🐟 What fish can you catch in Waldo?

Most commonly caught species around Waldo , KS : Largemouth bass - 353 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 134 reported catches Channel catfish - 128 reported catches Walleye - 65 reported catches White bass - 46 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waldo fishing reports?

The latest Waldo , KS fishing reports are: @I_catch_Dinks_only reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wilson Reservoir . @boydgabe reported a nice Channel catfish at Smoky Hill River . @boydgabe reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Smoky Hill River . @ratzhepatitis reported a nice Common carp at Fossil Lake . @ratzhepatitis reported a nice Common carp at Fossil Lake . .

Fishing in Waldo, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waldo, Kansas?

Anglers in Waldo , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Wilson Reservoir , Saline River , Elm Creek .

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

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Waldo

Latest Waldo fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Wilson Reservoir

18 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Channel catfish

Smoky Hill River

length · weight

Shovelnose sturgeon

Smoky Hill River

length · weight

Common carp

Fossil Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Fossil Lake

length · weight

River carpsucker

Smoky Hill River

length · weight

Brown trout

length · weight

Common carp

Fossil Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Fossil Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Fossil Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Waldo

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 19th, 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

39°07′12″N 98°47′53.9″W

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FAQ about Waldo fishing

Anglers in Waldo, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Wilson Reservoir, Saline River, and Elm Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Waldo, KS:

Largemouth bass - 353 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 134 reported catches
Channel catfish - 128 reported catches
Walleye - 65 reported catches
White bass - 46 reported catches

The latest Waldo, KS fishing reports are:

@I_catch_Dinks_only reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wilson Reservoir.
@boydgabe reported a nice Channel catfish at Smoky Hill River.
@boydgabe reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Smoky Hill River.
@ratzhepatitis reported a nice Common carp at Fossil Lake.
@ratzhepatitis reported a nice Common carp at Fossil Lake.

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