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Fishing regulations at Waconda Lake, KS
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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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
No size limit. No closed season.
Statewide in Impounded WIFA Waters: 2 fish daily creel limit.
For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Waconda Lake fishing
- Channel catfish - 35 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
- Freshwater drum - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
- @JasonBabcock_17 reported a nice Bigmouth buffalo.
- @nathan.werner reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @nathan.werner reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @Hookset_Jam reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @InsolentLegend reported a nice Channel catfish.
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