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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

School Branch is a stream located in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°31′35.6″N 96°50′51″W
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Fishing regulations at School Branch, 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 27th, 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

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39°31′35.6″N 96°50′51″W
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Cities nearby

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Olsburg

14.0 miles away

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15.8 miles away

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15.9 miles away

Clay Center

18.0 miles away

Morganville

19.4 miles away

Wakefield

23.3 miles away

Milford

24.7 miles away

Westmoreland

24.9 miles away

Hanover

25.4 miles away

Manhattan

26.7 miles away

Ogden

29.6 miles away

Clyde

29.8 miles away

Beattie

32.6 miles away

Zeandale

33.7 miles away

Louisville

34.3 miles away

Junction City

34.5 miles away

Onaga

36.2 miles away

Wamego

36.3 miles away

Manchester

39.2 miles away

Chapman

39.3 miles away

Emmett

44.8 miles away

Alma

46.3 miles away

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FAQ about School Branch fishing

the School Branch is a stream located in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
39°31′35.6″N 96°50′51″W
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