Marion Reservoir
KDWP lists 6,160 acres of Marion Reservoir, in the Cottonwood River valley between Marion and Hillsboro. Sport fish are walleye, crappie, wipers, white bass and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Channel Catfish
Fair to good, 14-24 inches (KDWP)
Crappie
White crappie on brush piles in 9-15 ft of water
White Bass
Good; points, humps, windblown shorelines
Wiper
Good, 18-24 inches
Walleye
Slow; flats and points; 18-inch minimum, 3/day
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cottonwood PointPublicKDWP-listed boat rampDirections ↗
- Hillsboro CovePublicKDWP-listed boat rampDirections ↗
- French CreekPublicKDWP-listed boat rampDirections ↗
- Durham CovePublicKDWP-listed boat rampDirections ↗
- 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 Marion Reservoir 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Marion Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Fish brush piles for crappie in 9-15 feet of water.
- Work points, humps and windblown shorelines for white bass and wipers.
- Walleye: 18-inch minimum, 3/day with no more than one 21 inches or longer. Drain all gear to stop zebra mussel spread.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.