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Fishing in McCracken, KS

Kansas, United States

Best fishing spots in McCracken, KS

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Top fish species in McCracken

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Walleye
Walleye
White bass
White bass
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

Chetolah Creek

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Bluff Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Big Creek

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Walleye

18 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Cedar Bluff Reservoir

16 in · 1 lb

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Freshwater drum

Cedar Bluff Reservoir

15 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Cedar Bluff Reservoir

21 in · 5 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Chetolah Creek

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Channel catfish

Big Creek

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About McCracken fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around McCracken, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 286 catches for Largemouth bass, 116 catches for Channel catfish, and 79 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in McCracken

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 18th, 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

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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°34′55.6″N 99°34′6.2″W
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FAQ about McCracken fishing

Anglers in McCracken, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Cedar Bluff Reservoir, Smoky Hill River, and Walnut Creek.
Most commonly caught species around McCracken, KS:
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