Reservoir

Hillsdale Lake

, Kansas

KDWP states approximately 4,500 acres of water at Hillsdale are open to fishing. KDWP's fishing report rates crappie good, with walleye, white bass and channel catfish fair.

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Surface area4,500 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●○○

Good; deep vertical structure, 12 ft and deeper (KDWP report)

Walleye●●○○○

Fair; deep structure

White Bass●●○○○

Fair; windblown points, rocky banks

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Fair; lakewide

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Slow in report; rocky, medium-depth structure

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 Hillsdale Lake 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

Target crappie on vertical structure in 12 feet of water or deeper.
Walleye hold on deep structure; try worm rigs or deep-diving crankbaits.
Channel cats are worth a try at creek mouths after rain.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.