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Fishing in Otis, KS

Kansas, United States

Best fishing spots in Otis, KS

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Top fish species in Otis

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Common carp
Common carp
Bluegill
Bluegill
White crappie
White crappie

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Channel catfish

Smoky Hill River

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Largemouth bass

Stone Lake

18 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

Smoky Hill River

25 in · 5 lb

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Black crappie

Veteran's Memorial Park

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Largemouth bass

Veteran's Memorial Park

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Black crappie

Veteran's Memorial Park

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Yellow bullhead

Veteran's Memorial Park

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Bluegill

Veteran's Memorial Park

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Largemouth bass

Veteran's Memorial Park

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Largemouth bass

Stone Lake

35 in · 22 lb

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About Otis fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Otis, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 375 catches for Largemouth bass, 174 catches for Channel catfish, and 58 catches for Common carp.

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Fishing regulations in Otis

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 8th, 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°32′4.9″N 99°03′11.9″W
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FAQ about Otis fishing

Anglers in Otis, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Smoky Hill River and Walnut Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Otis, KS:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Otis, KS was a 3 ft / 22 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @chris.pinales at Stone Lake on May 2, 2026.
The biggest Common carp (by length) reported in Otis, KS was a 5 ft / 25 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bjones1199 at Veteran's Memorial Park on May 27, 2018.

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