Ottawa County State Lake Dam Fishing near Minneapolis, Kansas

Ottawa County State Lake Dam is a dam located just 7.5 miles from Minneapolis, in Ottawa County, in the state of Kansas, United States, near Wells, KS. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bream/bluegill, blue catfish, carp, sunfish, largemouth bass, catfish, flathead catfish and smallmouth bass here. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Ottawa County State Lake Dam.

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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