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Regulations for Bass in Kansas
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 Largemouth bass as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Largemouth bass
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
5
Min size
15"
Measurement
Total Length
Aggregate
5
No closed season.
Statewide in Impounded WIFA Waters: 18-inch minimum length limit, 2 fish daily creel limit.
For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see
These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Bass are caught in lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters throughout Kansas. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Milford Lake, Republican River, and Lake Shawnee.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bass have recently been caught.