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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

22 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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General info

Elbo Creek is a stream located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Riley County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Channel catfish.

Location

39°13′58.1″N 96°29′13.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Elbo Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Elbo 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.

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

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

Regulations for

39°13′58.1″N 96°29′13.1″W
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9.7 miles away

Westmoreland

11.8 miles away

Ogden

14.2 miles away

Olsburg

15.4 miles away

Alma

18.5 miles away

Riley

18.8 miles away

Randolph

19.9 miles away

Milford

23.0 miles away

Emmett

23.5 miles away

Junction City

24.1 miles away

Onaga

24.5 miles away

Bala

25.4 miles away

Maple Hill

26.6 miles away

Dwight

27.4 miles away

Delia

27.9 miles away

Wakefield

28.5 miles away

White City

33.1 miles away

Chapman

33.8 miles away

Silver Lake

35.0 miles away

Latimer

39.2 miles away

Harveyville

41.6 miles away

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FAQ about Elbo Creek fishing

the Elbo Creek is a stream located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Riley County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
39°13′58.1″N 96°29′13.1″W
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