Guide To Fishing At Wilson Lake

AKA: Wilson Reservoir

Several boat ramps provide easy access to Wilson Lake in the north-central part of the state, 5 miles south of Wilson. The lake has 9,000 surface acres and 100 miles of shoreline providing an outdoor paradise for fishing, boating, sightseeing and swimming.

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

Fishing enthusiasts are drawn here to pursue bass, catfish, perch, walleye, crappie, sunfish, striped bass and white bass. For anglers preferring to fish from the bank will find camping areas and plenty of primitive areas with easy access. Many of these same areas work well for launch of small craft like canoes, kayaks and car-topper boats.

What to fish for...

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

Primary fish species residing in Wilson Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Wilson Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

200th Blvd Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off 200th Blvd, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

232 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, east side, off State Route 232, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lucas Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off 203rd Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Minooka Park Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Reservoir Road, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Minooka Recreation Area East Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Reservoir Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Reservoir Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Reservoir Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Wilson State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Tatanka Loop, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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