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Fishing regulations at Kansas River, 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 Channel catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
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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FAQ about Kansas River fishing
- Channel catfish - 145 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 143 members reported to have caught this fish
- Flathead catfish - 112 members reported to have caught this fish
- @4faithfulfishermen reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @jacobwhite2336 reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @danielcruz5958 reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @jacobwhite2336 reported a nice Common carp.
- @jacobwhite2336 reported a nice Common carp.
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