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West Branch Walnut River

Kansas, United States

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West Branch Walnut River fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

13 in Β· 2 lb

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Flathead catfish

12 in Β· 1 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

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

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37Β°49β€²1.2β€³N 96Β°50β€²23.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch Walnut 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 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the West Branch Walnut River is a stream located in Butler County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°49β€²1.2β€³N 96Β°50β€²23.3β€³W
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