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Cheney Reservoir

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Kansas, United States

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Walleye

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General info

Cheney Reservoir is a lake located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Kingman County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, White crappie, and Channel catfish.

Location

37°46′15.8″N 97°51′30.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Cheney 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 Walleye as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

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5

No closed season.

The statewide 15-inch length limit on walleye, sauger and saugeye does not apply to in rivers, streams and tailwaters.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

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37°46′15.8″N 97°51′30.4″W
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FAQ about Cheney Reservoir fishing

Cheney Reservoir is a lake located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Kingman County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
37°46′15.8″N 97°51′30.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Cheney Reservoir 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.
The most common species in Cheney Reservoir are:
  • Walleye - 45 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White crappie - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Channel catfish - 59 members reported to have caught this fish
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