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Channel catfish

13 in · 1 lb

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Flathead catfish

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Black bullhead

18 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Longnose gar

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Longnose gar

47 in · 10 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

Slate Creek is a stream located in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Cowley County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Flathead catfish.

Location

37°17′0″N 97°26′51.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Slate Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Slate 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 Channel catfish as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

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

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Regulations for

37°17′0″N 97°26′51.4″W
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Cities nearby

Wellington

1.9 miles away

Belle Plaine

12.0 miles away

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13.0 miles away

Oxford

15.3 miles away

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15.9 miles away

Viola

17.5 miles away

Caldwell

19.3 miles away

Udall

19.5 miles away

Haysville

20.1 miles away

Geuda Springs

20.2 miles away

Derby

21.7 miles away

Braman

25.6 miles away

Rose Hill

26.2 miles away

Arkansas City

26.8 miles away

Goddard

27.1 miles away

Winfield

27.4 miles away

Wichita

28.6 miles away

Douglass

28.9 miles away

Garden Plain

29.1 miles away

Peckham

31.2 miles away

Andover

32.7 miles away

Maize

34.0 miles away

Silverdale

34.3 miles away

Newkirk

35.2 miles away

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FAQ about Slate Creek fishing

the Slate Creek is a stream located in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Cowley County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
37°17′0″N 97°26′51.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Slate Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Slate Creek are:
The latest Slate Creek fishing reports are:
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