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Bourbon County State Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kansas, United States

4.6·61 catches

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

25 in · 4 lb

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General info

Bourbon County State Lake is a lake located in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Spotted bass.

Location

37°47′28.6″N 95°04′5.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bourbon County State Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Bourbon County State Lake, 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 April 22nd, 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

Regulations for

37°47′28.6″N 95°04′5.5″W
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Bourbon County State Lake is a lake located in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°47′28.6″N 95°04′5.5″W
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