Keith Sebelius Reservoir Fishing Report - Updated: 5/22/24

Species Rating Size Baits, Method, and Location
Crappie Fair 7 to 16 inches Crappies are being caught around the public fishing dock and maintained fish attractors using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Would also recommend fishing up in the shallows.
Saugeye/Walleye Fair 13 to 27 inches Fish are being caught around concrete cove up by the marsh dike and along the dam using jigs tipped with night crawlers and/or minnows and trolling diving lures.  An 18" minimum length limit is in effect.
Wiper Good 10 to 28 inches Would recommend fishing for them around the east side of Leota Cove, Monkey Island and Concrete cove using jigs and swim baits.
Catfish Fair 10 to 30 inches Did hear of some catfish being caught up in the shallows using shad, gizzards, shrimp, or stink bait on the bottom.
Largemouth/Spotted Bass Good 10 to 20 inches Would recommend fishing up in the coves or along the Dam and Breakwater using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and plastics. 
General Comments

WATER TEMPERATURE- 68°

SURFACE ELEVATION- 2295.87 ---- 8.43 feet below conservation pool

Currently, the water level is 3.30 feet higher than it was one year ago, at this time. 

Hope everyone has a FUN and SAFE Memorial Weekend.

Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water.  Please discard leftover bait in a trash can.