🐟 What fish can you catch in Olathe?

Most commonly caught species around Olathe , KS : Largemouth bass - 23,276 reported catches Channel catfish - 6,047 reported catches Bluegill - 4,725 reported catches Green sunfish - 2,193 reported catches White crappie - 1,771 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Olathe fishing reports?

The latest Olathe , KS fishing reports are: @abadakhtar reported a nice Bluegill at Little Blue River Lakes . @TripleBBB reported a nice Bluegill at Waterfall Park Pond . @TripleBBB reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waterfall Park Pond . @TripleBBB reported a nice Green sunfish at Waterfall Park Pond . @c.bowlin reported a nice White crappie . .

Fishing in Olathe, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Olathe, Kansas?

Anglers in Olathe , 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 Olathe?

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Olathe

Latest Olathe fishing reports

Bluegill

Little Blue River Lakes

length · weight

Bluegill

Waterfall Park Pond

7 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Waterfall Park Pond

10 in · 1 lb

Green sunfish

Waterfall Park Pond

7 in · 3 oz

White crappie

length · weight

Green sunfish

Waterfall Park Pond

7 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Mission Lake

18 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Jacomo

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Olathe

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 22nd, 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°52′59.5″N 94°49′11.3″W

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FAQ about Olathe fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Olathe, KS:

Largemouth bass - 23,276 reported catches
Channel catfish - 6,047 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,725 reported catches
Green sunfish - 2,193 reported catches
White crappie - 1,771 reported catches

The latest Olathe, KS fishing reports are:

@abadakhtar reported a nice Bluegill at Little Blue River Lakes.
@TripleBBB reported a nice Bluegill at Waterfall Park Pond.
@TripleBBB reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waterfall Park Pond.
@TripleBBB reported a nice Green sunfish at Waterfall Park Pond.
@c.bowlin reported a nice White crappie.

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