Guide To Fishing At El Dorado Lake
AKA: Dorado Lake Reservoir
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.
What to fish for...
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.
Primary fish species residing in El Dorado Lake
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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
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Shady Creek Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
316 321-0943
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Blue Stem #1 Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Bluestem Point Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Bluestem Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Bluestem Point Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
El Dorado State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Pelican Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Boulder Bluff Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Shady Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off NE 6th Street, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
El Dorado State Park Campground - 316 321-7180
El Dorado Lake KS Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
El Dorado State Park
618 NE Bluestem Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
316 321-7180
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El Dorado Lake offers bass, walleye, hybrid stripers, crappie, perch and sunfish fishing in central KS.
