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Fishing regulations at Elk River, KS
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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.
Regulations for top species
Largemouth bass
Bag limit5
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size15" (Total Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Aggregate limit5
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
Restrictions & requirements
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
Keep-Whole
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.
Additional information
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
Edibility
Synonyms
Channel catfish
Bag limit10
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Restrictions & requirements
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
Keep-Whole
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.
Additional information
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
Edibility
Synonyms
Blue catfish
Bag limit5
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Restrictions & requirements
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
Keep-Whole
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.
Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.
Site-specific Exceptions:
Bag limit = 10 blue catfish per person per day
- Caney River and all its tributaries
- Little Caney River and all its tributaries
- Verdigris River from Ok-KS line to Tronto Reservoir Dam and all tributaries including Elk River to Elk City Reservoir dam
- Fall River to Fall River Reservoir Dam and Big Hill Creek to Big Hill Reservoir Dam
- Neosho River from OK-KS line to John Redmond Reservoir Dam and all tributaries including Labette creek to Parsons City Lake Dam
- Wolf Creek to Coffey County Lake Dam
- Arkansas River form OK-KS line to 21st Street North Dam (Witchita)
- Ninnescah River from confluence with Arkansas River to confluence with South Fork of Ninnescah River
- South Fork of Ninnescah River to Kingman Citny Lake Dam
For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see
Edibility
Synonyms
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