Top fish species at West Elkhorn Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

West Elkhorn Creek is a stream located in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Ellsworth County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

38°54′3.2″N 98°10′2.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on West Elkhorn Creek?

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Fishing regulations at West Elkhorn 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

38°54′3.2″N 98°10′2.2″W
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Cities nearby

Ellsworth

12.1 miles away

Sylvan Grove

14.4 miles away

Wilson

17.4 miles away

Tescott

17.4 miles away

Brookville

18.5 miles away

Culver

22.4 miles away

Lucas

22.7 miles away

Dorrance

23.0 miles away

Geneseo

26.5 miles away

Falun

27.3 miles away

Marquette

29.9 miles away

Salina

30.4 miles away

Bennington

32.2 miles away

Claflin

32.7 miles away

Assaria

33.9 miles away

Lindsborg

34.7 miles away

Bridgeport

35.3 miles away

New Cambria

35.6 miles away

Russell

36.8 miles away

Waldo

37.1 miles away

Windom

38.3 miles away

Raymond

45.0 miles away

McPherson

45.7 miles away

Great Bend

50.7 miles away

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FAQ about West Elkhorn Creek fishing

the West Elkhorn Creek is a stream located in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Ellsworth County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°54′3.2″N 98°10′2.2″W
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