Kansas River

The Kansas River, also called the Kaw, is a meandering river in northeastern Kansas. Both names come from the Kanza (Kaw) people.

River facts

Recreation along the river includes fishing, canoeing, kayaking and rowing. A dam at Lawrence creates a standing pool for one of the city's water intakes.

Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for river-specific regulations before you fish.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Kansas River in Pennsylvania, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for current access.

• Lawrence Eighth Street Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: Bass Pro Shop, 23.9 mi
• Lawrence Riverfront Park Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: Bass Pro Shop, 24.2 mi
• Boat ramp near Edwardsville Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Bass Pro Shop, 4.9 mi
• Boat ramp near De Soto Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Bass Pro Shops, 11.8 mi
• Kaw Point Nearest bait shop: Bass Pro Shop, 10.9 mi
• Boat ramp near Kansas City Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Bass Pro Shop, 10.7 mi
• Ogden
• Boat ramp near Manhattan Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Boat ramp near Wamego Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Boggs Landing
• Boat ramp near Belvue Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Boat ramp near Topeka Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Perry-Lecompton Rising Sun River Access

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

• Bass Pro Shop 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City No phone listed
• Bass Pro Shops 12051 North Kansas City Road, Olathe +1-913-254-5200

Lakes and flowages on the Kansas River

Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:

Source: Kansas River (Wikipedia)

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