Where to go Smallmouth fishing

[Bullet 250]

Where would be a couple of good lakes to catch big Smallmouth in Kansas? Thanks

[ratchet1300]

Haven't been there myself but they say Wilson is one of the best. And I know they are trying to make Glen Elder a trophy smallmouth lake as they have a long length limit.

[Bullet 250]

Is it a number deal or more like several Big ones instead of catching 60 a day? Trying not to go way up north

[doroger]

Have you thought about Table Rock in Missouri??

Don

[Srt1010]

Glen Elder, Wilson, Milford, and Melven have good populations. 60 fish a day would be tough depending on the time of year at any. My pick would be Melven but I haven’t been there in 2 years so it could not be as good as it was then. There may be a better lake southeast part of the state but those are the four that I have fished.

[Jesse-C]

When are you going? Timeframe will play a role.

[Champ175]

Coffey county or wolf creek if you are after good snallies doesn’t get all th me tournament pressure since it a power plant lake it’s reslly good in summer or soring on south end of
lake lots of
island and rock piles. Plus it’s only a few minutes away from melvern.

[KCLOST]

Coffey County..... Especially this time of year, would be better than all others mentioned. Brown and purple jig..
And be ready to catch some Largemouths too!!!

[jbassman87]

As said before, timing is everything. When are you wanting to go? You coming by yourself? I would be willing to show you around Melvern or Coffey County(wolf creek) if I am free.

[blackwdc]

NO small mouth at glen elder

[Bullet 250]

Probably in May or June

[rtfishn]

Where would be a couple of good lakes to catch big Smallmouth in Kansas? Thanks

Depends on what you consider big, melvern and coffey county are both good smallmouth lakes. They both have 5lb. Smallmouth in them, but it's rare to catch one that size. A more realistic expectation would be lots of fish caught in the 1.5-3lb. range. Let us know if you decide to come, I'd be glad to show you either lake. I fish them both alot, and I've seen the pictures of that bad a$$ bullet you've got. Would love to go for a ride,lol.

[John Br.]

NO small mouth at glen elder

No smallmouth at Wilson Resevoir either

[Jesse-C]

If it's early May I would Wilson. They sight fishing is phenomenal. If it is later in may/ June I would go with glenelder/wilson

[Skucius]

Nobody is mentioning Milford ....

[Jesse-C]

It's down the list a bit Matt

[Skucius]

Good no fish in it anyhow . . . . unless your fishing by a boat ramp

[jbassman87]

Good no fish in it anyhow . . . . unless your fishing by a boat ramp

Best drum lake in Kansas!!!!

[Bullet 250]

Thanks for the info guys! I'll let you know before I know I'm coming and yes anyone is welcome to take a ride!!

[wardlowd34]

Milford is a big drum lake; I would fish all the others stated in this thread lol