🐟 What fish can you catch in Ottawa?

Most commonly caught species around Ottawa , KS : Largemouth bass - 6,794 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,941 reported catches Bluegill - 1,332 reported catches White crappie - 1,022 reported catches Black crappie - 614 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ottawa fishing reports?

The latest Ottawa , KS fishing reports are: @davidjudd4006 reported a nice White crappie at Gardner Lake . @georgecici reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jacksongiblin reported a nice Bluegill at Pat Dawson Billings Nature Area . @javier.hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gardner Lake . @Drake_15 reported a nice Channel catfish at Woodland Ridge Pond . .

Fishing in Ottawa, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ottawa, Kansas?

Anglers in Ottawa , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Marais des Cygnes River , Rock Creek , Nugent Creek .

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

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Ottawa

Latest Ottawa fishing reports

White crappie

Gardner Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

Pat Dawson Billings Nature Area

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Largemouth bass

Gardner Lake

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Channel catfish

Woodland Ridge Pond

26 in · 6 lb

White crappie

Hillsdale Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Hillsdale Lake

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White crappie

Hillsdale Lake

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White crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Melvern Lake

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Fishing regulations in Ottawa

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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°36′0″N 95°15′51.1″W

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FAQ about Ottawa fishing

Anglers in Ottawa, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Marais des Cygnes River, Rock Creek, and Nugent Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Ottawa, KS:

Largemouth bass - 6,794 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,941 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,332 reported catches
White crappie - 1,022 reported catches
Black crappie - 614 reported catches

The latest Ottawa, KS fishing reports are:

@davidjudd4006 reported a nice White crappie at Gardner Lake.
@georgecici reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jacksongiblin reported a nice Bluegill at Pat Dawson Billings Nature Area.
@javier.hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gardner Lake.
@Drake_15 reported a nice Channel catfish at Woodland Ridge Pond.

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