Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
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.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Kansas state fishing lake · Fishing
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.
Public land & waterNo lottery
KS · Hillsdale Lake · Hunting
Fox squirrels, gray squirrels and cottontail rabbits
KDWP describes abundant rabbits in brushy grasslands and squirrels in mature oak-hickory woods on the public wildlife area.
Season: 2026–27 squirrel: June 1, 2026–February 28, 2027. Cottontail and jackrabbit seasons are open year-round under the current state schedule.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Carry a Kansas hunting license unless exempt and meet hunter education requirements. Hunters must check in and out through the agency system using their licensing credentials.
The waterfowl refuge is closed to all activities October 1–January 15. Youth-Mentor and Novice areas have eligibility restrictions. Non-toxic shot is required at designated dove fields; no off-road vehicles or target shooting.
Why this is included: The official area page describes public squirrel and rabbit hunting with mandatory check-in, rather than a lottery. The state sells ordinary hunting licenses directly; limited deer and turkey permits are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
