🐟 What fish can you catch in Lawrence?

Most commonly caught species around Lawrence , KS : Largemouth bass - 13,964 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,812 reported catches Bluegill - 2,530 reported catches White crappie - 1,570 reported catches Black crappie - 960 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lawrence fishing reports?

The latest Lawrence , KS fishing reports are: @chrismancinas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Mission Lake . @kael.halterman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Creek . @kael.halterman reported a nice Black crappie at Wolf Creek . @davidjudd4006 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gardner Lake . @anthonymarquez1677 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Shawnee . .

Fishing in Lawrence, KS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lawrence, Kansas?

Anglers in Lawrence , KS recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake , Kansas River , Lake Perry Yacht and Marina by the Dam , Douglas Lake , Perry Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Lawrence?

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Kansas, United States

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Top fish species in Lawrence

Latest Lawrence fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Mission Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wolf Creek

20 in · 5 lb

Black crappie

Wolf Creek

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Gardner Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Shawnee

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Shawnee

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30 in · 6 lb

Spotted bass

Gardner Lake

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Largemouth bass

Gardner Lake

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Fishing regulations in Lawrence

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Fishing regulations in Kansas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

No closed season.

Statewide in Impounded WIFA Waters: 18-inch minimum length limit, 2 fish daily creel limit.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°57′34.9″N 95°15′50.8″W

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FAQ about Lawrence fishing

Anglers in Lawrence, KS recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake, Kansas River, Lake Perry Yacht and Marina by the Dam, Douglas Lake, and Perry Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Lawrence, KS:

Largemouth bass - 13,964 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,812 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,530 reported catches
White crappie - 1,570 reported catches
Black crappie - 960 reported catches

The latest Lawrence, KS fishing reports are:

@chrismancinas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Mission Lake.
@kael.halterman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Creek.
@kael.halterman reported a nice Black crappie at Wolf Creek.
@davidjudd4006 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gardner Lake.
@anthonymarquez1677 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Shawnee.

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