Catfish seek deep holes in winter. Use shad imitations, silver spoons. The population receives high angling pressure from both panfish anglers and from anglers targeting sunfish to use for catfish bait. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Our recent sample indicated there are very high numbers of crappie in the lake now and anglers could have great success throughout the year. Fall sampling indicated very high numbers of channel catfish are in the reservoir now. Redear can be caught using a small chunk of worm near brushpiles and shoreline habitat. 1 - Worms and plastics in the brushpiles. Crappie have been starting to pick up on minnows or dark jigs. Started releasing water out the irrigation canal on 6-21-2022 and shut it off on 8-31-2022. A trout permit is required to fish at Vic's Lake and Slough Creek in Sedgwick County Park and KDOT East. Most rainbows are 10 inches in length when stocked and average 1/2 lb. Record high numbers of young saugeye from the 2021 stocking! To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. A bathymetric map is available for Wilson State Fishing Lake at the link above. The lake is primarily a boat lake but there is shoreline access east of the boatramp where anglers can set up on the two piers and be very close to the parking lot. good baits are worms or dip baits and cut sunfish or cutshad. Water level is good and clear. Channel Catfish) Fish can be found from shallow to moderate depths. We recently restocked channel catfish so the density is really high. Catfish can be caught from shore using cut bait, stink bait, or livers. Catfishing has slowed. Try a jig or minnow fished near deeper structure. Use a jig or minnow on windy shoreline, brush piles, and channel breaks. Invasive Species: Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat when you leave, to keep from spreading Zebra mussels to other lakes. Channel catfish can be found throughout all portions of the lake. This currently includes Granite Creek, North Fork River, Carr Creek, and Walnut Creek. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat and motor, trailer, and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. Georgia Cubes, an artificial habitat structure placed by KDWPT staff, are present in Crawford State Lake and the link in the "General Comments" section will provide you with GPS coordinates. Near shore brushpile placements fishable from shore in Cottonwood Cove. Located in the heart of beautiful Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River System, Tobacco Gardens is the ultimate place for camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, or just sitting by the bay enjoying the scenery. Lake has turned to mud on this end. Anglers can target in coves on the upper end of the lake, especially during periods of inflow, main lake where submerged trees and Georgia Cubes have been placed, and jetties and docks that can be fished from shore. Spotted bass tend to hang near rocks and the dam, whereas on the south end of the lake your more likely to catch only largemouth bass. Water levels are normal. Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. Minnows and jigs are producing the most fish right now. Most of the fish caught in the area of the hot water outlet have been the 1 to 2 pound range. Anglers commonly catch fish inthe 2- 7 pound range, with some over 10 pounds. Be sure to inspect your boat, boat trailer, and bait buckets prior to launching at Bone Creek to prevent the spread. The Marias des Cygnes River is a great place to float and fish. This aquatic nuisance plant is present and abundant on multiple strip pits on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove Reservoir. Shad imitations are producing bites. The lake has very few largemouth bass. There are good numbers of crappie in the reservoir so success can be had year-round. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism fisheries staff recently undertook a project to produce lake maps, or bathymetric maps, for public waters statewide. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. You could also have success with hair jigs and jigging spoons. So far this year the lake has received 2,780 pounds of these catchable sized channel catfish. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print, WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - 2/27/2023: Open water. Try using large crankbaits or jigs near flats and points. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (S.C.O.R.P), Hiking, Biking, & Horseback Riding Trails, Transferring Fish and Game to Another Person, Education, Exhibition, Collecting, and Salvage Permits, All artificial statewide fish attractors' GPS. Trout season opened November 1. Jigs and twistertails off of points and along windy shorelines. Look for them near the dam or on any rocky shoreline in deeper water. Shoreline fishing can be good in deeper water around the lake. Try a small piece of worm under a bobber around rocks and brush. Fall sampling indicated a successful spawn and strong year class of Age-0 crappie, as well as crappie up to 14". CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. Trolling and vertical jigging over schools of gizzard shad may yield a fish, or two. Please call or text 701-570-8497). Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. and go West at E. 2400 Rd. This small 49 acre lake is located in northeast Pott. Two paddlefish may be harvested daily and six may be harvested in a season. Please pick up and take home any trash that you may have brought with you. Perry Reservoir has zebra mussels and with Centralia Lake being close it is at high risk. The water is extremely turbid so conditions are tougher for bass, crappie, and walleye. Flathead catfish can be caught on live bait, or fresh cut bait, near brushpiles and flats. CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat and livewell before leaving an area. Biologists hope to gain information about the areas blue catfish population size, entrainment through the dam, and the fishs susceptibility to harvest. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Crankbaits or soft plastics are producing fish. The 2022 sample records that the black bass population has been holding steady for some time now, with good numbers of largemouth bass and amoderate smallmouth bass population. use dark jigs and crankbaits, along flats and drop-offs. Minnows and dark jigs are best. Hope to see some 15 inch sauger by late summer or early fall. El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. Any attempts to get out on the State Lake ice is strongly discouraged. The majority of the saugeye in the last sample were over the 18 inch minimum length limit. Size structure listed for largemouth bass is from May 2022 electrofishing. Both of the Parks provide many great shorelines for bank fishing. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Saugeye can be found on flats of 10-14 ft that is near deeper water of 20 feet and deeper at this time of the year. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Regular reporting will resume in April of 2023. To make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. Channel catfish can be caught from shore using cut shad, dough balls, or chunks of worm. In 2019, 218, 377 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, Check out this video from Brent Chapman fishing for bass in Critzer Lake! Use a small hook with a small piece of work or panfish lures. PLEASANTON CITY LAKE WEST - Two channel catfish can be harvested daily, but largemouth bass are catch and release only. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Casting soft plastics or jerk baits in deeper water. This lake is a great channel catfish lake with great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Jigs and plastic are excellent choices. ROOKS STATE FISHING LAKE - After miles of badlands country you arrive and are taken back a bit by the oasis at the end of the road. Prepared baits, gizzard shad, live bait, and chicken liver are all popular baits that anglers might give a try. Channel cat reports have slowed up some, but some jig anglers are picking up some cats incidental to whites and crappie. The lake is low enough that you can easily locate the brush piles now. These are often caught at the drop offs along creek channels, and around concentrations of gizzard shad. Plastic baits are producing best right now. Culling is not allowed. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Try targeting larger rocky shorelines or adjacent mudflats with nightcrawlers and cutbait. With cooler temperatures, fish can be caught in shallow water 3-6ft near vegetation using worms or small lures. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Worms under a bobber are working best. The rugged buttes of the Little Missouri National Grasslands are perfect for the mountain bike enthusiast. Fishing should be good in the Reservoir in 2023 but typically the best opportunities to harvest saugeye is downstream of the lake in the River Pond or Rocky Ford. Make-Up Lakehas zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Enjoy camping, water sports, fishing, hiking and hunting while experiencing this tranquil setting. Jigs and minnows are producing. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! 10-20ft deep suspended near points, flooded brush, and ledges on jigs and minnows. Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina RV Park Write a Review 4781 Hwy 1806 Watford City, ND 58854 701-842-4199 Official Website GPS: 48.1043, -103.1038 Add Photos View 11 Photos Overview Q&A Cell Service Reviews (3) Amenities Overview of Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina Last Price Paid: $25 Reported by Themaniam1 on 8/26/2021 Bobber and worm near brush and other cover that is close to shore. The final stocking for this season is scheduled for mid-March. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. We were fishing at 12 to 9 feet of water and managed one yellow perch, one pike, and one 21.5 in walleye! Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. The free Explorer GIS app can also be downloaded to use when you're out fishing from your mobile phone, or tablet. Fishing in the upper end of the lake and the river tends to be the most consistent spots for channel. Recent fish population sampling indicates a great population of channel catfish in the 2 - 5 pound range. Spinnerbaits or plastics worked around brush piles and rocks. Jig and crawler, large shiners, crankbaits, and swim baits are all good options to use for catching saugeye now. The bathymetric maps that show how deep the strip pits are and water contours can be viewed at the following link:http://ksdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3e0ba6a852d2479aa6e384b4f87a0c2b. Worms and small jigs are a good bet. However, would try fishing the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, KIRWIN RESERVOIR - This is a great kayaking while you are fishing lake, no recreational boating. Limited opportunities exist, due to not being stocked since 2016. Water levels have improved. White bass are grouped up and fishing can be hot and heavy when you're on fish. Feb. 6 - Badlands Bass Bandits derby, Nelson Lake, 9 a.m.-3. ZEBRA MUSSELS have been confirmed in Coffey County Lake! Use caution, this lake has quantities of standing and submerged trees and limited shoreline access. Others have targeted these fish trolling along the creek channel in the mid-part of the lake. One of the best places to catch saugeye. Because part of this study is to evaluate harvest patterns, biologists encourage anglers not to let the presence of a tag influence their decision to keep or release the fish. most fish are above the 18 inch length limit. The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. Ice conditions as of 2/27/23: Open water. Feeders are on. The Marais des Cygnes River is confirmed to contain zebra mussels. Vertically fishing various prepared baits and minnows or jigging slab spoons over drop-offs associated with edges of points. Cut and live bait are good baits to try. Fish are moving shallow at night and are suspended over deeper water during the day. Most fish are caught in the south end, especially around brushpiles and along deeper water breaks. The reservoir also supports some larger walleye and blue catfish, though in low numbers. Fish spook easily due to clear water. Most bass have moved into the deeper brush piles, but some can still be found near shoreline structure. Bluegill can be caught using a chunk of worm jigged over brush piles and weed beds. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat and motor, trailer, and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. If you would like to subscribe to this spring and fall newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Boulders south of the dam also hold some flathead catfish. range. For current lake level and release information click the following linkhttp://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/JOHN.lakepage.html. Also remember this lake has a good wiper population. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. The GPS coordinates for the new brushpile locations are as follows (Updated 10/13/2021): N37.644641, W 094.810386 (North boat ramp), N37.643394, W 094.811154 (Marina northeast dock), N 37.641860, W 094.812640 (Marina Cove southwest dock), N 37.643614, W 094.811419 (Marina Cafe dock), N 37.641616, W 094.813571 (Marina Cove, west end), N 37.641749, W 094.812921 (Marina Cove, southwest dock), N 37.641966, W 094.806699 (East Cove, east bank), N 37.641278, W 094.807183 (East Cove, southwest bank), N 37.641637, W 094.807649 (East Cove, northwest bank), N 37.642103, W 094.807946 (East Cove, north point). A trout permit is required to fish at Willow Lake during the trout season which is from November 1st to April 15th. Both maintained boat ramps are currently usable. Live bait, such as green sunfish, and artificial lures are two types of fishing to try. The fall sample indicated a low-density, high-quality population of saugeye up to 21". Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. Use crank baits or spinners, recent sampling shows many bass over 3 pounds. Remember the length limit is 15 inches and the creel limit is 2 per person. Blue Catfishall between 25"-40" must be releasedcreel limit is still 5, but only 1 can be 40" or longer, Target rocky or wind-swept mud banks or along dam with jigs, crankbaits, or bottom bouncers w/ worms. Chicken liver or worms fished near mainlake points. Angler access and success is affected by release rates from the nearby Tuttle Creek Reservoir. This regulation change will be evaluated over time to verify if it will continue into the future. There is some habitat structures just out from the boat ramp dock. The lake supports good numbers of channel catfish and the size of fish is well above average with 24% of the fish collected last fall were over 24 inches. Anglers walk from the parking lotwest on the path to the hot water return area. This first stocking did better than their cousin walleye and anglers should start catching a few small ones this year. Anglers should be able to find wintering schools by the brush piles in the deeper water. Best baits to use include cut bait, stinkbait, shad sides, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Drifting jigs over deeper water in the main body of the lake or vertically fishing minnows, jigs, and slab spoons over the tops of the fish attractors and other deeper structures. Fish are moving into the shallows during dawn and dusk. The lake has struggled to grow sunfish to a size large enough that anglers want to keep for frying. Use cut shad, cut sunfish, worms, liver, prepared baits, lakewide or along the piers along the parking lot. August 11, 1806. water levels are good and lots of fish in the 2 to 4 pound range. Units where crappie have been reported to be caught this winter and for anglers to focus on for crappie would be the following units: 7, 8, 22, 41, and 40, to name a few. Finding these congregations will be the key to having success with either Blue Cats or Channel Cats. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. Rocky shorelines on flukes early and late in the day. Along the dam and rocky shorelines on crankbaits. Use small jigs or minnows around deep brush piles and channel breaks. If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. Reports of soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits producing fish around structure. Data collected from these fish are invaluable to fisheries biologists and will only improve angling success in the future. Largemouth Bass can be found in shallow water in 2-8 ft or near drop offs. https://www.coffeycountyks.org/home/showdocument?id=3502. Small jigs or small minnows are good bets. Gorge South Jordan Friday, Feb 10 2023 Flaming Gorge Reservior South Jordan Friday, Feb 10 2023 Lake Hemet Murrieta Did have reports of crappies being caughtaroundthe artificial brush piles under private boat slips, and the fish attractor structures close to the public fishing dock usingjigsand jigs tipped with minnows. A Wyandotte County trout permit is required for trout fishing. It is updated daily by the Corps of Engineers. We know La Cygne Reservoir is a great bass lake but its nice to receive this type of recognition from Bassmasters. Field staff update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Crappie will congregate near the Georgia Cubes, submerged trees, structure, and docks. The lake also received its first ever sauger stocking in 2021 to see if this species can create a viable fishery at the lake. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. https://www.takemefishing.org/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-basics/ice-fishing-safety/. Most White Perch are 5"-8". Walk into the lake from the east side. Look for crappie around deeper water structure and try using live bait, jigs, or small slab spoons. Tube jig or minnow along shoreline and around the brush piles. PDF Document. You can check current water conditionsHERE. lots of bass with a balanced population. Annual ice fishing tournament to benefit relay for life. Blue catfish are usually caught on fresh cut bait. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. Fair numbers of 14 to 16 inch saugeye around this summer. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visit www.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, CLARK STATE FISHING LAKE - Fish feeders are ON and there are lots of big catfish using the feeders. The last round of trout was stocked on Feb. 20th with 825 pounds of quality fish stocked in the GLEN ELDER OUTLET. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print, Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), we'd like to remind you to " Clean, drain and dry". Crank baits and spinnerbaits along rock or other cover. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies, do not move fishand dump your bait. BOURBON COUNTY CEDAR CREEK - The lake contains a nice population of larger fish for a small State Fishing Lake. The lake has been designated as an Aquatic Nuisance Species water. each. Trolling crankbaits or casting crankbaits and swimbaits or vertically fishing slab spoons over edges of points and shelves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, For crappie anglers, watch this25-minute video that covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazyEuIT_bk. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. It has been really cold with highs in the negatives some days but we warmed up this weekend with yesterday at 36. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. The best fishing occurs at river flows of 10-15,000 cubic feet per second. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. White Bass can be found chasing schools of shad in open water. Coves in southern third of the Reservoir have some locally good largemouth bass populations. Lake users should clean, drain and dry fishing equipment and boats to keep from moving zebra mussels to other waters. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day aggregate creel limit. Don't move water from any lake. Blue catfish are being caught using cut shad. The 2022 fall sample shows that numbers of crappie are still above the long-term average but the percentage of fish over 12-inches has fallen from the record high documented in 2021. Additionally, nearly 100 cedar trees and 40 "Georgia Cubes" were added to the lake in spring of 2019. There is the occasional harvest of a blue catfish. Bluegill can be found aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10ft. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using worms under a bobber. Try fishing deep brush piles and other hard structure. You can subscribe to the free Manhattan Fisheries Newsletter by clicking the link. The majority of fish are in the 12 inch to 6 pound range. Some being caught lake wide. Most of the larger white bass range from 12 to 16 inches and wipers up to 8 lbs. Shad sides and chicken livers have been working best. The marina has two concrete boat ramps and multiple docks along the resort for Tobacco Garden visitors. If you want to keep up with what is going on with Clinton Reservoir, If you want to keep up with fisheries developments at Lonestar. There have been reports of flathead catfish being caught up to 30 lbs. Wiper numbers are on the way up and doing well in the 2021 fall sample. Plans are underway to repair the leak. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. Please remember the special length/creel limits. Crappie are still in the deeper brush piles. Jigs and shad imitation lures are the best baits right now. Cedar Bluff District Newsletter: A biannual newsletter detailing fishing related projects and activities in the Cedar Bluff District, which includes such waters as Cedar Bluff Reservoir, Sheridan and Scott State Fishing Lakes, Antelope Lake, and other public fishing waters in northwest Kansas are available. Try using large jerk baits or spinner baits. Largemouth can be found in the deeper brush piles and near shoreline structure in the mornings and evenings. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. Black Bass ( Largemouth and Spotted Bass), Fish 10 to 17 inches dominate the population. If you would like to provide a fishing report for Neosho State Fishing Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. They can be easily caught on worms and hotdogs. shad imitating crank baits, or soft plastic baits close to fish structure, the deeper side of weed beds and along rocky points. A fish must be kept if placed on a stringer. This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Lake Cooperator,no city permits for fishing and boating while fishing. The most common size was 19 inches long. Have the lake to yourself. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. Pott. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2290.58 ---- 13.72 feet below conservation pool. While there is an occasional big fish at Butler, most crappie run small in the 5 to 7 inch range. 2.6 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 6 CFS. Crappie are scattered now but can be found pulling crankbaits during the day or fishing under a light at night. Angling will improve as the water cools down. Recently there were 1,500 channel catfish, and 400,000 walleye fry stocked to spice up the fishing. Look for catfish in the deeper timber and along sharp breaks. Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Tobacco Garden Creek, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. Have had reports of fish being caught around the fish attractors using jigs and slab spoons. Sportsman's Warehouse: Shop online or in-store for quality hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shooting & outdoor gear at competitive prices. Minnows, soft plastics and hair jigs have been working best. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and (Private) Linn Valley Lake in Linn County, we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! The third rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with a total of 1,190 rainbow trout (850 pounds). Read the news release HERE. ATTENTION! The units and strip pits that have been stocked with walleye provide adequate habitat with deeper water and cooler water temperatures. Any depth changes, or structure, will hold fish and can be caught by a variety of methods, such as trolling or vertical jigging. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Cedar-Bluff-Fishing-District, http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Larkwrence-Fishing-District, http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Lawrence-Fishing-District, https://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm, http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Kansas-City-Fishing-District, http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms, https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program, https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Trout-Fishing-Program, http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html, Fall River/Toronto District Fisheries Newsletter, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Pittsburg-Fishing-District, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazyEuIT_bk. Lots of 8-9" fish, and anglers are encouraged to keep these fish up to 20/day to benefit the population. In addition, there were 245,000 walleye fingerlings stocked in mid-June. Stinkbaits, fresh cut bait, and worms are good summer baits. Vertical jigging slab spoons or shad imitation jigs around the creek channel and deeper water or fish may be caught along the rocky shorelines or windy points using small spinners, crankbaits, or hair jigs. Gearup. Casting soft plastics, swimbaits and jerk baits around fish attractors, shoreline brush and vegetation along sun-warmed shorelines. Ice on Barrel Springs is too thin and weak to safely support ice fishing activity. For more information on ice fishing safety go tohttps://www.takemefishing.org/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-basics/ice-fishing-safety/. A mentor may take more than one youth fishing, but only one mentor may fish per youth they accompany. Try plastics, jig and Pig, slab, try along the rock, trees and timber. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print. The following link will take you to the Kansas Water Watch website. Trolling crankbaits is usually the ticket during summer. Spinnerbaits, rattletraps, or swimbaits fish around cover near the warmer water will be your best bet. Fishing Tobacco Garden Creek, ND on 2/5/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. The fish cleaning station is closed for the winter. We have received very few reports from anglers. Remember anglers -- A trout permit is required to be able to fish on the "Trout Pit" on Unit #30 during the trout season (November 1-April 15). Focus your efforts around structure, slopes, and shallow water at the ends of the pits. Havehadreports of fish being caught around the north and southshore breakwaters and fish attractors using jigs, slab spoons and jigs with minnows. Fish near structure and rocks with soft plastics, or jerk baits. Some crappie are being caught slow trolling jigs and small crankbaits. 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