El Dorado Lake

Butler County, Kansas

A reservoir northeast of Wichita known for white bass, crappie and catfish, with flooded timber.

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Surface area8,000 acres

Max depth60 ft

Shoreline98 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

White Bass●●●●○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Wiper●●●○○

Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

More public accessPublic
See the KDWP or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in El Dorado Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Bluestem Bait & General StoreAt lake
El DoradoDirections ↗
Bass Pro Shops22.7 mi
WichitaDirections ↗
Scheels25.7 mi
WichitaDirections ↗

Search more bait shops near El Dorado Lake ↗

Local tips

El Dorado State Park has launches.
Flooded timber in the upper lake holds crappie.
The Walnut River below the dam is a spring hot spot.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.