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McDowell Creek fishing reports

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Spotted gar

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Longnose gar

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

9 in · 1 lb

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General info

McDowell Creek is a stream located in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Geary County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Green sunfish.

Location

39°04′49.3″N 96°39′13.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on McDowell Creek?

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Fishing regulations at McDowell 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

39°04′49.3″N 96°39′13.1″W
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Cities nearby

Ogden

3.5 miles away

Manhattan

7.9 miles away

Junction City

11.1 miles away

Zeandale

13.4 miles away

Milford

15.2 miles away

Dwight

16.6 miles away

Riley

17.7 miles away

Alma

20.2 miles away

White City

20.3 miles away

Wamego

20.3 miles away

Chapman

21.2 miles away

Louisville

21.6 miles away

Wakefield

21.7 miles away

Bala

22.5 miles away

Olsburg

24.4 miles away

Randolph

24.7 miles away

Westmoreland

25.2 miles away

Woodbine

25.6 miles away

Latimer

25.8 miles away

Enterprise

27.7 miles away

Navarre

31.2 miles away

Clay Center

32.8 miles away

Hope

35.2 miles away

Manchester

35.7 miles away

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FAQ about McDowell Creek fishing

the McDowell Creek is a stream located in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Geary County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
39°04′49.3″N 96°39′13.1″W
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