Council Grove Lake
Council Grove Lake impounds 3,235 surface acres at conservation pool per KDWP. Crappie, channel and flathead catfish, white bass, wiper and saugeye have fair to excellent populations.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Channel Catfish
White Bass
Saugeye
Flathead Catfish
Wiper
Largemouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Munkers Creek areaPublicKDWP launch site near the upper end of the reservoirDirections ↗
- Neosho River areaPublicKDWP launch site near the upper end of the reservoirDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Council Grove Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Council Grove Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie, white bass, saugeye and channel catfish are the main fisheries.
- Launch sites near the upper ends (Munkers Creek and Neosho River) are KDWP-run; most USACE parks also launch.
- Check the Kansas fishing regulations for limits.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.