Fishing Cheney Reservoir

AKA: Cheney Lake

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Cheney Reservoir, KS

Popular Fish Species Cheney Reservoir, KS

Walleye Fishing

Stocking programs over the years by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, have built a significant population of walleye here in Cheney Reservoir. Thanks to a significant baitfish population, and presence of numerous small sunfish in the lake, walleye are thriving in the fertile waters of Cheney Reservoir this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rock and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Cheney Reservoir Popular Fish - Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Cheney Reservoir, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.

Cheney Reservoir Popular Fish - White Crappie

White Crappie Fishing

A nice population of white crappie reside in Cheney Reservoir, as they are making a nice comeback this year. The species is healthy, and crappie fishing is fair to good. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Black crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Cheney Reservoir Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for channel catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, white perch and hybrid striped bass at Cheney Reservoir in Kansas.

Plenty of camping and RV hookup spaces are plentiful around Cheney Reservoir, a 9,500-acre lake in the south-central part of the state. Over 60 miles of shoreline is available for fishing from a boat, and much of it is accessible for fishing from the bank. Wipers, walleye and white bass get a lot of attention here, but big catfish, fat crappie and several sunfish are also popular.

Primary fish species residing in Cheney Reservoir

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Cheney Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Cheney Reservoir Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off NE 50th Street, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Cheney State Park - Mr. D's Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off Boundary Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

County Line Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off NE 60th Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

East Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Titan Road, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Red Bluff, West Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the northeast side of the lake, off Kent Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.