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Catfish fishing in Kansas

Kansas provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for catfish. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

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Latest Catfish fishing reports in Kansas

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Channel catfish

Bull Creek

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Channel catfish

Lake Afton

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Channel catfish

Big Creek

14 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

Big Creek

16 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Channel catfish

Big Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

Camp Moon Lake

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Camp Moon Lake

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Flathead catfish

Persimmon Hill

42 in · 41 lb

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Channel catfish

Augusta Lake

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Augusta Lake

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Regulations for Catfish 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 Channel catfish as of August 6th, 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
Restrictions & requirements
Additional information
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 Northwest RegionNortheast RegionSouthwest RegionSouth Central RegionSoutheast Region
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

38°29′53″N 98°19′12.7″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Catfish species can you catch in Kansas?
Anglers in Kansas commonly catch several Catfish species, including Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Flathead catfish, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams 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.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Catfish in Kansas?
Catfish are caught in lakes, rivers and streams 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 Catfish have recently been caught.