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New for 2025/2026: The Kansas trout season runs Dec. 1 - March 31 during the stocking period. During this season, some waters stocked with trout require a trout permit ($20) whether fishing for trout or not, while others require a trout permit only for anglers fishing specifically for trout.
Trout waters are listed on the Trout Season Info PDF.
Note: All residents age 16 through 74, and non-residents age 16 or older, must have a valid fishing license. Youth age 15 or younger must only possess a Youth Trout Permit ($7).
Trout permits are available and are valid 365 days from the date of purchase.
Stocking dates will be announced around the first of December, January, and February.
View a listing of trout stocking locations.
After March 31, there still may be trout in ponds and lakes around the state. You may trout fish these waters without a trout permit after March 31; however, the limit of 5 trout per day, and 15 trout in possession, still apply.
Limit: The daily creel limit is 5 trout. The possession limit is 15 trout.
Some local governments in areas such as Kansas City have their own trout stocking programs. Many of these require a separate/local fee, but the state permit is not required; Contact local city and county recreation departments for complete details.
Northeast Region Stocking Schedule for 2025-2026 Schedule
Trout Stockings by KDWP
| Northeast Region | 1st Stocking Dec. | 2nd Stocking Jan. | 3rd Stocking Feb. | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-2026 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley Moon Lake |
11/25 | 1/6 | 5,580 trout | |
| Fort Riley Cameron Springs |
11/25 | 1/6 | 4,500 trout | |
| Tuttle Creek Willow Lake |
11/25 | 4,020 trout | ||
| Eisenhower State Park Pond | 11/24 | 1/5 | 900 trout | |
| Clinton State Park Lake Henry |
11/24 | 1/5 | 2,142 trout | |
| Kill Creek Park Lake | 12/3 | |||
| Shawnee Mission Park Lake | 12/3 |
Please contact local city/county offices for dates of stockings if not listed below
| Northeast Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herington Father Padilla Pond 785-258-2271 |
12/10 | 650 trout | ||
| Shawnee County Lake Shawnee 785-251-6800 |
11/21 | |||
| Holton Elkhorn Lake 785-364-2721 |
11/21 | |||
| Atchison City Lake #1 913-367-5500 |
11/21 | |||
| Johnson County Kill Creek Park Lake | 12/3 | |||
| Johnson County Shawnee Mission Park Lake | 12/3 |
Northwest Region Trout Stocking Schedule for 2025-2026 Season
| Northwest Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Reservoir Stilling Basin |
11/25 | 12/22 | 6,900 trout | |
| Glen Elder Outlet (added for 2025-2026) |
11/25 | 12/22 | 1,500 trout | |
| Kanopolis Seep Stream (Access Changes) |
11/25 | 12/22 | 5,100 trout | |
| Sherman County Smoky Gardens | 11/25 | 12/15 | 1,350 trout |
Please contact local city/county offices for dates of stockings if not listed below
| Northwest Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Villa High 785-460-4400 |
12/3 | |||
| Salina Lakewood Lake 785-826-7275 |
12/1 |
Trout Stocking by KDWP
| South Central Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-2026 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita O.J. Watson Park Pond |
11/21 | 1/8 | 3,000 trout |
Please contact local city/county offices for dates of stockings if not listed below
| South Central Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County Park Vic’s Lake 316-660-1780 |
11/21 | 12/11 | 1/8 | 3,733 trout |
| Sedgwick County Slough Creek 316-660-1780 |
11/21 | 12/11 | 1/8 | 1,000 trout |
|
Hutchinson Carey Park Pond New location 620-694-1905 |
11/21 | 12/11 | 1/8 | 2,400 trout |
Southeast Region Trout Stocking Schedule for 2025-2026 Season
Trout stockings by KDWP
| Southeast Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kings Lake Emporia State University |
11/20 | 1/8 | 2,100 trout | |
| Mined Land WA - Unit #30 | 11/20 | 1/8 | 6,000 trout |
Please contact local/city offices for dates of stockings if not listed below
| Southeast Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnett Crystal Lake | 11/20 | 12/11 | 1,333 trout | |
| Cherryvale, Tanko | 1/6 | |||
| Coffeyville, LeClere Lake | 11/17 | |||
| Fort Scott, Fern Lake | 11/20 | 12/11, 1/7 | 2,800 trout |
Southwest Region Trout Stocking Schedule for 2025-2026
Trout Stockings by KDWP
| Southwest Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade State Fishing Lake |
11/21 | 1/2 | 4,860 trout | |
| Scott State Park Barrel Springs |
11/21 | 12/15 | 3,420 trout | |
| Cimarron GrasslandPits |
11/21 | 1/2 | 2,610 trout | |
| Pratt Centennial Pond |
11/21 | 1/2 | 2,610 trout | |
|
Garden City Finney Co. Wildwood Park |
Dry; Fish will be stocked in Dodge City, Lake Charles |
Please contact local city/county offices for dates of stockings if not listed below
| Southwest Region | 1st Stocking | 2nd Stocking | 3rd Stocking | Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2025-26 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend Vets Park 620-793-4160 |
12/1 | |||
| Dodge City Lake Charles 620-227-9323 |
11/21 | 12/3 | 1/2 | |
| Syracuse Sam's Pond 620-384-7818 |
12/3 |
A trout permit is required of all anglers at these lakes:
A trout permit is required for trout anglers only at these lakes:
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