🐟 What fish can you catch in Great Bend?

Most commonly caught species around Great Bend , KS : Largemouth bass - 275 reported catches Channel catfish - 113 reported catches Bluegill - 40 reported catches Common carp - 38 reported catches Flathead catfish - 26 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Great Bend fishing reports?

The latest Great Bend , KS fishing reports are: @boydgabe reported a nice Channel catfish at Smoky Hill River . @lincolncale reported a nice Largemouth bass at Veteran's Memorial Park . @eastonelmore reported a nice White crappie at Veteran's Memorial Park . @boydgabe reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Smoky Hill River . @lincolncale reported a nice Bluegill at Veteran's Memorial Park . .

Fishing in Great Bend, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Great Bend, Kansas?

Anglers in Great Bend , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (KS) , Veteran's Memorial Park , Stone Lake , Cheyenne Bottoms , Walnut Creek .

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

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Great Bend

Latest Great Bend fishing reports

Channel catfish

Smoky Hill River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Veteran's Memorial Park

8 in · 3 oz

White crappie

Veteran's Memorial Park

length · weight

Shovelnose sturgeon

Smoky Hill River

length · weight

Bluegill

Veteran's Memorial Park

6 in · 3 oz

River carpsucker

Smoky Hill River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Veteran's Memorial Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Veteran's Memorial Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Veteran's Memorial Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Veteran's Memorial Park

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Great Bend

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 21st, 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°21′33.5″N 98°48′5.8″W

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FAQ about Great Bend fishing

Anglers in Great Bend, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Arkansas River (KS), Veteran's Memorial Park, Stone Lake, Cheyenne Bottoms, and Walnut Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Great Bend, KS:

Largemouth bass - 275 reported catches
Channel catfish - 113 reported catches
Bluegill - 40 reported catches
Common carp - 38 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 26 reported catches

The latest Great Bend, KS fishing reports are:

@boydgabe reported a nice Channel catfish at Smoky Hill River.
@lincolncale reported a nice Largemouth bass at Veteran's Memorial Park.
@eastonelmore reported a nice White crappie at Veteran's Memorial Park.
@boydgabe reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Smoky Hill River.
@lincolncale reported a nice Bluegill at Veteran's Memorial Park.

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