Chase County State Lake Fishing near Council Grove, Kansas

Chase County State Lake is a reservoir located just 20.7 miles from Council Grove, in Chase County, in the state of Kansas, United States, near Cottonwood Falls, KS. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, flathead catfish, catfish, white bass, rainbow trout, crappie, carp and bream/bluegill here. Whether you’re fly fishing, baitcasting or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Chase County State Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Kansas Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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