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Wilson Fishing
Welcome to 9,000 acre Wilson Lake, the clearest lake in Kansas. Wilson Lake remains one of the most scenic and better fishing areas in Kansas. Currently, the lake holds two state records, one for walleye and one for striped bass. The stripe bass, an ocean native, reaches weights of over 40
, KS FishingKanopolis Fishing
The 3,300 acres of Kanopolis Lake provide anglers with a wide variety of fishing opportunities. The most sought after species include crappie, white bass and channel catfish. Walleye and wipers, a white bass/striped bass hybrid, are also caught.
, KS FishingKanopolis Legacy Trail
The Legacy Trail is an invitation to experience the history of the area before the construction of Kanopolis Dam. The Legacy Trail is a self-guided automobile tour. Starting at the Kanopolis Lake Information Center, the tour visits 27
, KS ToursWilson Hiking and Nature Trails
The Rocktown Hiking Trail, located in the western part of Lucas Park, is a 3-mile loop trail that begins and ends at the parking lot access area on the east side of Rocktown. The 305
, KS TrailsWilson Campgrounds
Five campgrounds are conveniently located around Wilson Lake. The Corps manages three of these campgrounds in Lucas, Minooka, and Sylvan Parks. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages the two State Parks, Wilson State Park and Otoe Park Area.
, KS CampingKanopolis Camping
Kansas' oldest and most centrally located recreation area includes more than 22,000 acres of rolling hills, bluffs and woods. Located throughout the 14 campgrounds are 143 utility sites and over 200 primitive sites. A total of 41
, KS CampingWaconda Lake Wildlife Area
Public hunting areas are limited in Kansas, so demand is high. less than 1% of land in Kansas is public land. Management continually seeks to enhance quality.
Big Game:
, KS HuntingLovewell Day Use
You'll discover plenty of variety in the day-use areas. Start your park exploration with the full-service area office and interpretive center at the park'
, KS Day Use AreasWebster Lake Hunting
Small Game - Pheasant and quail hunting opportunities are limited. Hunting pressure is heavy on weekends. Hunts after November or during the week may be more productive.
Special Disability Area - A 320 acre area adjacent to Brown\'
, KS Hunting