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Flathead catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Paw Paw Creek is a stream located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Flathead catfish.

Location

39°05′1.9″N 96°14′49.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Paw Paw Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Paw Paw Creek, 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 24th, 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

39°05′1.9″N 96°14′49.9″W
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18.5 miles away

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18.5 miles away

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20.5 miles away

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24.5 miles away

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24.8 miles away

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25.4 miles away

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26.2 miles away

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28.3 miles away

Topeka

29.8 miles away

Bushong

30.5 miles away

Hoyt

31.1 miles away

Olsburg

31.1 miles away

Wakarusa

32.3 miles away

Junction City

32.6 miles away

White City

33.0 miles away

Riley

34.5 miles away

Scranton

34.5 miles away

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FAQ about Paw Paw Creek fishing

the Paw Paw Creek is a stream located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°05′1.9″N 96°14′49.9″W
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