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Fishing regulations at Fort Scott Lake, 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.
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.
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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
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FAQ about Fort Scott Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
- White bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @omarhernandez7717 reported a nice Black crappie.
- @wobblychair reported a nice Black crappie.
- @wobblychair reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @wobblychair reported a nice Black crappie.
- @amari-berry reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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