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There is no charge for fishing trips, and tackle and lures will be provided unless you prefer to bring your own. It would be a nice gesture to help help out with fuel costs, and lunch needs to be arranged with whomever you go fishing. Because of weather and lake condition (water clarity) considerations, Milford will probably be the primary destination. The fishing at Milford has been very good the last few years for white bass and striped bass/white bass hybrids (wipers). There is also good fishing for smallmouth bass, and there is a fairly good population of walleyes in Milford, as well as channel catfish. The crappie fishing at Milford has been mediocre at best. White bass, white bass/striped bass hybrids (wipers), walleyes and smallmouth bass are the primary focus for Milford anglers. White Bass - The white bass in early June are usually more scattered than later in the year, however the fishing is still good. Lures like the Rat-L-Trap and jigging spoons are the best producers. The size isn't as good as at Tuttle Creek, but the numbers are much better. Wipers - The white bass/striped bass hybrids (wipers) will run from about 2 pounds to 12 pounds. They are not as populous as white bass, but provide a tremendous angling experience on light tackle. They are found in smaller schools than white bass, and, because it takes considerably longer to get one to net, fewer are caught at any one location before they move. Rat-L-Traps and jigging spoons are the most consistent lures. Walleye - Walleye are not abundant, but there is a decent population at Milford. The size has been very good, with mature walleyes running form 3 to 8 pounds. In early June they are normally on the large flats in relatively shallow water (6 to 12 feet). They are best caught on jigs tipped with live nightcrawlers, but will take crank baits like the Shad Rap. Smallmouth Bass - The smallmouth fishing can be very good. Much depends on water conditions, but normally they are found on the rocky banks and are fairly shallow in early June. The best lures are small crank baits, or jigs. Also, topwater lures early and late. If you want to go on your own, there are a lot of fishing opportunities near Manhattan. Tuttle Creek Lake is a 16,000 surface acre Corps of Engineer reservoir just north of town. Below the dam is Tuttle Creek State Park, which has good fishing. The outlet at Tuttle Creek offers good fishing, especially when water is being released. Just a mile downstream is Rocky Ford, a dam built in the 1800's that has been an angling destination since its construction. Plus, Manhattan has the Kansas River on the East and South of town, and the Big Blue River on the North and East. And, Wildcat Creek runs through Manhattan. East of Manhattan is Pottawatomie State Lake #2. West of Manhattan about 16 miles is Milford Reservoir, the state's largest lake. And, Manhattan is surrounded by the Flint Hills, a tall grass prairie that harbors hundreds of stocked farm ponds, which may offer the best largemouth bass and panfish angling in the state. We have made arrangements to fish some of these farm ponds, if this is what you want to do contact John King.
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