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Fishing in Hillsdale, KS

Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Hillsdale

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Green sunfish
Green sunfish
White crappie
White crappie

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Largemouth bass

Lake of the Forest

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Largemouth bass

Lake of the Forest

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Channel catfish

Somerset Acres

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White crappie

Little Bull Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lake of the Forest

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Channel catfish

Somerset Acres

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Redear sunfish

Lake of the Forest

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Yellow bullhead

Somerset Acres

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Largemouth bass

Kingston Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake of the Forest

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About Hillsdale fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Hillsdale, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 15,912 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,433 catches for Channel catfish, and 3,290 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Hillsdale

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 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

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

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°39′34.9″N 94°51′24.8″W
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FAQ about Hillsdale fishing

Anglers in Hillsdale, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Hillsdale Lake, Gardner Lake, Indian Creek, Woodland Ridge Pond, and Louisburg Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Hillsdale, KS:
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