Reservoir · Russell, Kansas
Wilson Reservoir
Location Snapshot
Wilson Reservoir is a clear-water Kansas reservoir with a distinctive stocked striped-bass fishery. The principal supported target is striped bass, with walleye, channel and blue catfish, white bass, and largemouth bass adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Wilson Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Striped bass are primary and stocked in Wilson Reservoir. Blue catfish, channel catfish, and largemouth bass are common and established, and walleye are common and stocked. White bass are present and established.
Target species
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
White Bass
Morone chrysops
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Striped bass and walleye are stocked in Wilson Reservoir.
- Stocked
Striped bass
Stocked · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
- Stocked
Walleye
Stocked · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Russell, Kansas
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Russell
Management Category
USACE Saline River reservoir
Regulation Scope
Wilson Reservoir.
Regulation Summary
Wilson Reservoir: KDWP special length and creel limits on the USACE Wilson project. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Striped Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, White Bass, Largemouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available