Cheney Reservoir
A windy reservoir west of Wichita known for white bass, wipers, walleye and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the KDWP or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cheney Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- The Outpost at Cheney LakeNearby15541 NE 50 St, Cheney(316) 202-5333Directions ↗
- Dunham's Sports16.8 mi1500 East 11th Avenue, Hutchinson(620) 662-2274Directions ↗
Local tips
- Very windy. Fish the wind-blown shores.
- Cheney State Park has launches and a marina.
- Popular with sailors too.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.