Guide To Fishing At Milford Lake

AKA: Milford Reservoir

The primary draw of Milford State Park is Milford Lake, a 15,700-acre lake in the northeast part of the state. This scenic fishery has over 160 miles of shoreline and a host of fish species that call this home.

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

Fishing enthusiasts pursue bass, catfish, walleye, crappie, sunfish, sauger, white bass and hybrid stripers (wipers), with notable success. Several boat ramps, parks, campgrounds and public areas offer access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Milford Lake in Kansas.

Primary fish species residing in Milford Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Milford Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Acorns Resort
Rentals: Kayaks, canoes and pontoon boats
785 463-4000

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Clay County Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Fourth Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Curtis Creek Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Curtis Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

East Rolling Hills Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off E Rolling Hills Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Farnum Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off US Highway 77, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Fort Riley Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Timber Creek Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Milford State Park North Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off State Park Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Milford State Park South Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off State Park Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Quimby Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off 4th Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Rolling Hills Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off W Rolling Hills Road, this is two, three-lane, concrete ramps with docks and paved parking.

School Creek Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off School Creek Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Timber Creek South Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off 7th Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Whiting Street Boat Launch Ramps
Located mid lake, east side, off Whiting Street, this is two, two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

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