🐟 What fish can you catch in Gardner?

Most commonly caught species around Gardner , KS : Largemouth bass - 18,237 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,218 reported catches Bluegill - 3,854 reported catches Green sunfish - 1,638 reported catches White crappie - 1,447 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gardner fishing reports?

The latest Gardner , KS fishing reports are: @camacho.santiago reported a nice White bass at Hillsdale Lake . @camacho.santiago reported a nice White bass at Hillsdale Lake . @mykahpedersen reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Wakarusa River . @ericaunger reported a nice Largemouth bass at GEHS Pond . @ericaunger reported a nice Largemouth bass at GEHS Pond . .

Fishing in Gardner, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gardner, Kansas?

Anglers in Gardner , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Shawnee Mission Lake , Kansas River , New Olathe Lake , Hillsdale Lake , Gardner Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Gardner , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Gardner?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Gardner , KS was a 13 ft / 879.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @joehardinger at Somerset Acres on May 11, 2019 .

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Top fish species in Gardner

Latest Gardner fishing reports

White bass

Hillsdale Lake

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White bass

Hillsdale Lake

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Hybrid striped bass

Wakarusa River

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

GEHS Pond

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Largemouth bass

GEHS Pond

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Channel catfish

Osawatomie Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Gardner Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Gardner Lake

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Fishing regulations in Gardner

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 May 5th, 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"

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Total Length

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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°48′56.9″N 94°55′48″W

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FAQ about Gardner fishing

Anglers in Gardner, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Shawnee Mission Lake, Kansas River, New Olathe Lake, Hillsdale Lake, and Gardner Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Gardner, KS:

Largemouth bass - 18,237 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,218 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,854 reported catches
Green sunfish - 1,638 reported catches
White crappie - 1,447 reported catches

The latest Gardner, KS fishing reports are:

@camacho.santiago reported a nice White bass at Hillsdale Lake.
@camacho.santiago reported a nice White bass at Hillsdale Lake.
@mykahpedersen reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Wakarusa River.
@ericaunger reported a nice Largemouth bass at GEHS Pond.
@ericaunger reported a nice Largemouth bass at GEHS Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Gardner, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Gardner, KS was a 12 ft / 0.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryanwelty35 at Riss Lake on May 3, 2014.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Gardner, KS was a 13 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shendrix4636 at Shawnee Mission Lake on August 13, 2016.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Gardner, KS was a 13 ft / 879.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @joehardinger at Somerset Acres on May 11, 2019.