Fishing At El Dorado Lake

AKA: Dorado Lake Reservoir

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, walleye, white bass, white perch and hybrid striped bass at El Dorado Lake in Kansas.

If you like fishing, boating and camping, El Dorado Lake should be on your list of upcoming destinations. Anglers are drawn by the healthy populations of bass, walleye, hybrid stripers, crappie, perch and sunfish. Almost 100 miles of shoreline wrap this 8,000-acre lake in the central part of the state, at El Dorado. Excellent camping facilities are available at El Dorado State Park and Veteran's Point, both of which have boat launch ramps. There is plenty of shoreline accessible for fishing from the bank or launching canoes and kayaks. Shady Creek Marina serves the boating public and offers boat rentals. Restaurants, convenience stores and lodging are available at the lake or very close by.

Primary fish species residing in El Dorado Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

El Dorado Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES