Fishing in Florence, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Florence, Kansas?

Anglers in Florence , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Marion Reservoir , Marion County Lake , North Cottonwood River , Cottonwood River , Whitewater River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Florence?

Most commonly caught species around Florence , KS : Largemouth bass - 906 reported catches Channel catfish - 377 reported catches White crappie - 183 reported catches Freshwater drum - 159 reported catches Walleye - 145 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Florence fishing reports?

The latest Florence , KS fishing reports are: @Adrian45th reported a nice Blue catfish at El Dorado Lake . @PrairieAngler reported a nice Greengill hybrid . @PrairieAngler reported a nice Bluegill . @ethan.houston reported a nice White crappie at Gast Lake . .

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

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Florence

Latest Florence fishing reports

Blue catfish

El Dorado Lake

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

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Bluegill

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White crappie

Gast Lake

length · weight

Marion Reservoir

length · weight

Channel catfish

El Dorado Lake

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Interstate Park Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

El Dorado Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

East Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gast Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Florence

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 June 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°14′34.1″N 96°55′44″W

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FAQ about Florence fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Florence, Kansas?

Anglers in Florence, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Marion Reservoir, Marion County Lake, North Cottonwood River, Cottonwood River, and Whitewater River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Florence?

Most commonly caught species around Florence, KS:

Largemouth bass - 906 reported catches
Channel catfish - 377 reported catches
White crappie - 183 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 159 reported catches
Walleye - 145 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Florence fishing reports?

The latest Florence, KS fishing reports are:

@Adrian45th reported a nice Blue catfish at El Dorado Lake.
@PrairieAngler reported a nice Greengill hybrid.
@PrairieAngler reported a nice Bluegill.
@ethan.houston reported a nice White crappie at Gast Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Florence?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Florence, KS. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: