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Fishing in Riley, KS

Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Riley

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Hybrid striped bass
Hybrid striped bass

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White crappie

Willow Lake

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White crappie

Willow Lake

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White crappie

Willow Lake

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Black crappie

Tuttle Creek Lake

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White crappie

Tuttle Creek Lake

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White crappie

Tuttle Creek Lake

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White crappie

Willow Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Milford Lake

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Largemouth bass

Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake Number Two

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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About Riley fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Riley, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,653 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,668 catches for Channel catfish, and 1,150 catches for Blue catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Riley

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

39°17′56.4″N 96°49′39.7″W
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FAQ about Riley fishing

Anglers in Riley, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Milford Lake, Republican River, Kansas River, Big Blue River, and Tuttle Creek Lake.
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