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Fishing regulations at Lake McKinley, 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 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.
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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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FAQ about Lake McKinley fishing
- Largemouth bass - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
- White crappie - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Tuc2525 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Mr.Bartholomew reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Mr.Bartholomew reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Mr.Bartholomew reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Mr.Bartholomew reported a nice Channel catfish.
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