Fishing

Overview

Public fishing areas are available from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. All Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks regulations apply except where Shawnee County Parks + Recreation rules supersede state rules.

Fishing Areas

• Central Park Pond, 1534 SW Clay, is 4 acres and located in 16-acre Central Park. Amenities include a barrier free fishing dock. Pond stocked by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
• Clarion Woods Park Pond, SW 37th and SW Fairlawn. The 4-acre lake is located in 46-acre Clarion Woods Park. Amenities include a barrier-free fishing dock as well as a nature trail around the pond.
• Horseshoe Bend, SE 43rd and SE Horseshoe Bend Street. Features trail around pond and fishing dock.
• Lake Shawnee, 3137 SE 29th Street. This 410-acre lake boasts a variety of fishing and recreational opportunities. Amenities include a heated dock, marina, 16 fishing docks, barrier-free fishing dock, campground, boat ramps and Hanger Family Fishing Pond for youths and seniors.
• Westlake, Gage Park, 6th and Gage Boulevard Westlake has 6 acres and is located in 160-acre Gage Park. Amenities include a barrier-free fishing dock on an island.

Rules & Regulations

View the Fishing Rules and Regulations (PDF).

Additional Information

To receive a brochure listing public fishing areas within Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, please call 785-251-6800.