Reservoir

Kirwin Reservoir

, Kansas

The Bureau of Reclamation lists Kirwin Reservoir at 5,065 acres (3,465 available for recreation), within Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge near Phillipsburg. Species include walleye, black crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, wipers and channel catfish.

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Surface area5,065 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

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Walleye●●●○○

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Wiper●●○○○

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Boat launches

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

Kirwin boat rampsPublic
Bureau of Reclamation lists 3 boat launch ramps with 3 launch lanes; reached off State Highway 9, about 11 miles southeast of Phillipsburg.Directions ↗
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 Kirwin 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.

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Local tips

Only 3,465 acres are open for recreation within the refuge.
Walleye, crappie and wipers are the main targets.
Check refuge rules before fishing.

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