Guide To Fishing At Kanopolis Lake
AKA: Kanopolis Reservoir

Pick your favorite fresh-water fish species and you'll probably find it at Kanopolis Lake This 3,400-acre lake in the central part of the state, has crappie, trout, bass, catfish, sunfish, white bass and wipers.
The lake level often fluctuates considerably, but when full has over 40 miles of shoreline with a wide variety of cover for fish to inhabit. Rocky shorelines, timber, brush and flats all hold fish at different times of the year. A marina, boat ramps, campgrounds, supplies and lodging are all located at, or close by the lake.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, saugeye, rainbow trout, bluegill, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Kanopolis Lake in Kansas.
Primary fish species residing in Kanopolis Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Kanopolis Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Buzzard Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Horsethief Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Horsethief Canyon Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Horsethief Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Marinas
Hart Marina
100 Marina Drive
Marquette, KS 67464
785 787-7286
Click here for a Kansas Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Rockwall Campground - 785 546-2565
Kanopolis Lake Venango Campground - 785 546-2294
Kanopolis Lake KS Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Kanopolis Lake
Kanopolis Lake State Park
200 Horsethief Rd
Marquette, KS 67464
785 546-2565
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Fishing for monster crappies and big walleye-saugeye in central KS.