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Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Spotted bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

8 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Riley Lakes is a water located in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Spotted bass.

Location

39Β°29β€²19β€³N 96Β°00β€²15.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Riley Lakes, 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 species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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74.0 miles away

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76.0 miles away

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77.3 miles away

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79.5 miles away

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81.0 miles away

Kansas City

81.5 miles away

Overland Park

81.9 miles away

Leawood

84.0 miles away

Raytown

89.2 miles away

Grandview

89.8 miles away

Belton

91.4 miles away

Raymore

95.4 miles away

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FAQ about Riley Lakes fishing

Riley Lakes is a water located in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°29β€²19β€³N 96Β°00β€²15.1β€³W
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