Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake No. 1
On these 190 acres you can hike the rolling hills, watch for wintering Bald Eagles, camp around the lake, picnic on a table or the grass, catch a crappie from one of seven fishing piers, or bag a deer. This 24-acre lake consists of 166 acres of wildlife area open to hunting and trapping.
Boy Scout Troop 297 of Westmoreland, Kan., maintain a nature trail about one mile long. Animal population includes deer, turkey, fox squirrels, and bobwhite quail. Boats requiring registration are allowed for fishing only. Vessels not requiring registration, including canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, etc., may be used on the lake for recreational use. There is no electricity or water, so camping is wilderness style, but there are fire rings available at some campsites, with more primitive campsites available. Maximum depth of the lake is 14 feet, with an average depth of 7 feet.
Fish population includes Bluegill, Channel and Flathead Catfish, White Crappie, Green Sunfish, and Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass. Catfish and Bass are protected by a 15 inch length minimum. ADA compliant, unisex vault toilet available on site.
Directions
Travel north on Lincoln Ave / KS 99 – 19.5 miles
Lake entrance will be on your left.
For more information
Pottawatomie State Lake Office
(785) 539-9999
jamesgh@wp.state.ks.us
For state rules and regulations
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Operations Office
(620) 672-5911
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
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