UTERPaddlefish fishing in Kansas freshwater
In Kansas freshwater, paddlefish are on March–April, spawning in March–April, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. March: Neosho River at Chetopa and the Marais des Cygnes.
Not in Kansas freshwater this month.
Paddlefish in Kansas freshwater, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchSpawningNeosho River at Chetopa and the Marais des Cygnes.
- AprilSpawning
- MayNot here
- JuneNot here
- JulyNot here
- AugustNot here
- SeptemberNot here
- OctoberNot here
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish paddlefish near Milford Lake, Cheney Reservoir, Wilson Lake
Wind-swept prairie reservoirs for walleye, white bass, wipers and crappie, the Neosho's paddlefish, and big channel and flathead cats in the rivers.
What to use for paddlefish
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 45–75°F water, best at 50–65°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch paddlefish in Kansas freshwater?
Peak season is March–April, with fish spawning in March–April (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). Paddlefish are in Kansas freshwater March–April. March: Neosho River at Chetopa and the Marais des Cygnes.
Where do paddlefish hold in Kansas freshwater?
Look on river, reservoir — around Milford Lake, Cheney Reservoir, Wilson Lake, Tuttle Creek, El Dorado Lake, Neosho River.
What is the best bait for paddlefish in Kansas freshwater?
Tackle: leader 10–20 lb fluorocarbon, hook #2–3/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for paddlefish in Kansas freshwater?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and change — read the current rule at https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/programs-services/law-enforcement/regulations-statutes/fishing-regulations before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/licenses-permits-fees.
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