Fishing Toronto Lake

AKA: Toronto Reservoir

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Toronto Lake, KS

Popular Fish Species Toronto Lake, KS

Walleye Fishing

Toronto Lake is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Crappie Fishing

Crappie anglers can fish for both black crappie and white crappie at Toronto Lake. These two species tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may catch both species, as they often use the same cover. For best results when fishing for crappie, light line and small hooks are key, especially when fishing live or prepared baits. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. This is a good place to catch quantities of nice, fat slabs. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Toronto Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, bluegill and white bass at Toronto Lake in Kansas.

The natural beauty of trees and rock banks surround Toronto Lake in the southeast part of the state. This 2,800-acre reservoir is accessible via Toronto Point Public Use Area, Holiday Hill Public Use Area and multiple campgrounds.

Boat launch ramps, a marina, rental boats, dining and lodging are all convenient for visitors. Explore about 20 miles of shoreline for sightseeing, water sports or fishing. Anglers can expect to catch bass, crappie, catfish and white bass, both id good numbers and size.

Primary fish species residing in Toronto Lake

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Toronto Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Manns Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off State Route 105, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with no parking.

Tonto Point Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off S Point Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.