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Lake Shawnee

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kansas, United States

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General info

Lake Shawnee is a lake located in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Rainbow trout.

Location

39°00′2″N 95°37′46″W
Directions

Official website

parks.snco.us

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Fishing regulations at Lake Shawnee, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size15" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Keep-Whole

Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.

Additional information
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 Northwest RegionNortheast RegionSouthwest RegionSouth Central RegionSoutheast Region
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Keep-Whole

Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.

Additional information
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 Northwest RegionNortheast RegionSouthwest RegionSouth Central RegionSoutheast Region
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Rainbow trout

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryKansas State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Keep-Whole

Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.

Required licenses
From Nov. 1-April 15, all anglers fishing on Type 1 waters stocked with trout must possess a trout permit. Anglers fishing for or possessing trout must have a trout permit on Type 2 waters.
Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see Northwest RegionNortheast RegionSouthwest RegionSouth Central RegionSoutheast Region
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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FAQ about Lake Shawnee fishing

📍 Where is Lake Shawnee located?
Lake Shawnee is a lake located in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°00′2″N 95°37′46″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Shawnee is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Shawnee by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Lake Shawnee?
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📢 What are the latest Lake Shawnee fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Shawnee?

Fishing in Kansas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or at authorized retailers.

In Kansas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 75 and older. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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