Find named public hunting areas, lakes, ponds and fishing access with ordinary-license or directly purchased entry. Explore official maps, permits and local restrictions before you go.
417 hunting areas901 fishing opportunities50 states represented
8 reviewed official opportunities in this selection · Showing 1–8
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Atchison State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
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Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Barber State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Black Kettle State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Bourbon State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Brown State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Butler State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Chase State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Freshwater fish — consult this lake’s current species report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Clark State Fishing Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt; ordinary fishing licenses are directly purchased. Separate trout permits apply where required.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Some lakes have restricted boat motors or very low water; verify the named lake before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database
We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.
