Guide To Fishing At Hillsdale Lake

AKA: Hillsdale Reservoir

Fishing is one of the major draws at Hillsdale Lake, a 5,400-acre lake in the northeast part of the state. In addition, camping, swimming and water sports attract outdoor enthusiasts.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Fishing enthusiasts can explore over 50 miles of shoreline in search of bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish and white bass. Walleye and crappie are the most popular targets. There are three boat launch ramps from which to choose. Hillsdale State Park, Antioch, and Jayhawk Marina all have launch ramps accessible to the public. Nearby these boat ramps are areas with access for fishing from the bank, and portage of canoes and kayaks.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and white bass at Hillsdale Lake in Kansas.

Primary fish species residing in Hillsdale Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Hillsdale 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: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Jayhawk Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
913 557-9900

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Antioch Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Waverly Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Cedar Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, west side, off Cedar Niles Road, this is a multi-lane, earthen ramp with gravel parking.

Hillsdale State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off State Park Campground Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Jayhawk Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Lake Road, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and lots of paved parking.

Marysville Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Orleans Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Orleans Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Orleans Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Waverly Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the north end of the Waverly Road Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.