Big Hill Reservoir

, Kansas

Big Hill Reservoir, 4.5 miles east of Cherryvale, has 1,240 surface acres and a maximum depth of 60 feet per KDWP. Crappie and channel catfish are rated good.

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Surface area1,240 acres

Max depth60 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●○○

Good, 6-12 inch

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Good, 16-24 inch

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

15-21 inch must be released

White Bass●●○○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●○○○○

18 inch minimum

Redear Sunfish●○○○○

Walleye●○○○○

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Big Hill Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Largemouth bass 15-21 inches must be released; smallmouth need 18 inches.
Crappie and channel catfish are rated good.
The reservoir reaches 60 ft deep.

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