Emporia fishing reports?

The latest Emporia , KS fishing reports are: @jacobclark2497 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooster Lake . @ChepoRaygoza reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooster Lake . @bsamol reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lyon County State Lake . @bsamol reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lyon County State Lake . @FerMeraz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melvern Lake . .

Fishing in Emporia, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Emporia, Kansas?

Anglers in Emporia , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Neosho River , Lyon County State Lake , Marais des Cygnes River , Cottonwood River , Jones Park .

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

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Emporia

Latest Emporia fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Wooster Lake

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Largemouth bass

Wooster Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lyon County State Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lyon County State Lake

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Largemouth bass

Melvern Lake

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Saugeye

Melvern Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Wooster Lake

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Largemouth bass

Wooster Lake

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Largemouth bass

Chase County State Lake

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Fishing regulations in Emporia

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 22nd, 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

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15"

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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°24′10.1″N 96°11′32.6″W

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FAQ about Emporia fishing

Anglers in Emporia, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Neosho River, Lyon County State Lake, Marais des Cygnes River, Cottonwood River, and Jones Park.

Most commonly caught species around Emporia, KS:

Largemouth bass - 700 reported catches
Channel catfish - 259 reported catches
White crappie - 170 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 148 reported catches
Bluegill - 112 reported catches

The latest Emporia, KS fishing reports are:

@jacobclark2497 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooster Lake.
@ChepoRaygoza reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooster Lake.
@bsamol reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lyon County State Lake.
@bsamol reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lyon County State Lake.
@FerMeraz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melvern Lake.

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