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Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

21 in · 5 lb

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General info

Pawpaw Creek is a stream located in Elk County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Greenwood County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

37°32′0.3″N 96°16′52.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Pawpaw 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 April 24th, 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

37°32′0.3″N 96°16′52.7″W
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Cities nearby

Howard

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19.0 miles away

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19.8 miles away

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20.2 miles away

Toronto

25.8 miles away

Elk City

26.4 miles away

Rosalia

27.1 miles away

Atlanta

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29.5 miles away

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33.6 miles away

Dexter

34.2 miles away

Buffalo

34.2 miles away

Elgin

36.7 miles away

El Dorado

37.4 miles away

Douglass

40.0 miles away

Cassoday

40.0 miles away

Augusta

40.5 miles away

Winfield

40.8 miles away

Tyro

42.6 miles away

Whippoorwill

43.7 miles away

Thayer

43.8 miles away

Earlton

44.6 miles away

Grainola

45.8 miles away

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FAQ about Pawpaw Creek fishing

the Pawpaw Creek is a stream located in Elk County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Greenwood County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
37°32′0.3″N 96°16′52.7″W
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