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Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Big Slough is a stream located in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Harvey County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

38°12′27.9″N 97°38′29.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Slough, 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 2nd, 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

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38°12′27.9″N 97°38′29.2″W
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FAQ about Big Slough fishing

the Big Slough is a stream located in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Harvey County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°12′27.9″N 97°38′29.2″W
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