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Trout fishing in Kansas

Kansas provides some freshwater fishing opportunities for trout. Stocked lakes and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers during winter months.

Types of Trout in Kansas

Best baits and lures for Trout in Kansas

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Regulations for Trout 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 Rainbow trout as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5
From Nov. 1-April 15, all anglers fishing on Type 1 waters stocked with trout must possess a trout permit. Anglers fishing for or possessing trout must have a trout permit on Type 2 waters.

No size limit. No closed season.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

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Oncorhynchus mykiss

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38°29′53″N 98°19′12.7″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Kansas commonly catch several Trout species, including Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Tiger trout, and Sea trout, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

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.
Trout 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 Trout have recently been caught.