Kanopolis Reservoir

, Kansas

Kanopolis Lake covers about 3,400 acres per the Corps of Engineers. Saugeye, white bass and channel catfish are most sought after, with crappie and wipers also caught.

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Surface area3,400 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Saugeye●●●○○

Most sought after

White Bass●●●○○

Rated good

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Rated good

Crappie●●○○○

Rated good

Wiper●●○○○

2 per day creel limit

Blue Catfish●○○○○

35 inch minimum

Walleye●○○○○

Bluegill●○○○○

Boat launches

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

Venango Campground rampPublic
Boat ramp with courtesy docksDirections ↗
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 Kanopolis 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

Saugeye, white bass and channel catfish are the top targets.
Blue catfish have a 35 inch minimum and wipers a 2 per day limit.
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.