Fishing in Shawnee, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shawnee, Kansas?

Anglers in Shawnee , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (KS) , Shawnee Mission Lake , New Olathe Lake , Kansas River , Gardner Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Shawnee?

Most commonly caught species around Shawnee , KS : Largemouth bass - 26,054 reported catches Channel catfish - 6,536 reported catches Bluegill - 5,405 reported catches Green sunfish - 2,466 reported catches White crappie - 2,009 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Shawnee fishing reports?

The latest Shawnee , KS fishing reports are: @DAV1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Chapel Park . @DAV1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Chapel Park . @alan-conklin reported a nice Bluegill . @pacfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass . @seymour.fish reported a nice White crappie at Catclaw Lake (Reed Area Number 8 Lake) . .

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

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Shawnee

Latest Shawnee fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Woods Chapel Park

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Largemouth bass

Woods Chapel Park

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

Catclaw Lake (Reed Area Number 8 Lake)

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Freshwater drum

Wakarusa River

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Freshwater drum

Wakarusa River

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Largemouth bass

Wakarusa River

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Largemouth bass

Zajic Lake

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Freshwater drum

Wakarusa River

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Fishing regulations in Shawnee

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 June 12th, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°00′56.9″N 94°48′27.4″W

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FAQ about Shawnee fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Shawnee, Kansas?

Anglers in Shawnee, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (KS), Shawnee Mission Lake, New Olathe Lake, Kansas River, and Gardner Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Shawnee?

Most commonly caught species around Shawnee, KS:

Largemouth bass - 26,054 reported catches
Channel catfish - 6,536 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,405 reported catches
Green sunfish - 2,466 reported catches
White crappie - 2,009 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Shawnee fishing reports?

The latest Shawnee, KS fishing reports are:

@DAV1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Chapel Park.
@DAV1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Chapel Park.
@alan-conklin reported a nice Bluegill.
@pacfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@seymour.fish reported a nice White crappie at Catclaw Lake (Reed Area Number 8 Lake).

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Shawnee?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Shawnee, KS. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: