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Kansas River

Kansas, United States

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Kansas River fishing reports

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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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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Kansas River is a stream located in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Flathead catfish.

Location

39Β°04β€²22.4β€³N 95Β°42β€²53.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Kansas River, 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 species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Ottawa

40.7 miles away

Lansing

45.3 miles away

Leavenworth

45.7 miles away

Gardner

45.8 miles away

Manhattan

48.3 miles away

Shawnee

48.8 miles away

Lenexa

49.6 miles away

Olathe

49.8 miles away

Kansas City

52.1 miles away

Emporia

53.0 miles away

Merriam

54.9 miles away

Overland Park

56.7 miles away

Prairie Village

58.2 miles away

Leawood

59.6 miles away

Junction City

61.0 miles away

Kansas City

62.3 miles away

Gladstone

62.7 miles away

Grandview

65.4 miles away

Belton

65.8 miles away

St. Joseph

67.3 miles away

Raytown

67.3 miles away

Raymore

70.0 miles away

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FAQ about Kansas River fishing

the Kansas River is a stream located in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°04β€²22.4β€³N 95Β°42β€²53.3β€³W
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