Kansas Bass Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Kansas bass stocking timing varies by waterbody. Rainbow trout are a cool-season program, while urban catfish deliveries favor warmer months. Reservoir fry and fingerling stockings follow hatchery production and usually are investments in future fishing. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported bass stocking rows during the past 30 days (73 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Fish Stocking Records; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Stocked bass may disperse quickly; fish cover and drop-offs near the plant site for one to two weeks after release.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 3–14 days
Recent bass stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Arma City Lake | Largemouth Bass | 18 | Agency |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Mitchell Co. Mitchco Farms | Largemouth Bass | 200 | Agency |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Crawford State Fishing Lake | Largemouth Bass | 5 | Agency |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Hain State Fishing Lake | Largemouth Bass | 1,064 | Agency |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Crawford State Fishing Lake | Largemouth Bass | 5 | Agency |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Melvern Reservoir | Smallmouth Bass | 2,968 | Agency |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Clinton Reservoir | Smallmouth Bass | 4,552 | Agency |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Clinton Reservoir | Smallmouth Bass | 904 | Agency |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Ellis City Lake | Largemouth Bass | 1,621 | Agency |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 14,671 | Agency |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 1,753 | Agency |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 8,852 | Agency |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 13,886 | Agency |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 1,877 | Agency |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 1,266 | Agency |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 1,383 | Agency |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 80 | Agency |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Glen Elder Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 18,887 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Anthony City Lake | Largemouth Bass | 2,911 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Benton Poling Park Lake | Largemouth Bass | 341 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Clearwater - Chisholm Ridge Lake | Largemouth Bass | 315 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Concannon State Fishing Lake | Largemouth Bass | 5,014 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Derby - Stone Lake | Largemouth Bass | 205 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Horsethief Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 12,783 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Horsethief Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 14,195 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Kiowa State Fishing Lake | Largemouth Bass | 2,113 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Park City-Chisholm Pointe Lake | Largemouth Bass | 205 | Agency |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Valley Center-Mclaughlin Lake | Largemouth Bass | 205 | Agency |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Lawrence-Mary'S Lake | Largemouth Bass | 300 | Agency |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Lawrence-Pat Dawson Billings North | Largemouth Bass | 200 | Agency |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Lawrence-Sandra Shaw Community Health Park Pond | Largemouth Bass | 200 | Agency |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Topeka-Central Park Lake | Largemouth Bass | 300 | Agency |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Topeka-West Lake | Largemouth Bass | 300 | Agency |
| May 29, 2025 | Belleville - Rocky Pond | Largemouth Bass | 4,466 | Agency |
| May 29, 2025 | City Of Inman- Country Park Pond | Largemouth Bass | 103 | Agency |
| May 29, 2025 | Harvey County Lake-East | Largemouth Bass | 3,637 | Agency |
| May 29, 2025 | Harvey County Lake-East | Largemouth Bass | 4,410 | Agency |
| May 29, 2025 | Harvey County Lake-West | Largemouth Bass | 300 | Agency |
| May 29, 2025 | Horsethief Reservoir | Largemouth Bass | 18,262 | Agency |
| May 29, 2025 | Jetmore City Lake | Largemouth Bass | 3,234 | Agency |
FAQ
When are bass stocked in Kansas?
Rainbow trout are a cool-season program, while urban catfish deliveries favor warmer months. Reservoir fry and fingerling stockings follow hatchery production and usually are investments in future fishing. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after bass stocking should you fish?
Stocked bass may disperse quickly; fish cover and drop-offs near the plant site for one to two weeks after release. Typical window: 3–14 days.
Where is the official Kansas stocking report?
Use Kansas fish stocking records from Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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