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North Cottonwood River

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Kansas, United States

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Channel catfish

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Freshwater drum

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Flathead catfish

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Walleye

25 in · 5 lb

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White bass

20 in · 6 lb

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White bass

19 in · 5 lb

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General info

North Cottonwood River is a stream located in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Marion County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing White bass, White crappie, and Flathead catfish.

Location

38°26′23.5″N 97°22′39.6″W
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Fishing regulations at North Cottonwood River, 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 White bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

White bass

Seasons

Open
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Very good

Morone chrysops

Regulations for

38°26′23.5″N 97°22′39.6″W
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FAQ about North Cottonwood River fishing

the North Cottonwood River is a stream located in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Marion County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°26′23.5″N 97°22′39.6″W
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