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Fishing in Protection, KS

Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Protection

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
White bass
White bass
Hybrid striped bass
Hybrid striped bass

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Largemouth bass

Kiowa County State Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kiowa County State Lake

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Kiowa County State Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kiowa County State Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kiowa County State Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kiowa County State Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Coldwater

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Black crappie

Nescatunga Creek

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Black crappie

Nescatunga Creek

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Black crappie

Nescatunga Creek

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About Protection fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Protection, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 538 catches for Largemouth bass, 98 catches for Channel catfish, and 29 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Protection

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

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

37°12′1.4″N 99°28′50.9″W
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FAQ about Protection fishing

Anglers in Protection, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Coldwater, West Branch Nescatunga Creek, Cimarron River, and Cavalry Creek.
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