Fishing near Garden City, KS

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Garden City. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Wilson Lake
Stripers and walleye.
KS143 milake
Platte River
Channel catfish.
NE216 miriver
Lake McConaughy
Walleye and trout.
NE228 milake
Milford Lake
Walleye and crappie.
KS228 milake
South Platte River
Freestone and tailwater trout.
CO234 miriver
Chatfield ReservoirCO249 mireservoir
Rio Grande (Taos)
Rainbow and brown trout.
NM282 miriver
Kansas RiverKS290 miriver

All waters in KS

KS license & regulations

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) current license fees and regulations.

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Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Garden City. For the most current public waters, stocking schedules, and fishing reports, contact the state agency below.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) · 620-672-5911 · https://ksoutdoors.com

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.