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Common carp

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General info

Pawnee River is a stream located in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Gray County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Common carp.

Location

38°08′5″N 100°31′15.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Pawnee River?

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Fishing regulations at Pawnee River, KS

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 4th, 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

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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

38°08′5″N 100°31′15.5″W
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FAQ about Pawnee River fishing

the Pawnee River is a stream located in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Gray County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°08′5″N 100°31′15.5″W
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