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Rocky Ford

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kansas, United States

4.3·1382 catches

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Flathead catfish

20 in · 4 lb

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White bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Saugeye

19 in · 3 lb

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Sauger

18 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Sauger

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Saugeye

19 in · 3 lb

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General info

Rocky Ford is a stream located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Riley County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Freshwater drum, Largemouth bass, and Longnose gar.

Location

39°14′18.2″N 96°35′10.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Rocky Ford, 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 Freshwater drum as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Freshwater drum

Seasons

Open
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Good

Aplodinotus grunnieus, Sheephead

Regulations for

39°14′18.2″N 96°35′10.8″W
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Westmoreland

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Emmett

28.7 miles away

Chapman

29.7 miles away

Clay Center

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White City

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36.6 miles away

Enterprise

36.7 miles away

Latimer

37.2 miles away

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FAQ about Rocky Ford fishing

the Rocky Ford is a stream located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Riley County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
39°14′18.2″N 96°35′10.8″W
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