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John Redmond Reservoir

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Kansas, United States

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Flathead catfish

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Flathead catfish

24 in · 6 lb

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Longnose gar

28 in · 2 lb

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Shortnose gar

31 in · 4 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

John Redmond Reservoir is a lake located in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Freshwater drum, and Flathead catfish.

Location

38°15′12.6″N 95°47′59.7″W
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Fishing regulations at John Redmond Reservoir, 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

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

Ictalurus punctatus

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38°15′12.6″N 95°47′59.7″W
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FAQ about John Redmond Reservoir fishing

John Redmond Reservoir is a lake located in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°15′12.6″N 95°47′59.7″W
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