Fishing near Manhattan, KS

Nearest public waters

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

WaterStateDistanceType
Milford Lake
Walleye and crappie.
KS19 milake
Kansas RiverKS47 miriver
Wilson Lake
Stripers and walleye.
KS105 milake
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
Largemouth bass.
OK206 milake
Lake of the Ozarks
Largemouth bass.
MO225 milake
Illinois River (OK)
Smallmouth.
OK244 miriver
Table Rock Lake
Smallmouth and spotted bass.
MO252 milake
Platte River
Channel catfish.
NE255 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.

Full KS regulations →

Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Manhattan. 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.