Melvern Lake
KDWP lists Melvern Lake at 6,930 surface acres, known for quality crappie fishing. Walleye, sauger, white bass, channel catfish and both black basses are present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
KDWP: quality crappie fishing; 10 in min, 20/day
Walleye
KDWP: good; 18 in min
Sauger
KDWP: present
White Bass
KDWP: good
Blue Catfish
KDWP: good, up to 40 lbs
Channel Catfish
KDWP: present
Largemouth Bass
KDWP: present; 18 in min
Smallmouth Bass
KDWP: present; 18 in min
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State park rampsRampTwo multilane ramps with ample parking at Eisenhower State ParkDirections ↗
- Wildlife area rampRampOne concrete ramp at the upper end, gives access to the lake and Marais des Cygnes RiverDirections ↗
- USACE rampsRampConcrete ramps at Coeur d'Alene, Arrow Rock, Turkey Point and SundanceDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Melvern Lake 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Melvern Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie are the signature fishery; 10-inch minimum applies.
- Walleye and bass minimums are 18 inches per KDWP.
- Zebra mussels present; do not transport live bait from the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.