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Fishing in Scranton, KS

Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Scranton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White crappie
White crappie
White bass
White bass
Bluegill
Bluegill

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White crappie

Clinton Lake

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White crappie

Clinton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Clinton Lake

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White crappie

Clinton Lake

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White crappie

Clinton Lake

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White bass

Clinton Lake

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Freshwater drum

Clinton Lake

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White crappie

Clinton Lake

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White bass

Kansas River

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Largemouth bass

Yankee Tank Creek

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About Scranton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Scranton, Kansas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,742 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,535 catches for Channel catfish, and 901 catches for White crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Scranton

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 9th, 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°46′40.1″N 95°44′24.7″W
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FAQ about Scranton fishing

Anglers in Scranton, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Wakarusa River, Pomona Lake, Osage County Lake, Strowbridge Reservoir, and Dragoon Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Scranton, KS:
The latest Scranton, KS fishing reports are:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Scranton, KS was a 5 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @katelyne at Rock Creek on December 22, 2021.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Scranton, KS was a 4 ft / 25 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @mschnegelsiepen at Kansas River on April 14, 2016.
The biggest White crappie (by length) reported in Scranton, KS was a 4.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JB2shifty at Yankee Tank Creek on June 9, 2025.

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