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Willow Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kansas, United States

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

Willow Creek is a stream located in Osage County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Coffey County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Green sunfish, Yellow bullhead, and Largemouth bass.

Location

38°28′5.3″N 95°36′53.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Willow Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Willow 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Green sunfish

Green sunfish

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Keep-Whole

Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.

Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis cyanellus
Season open: year-round
Yellow bullhead

Yellow bullhead

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Keep-Whole

Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.

Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead
Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
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 Northwest RegionNortheast RegionSouthwest RegionSouth Central RegionSoutheast Region
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
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FAQ about Willow Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Willow Creek located?
the Willow Creek is a stream located in Osage County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Coffey County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°28′5.3″N 95°36′53.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Willow Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Willow Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Willow Creek?
The most common species in the Willow Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Willow Creek fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Willow Creek?

Fishing in Kansas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or at authorized retailers.

In Kansas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 75 and older. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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