The following fishing reports for Osage County lakes were provided by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
MELVERN RESERVOIR – Last updated: 6/20/2013
| Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
| Crappie |
Fair |
0.33-1.5 lbs |
On jigs and minnows around brush piles in 10-15 feet of water. Good reports coming from Turkey Point area to Sundance on north bank. |
| Walleye |
Fair-Good |
1-4 lbs |
Using jig and nightcrawler on the flats. |
| Channel catfish |
Fair-Good |
1-6 lbs |
Shad on windy side of lake. |
| Smallmouth bass |
Fair-Good |
0.5-2.5 lbs |
Using jigs and small crankbaits off rocky banks. |
| Boat ramp conditions |
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All ramps in Corps Parks and State Park have sufficient depth for launching. |
| General Comments |
| Lake level was 2.37′ below normal, release was 20 cfs, and temperature was 75 F, June 20. Melvern Reservoir has Zebra Mussels – remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat and fishing equipment when leaving the lake to keep from spreading them to other lakes. |
POMONA RESERVOIR – Last updated: 6/21/2013
| Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
| channel catfish |
Good |
2 – 7 pounds |
Use worms or dip baits and crappie entrails or cut shad, stink/prepared baits. The fish feeders are ON. Lakewide or stilling basin. |
| Walleye |
Slow |
varies |
The walleye population is improving, try off windy points, crankbaits or jigs tipped with nightcrawler |
| White bass/Wipers |
Good |
varies |
Lakewide and the windy side of the points, minnows or shad colored lures, off the Corps swim beach |
| Crappie |
SLOW |
most were 9 – 14 inches |
Lakewide, marina docks, over brush piles, black and pink tube jigs, minnows, about 6 ft., most fish are over 10 inches, fish are slowly moving in. |
| General Comments |
| Overall the fishing has really improved in the last couple of weeks and it is expected to continue to improve as the water warms.Have fun, get the kids, get your friends and go fishing. Remember to “CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY” your boats and equipment.If you can locate the schooled crappie at this time it can be very rewarding. Rangers have constructed some spawning fish habitat which should improve spring fishing success. These areas are located near North Shore Marina and the Rock Quarry and near Adams Grove and Wolf Creek Park. |
OSAGE STATE FISHING LAKE – Last updated: 6/20/2013
| Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
| Channel catfish |
Fair-Good |
1-5 lbs |
Using shad sides, nightcrawlers, minnows and sunfish. Feeders started running May 7, so these should be good places to try. |
| Bluegill |
Fair-Good |
Up to 0.33 lb |
Using small spinners, jigs, and worms. |
| Largemouth bass |
Fair-Good |
0.5-2.5 lbs |
Using jigs and crankbaits. |
Fishing reports thanks to Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Local fishermen are invited to comment below to update fishing conditions or other current lake information.
