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Ottawa State Fishing Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kansas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

10 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Channel catfish

17 in · 4 lb

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General info

Ottawa State Fishing Lake is a lake located in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and White crappie.

Location

39°06′41.2″N 97°34′11.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Ottawa State Fishing Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Ottawa State Fishing Lake, 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 May 3rd, 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°06′41.2″N 97°34′11.9″W
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Ottawa State Fishing Lake is a lake located in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°06′41.2″N 97°34′11.9″W
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