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Walnut Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kansas, United States

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Black crappie

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General info

Walnut Creek is a stream located in Barton County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Ness County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Black bullhead, and Black crappie.

Location

38°25′21.3″N 98°51′6.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Walnut 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
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
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 Northwest RegionNortheast RegionSouthwest RegionSouth Central RegionSoutheast Region
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Black bullhead

Black 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
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
Bag limit50

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.

Aggregate limit50

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 size limit. No closed season.For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see Northwest RegionNortheast RegionSouthwest RegionSouth Central RegionSoutheast Region
Edibility
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
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FAQ about Walnut Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Walnut Creek located?
the Walnut Creek is a stream located in Barton County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Ness County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°25′21.3″N 98°51′6.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Walnut Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Walnut 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 Walnut Creek?
The most common species in the Walnut Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Walnut Creek fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Walnut 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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