U225X PUBLIC-SAFE CONVERSATION NOTE

RECORD: CHAT-0086
TOPIC: Best Kansas Crappie Lakes
IMPORTED: 2026.05.15

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: [link omitted] scan this and tell me which lakes have the best amount of crappie over 10 inches

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1. [link omitted] scan this and tell me which lakes have the best amount of crappie over 10 inches
2. [link omitted] what about for channel cats
3. Are there any other good keeper fish numbers in Pleasanton west lake
4. What about for crappie

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1. Based on the 2026 Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks White Crappie Forecast, the best lakes for higher numbers of crappie over 10 inches (using the “>10” fish density column) are: [embedded media omitted] Top Kansas white crappie lakes for 10"+ fish (highest density) | Lake | >10" Density | Notes | |. |. :|. | | Council Grove City Lake | 13.42 | One of the strongest size + numbers combos | | Garnett City Lake - North | 12.67 | Big fish concentration, NE KS | | Carbondale City Lake | 10.0 | Excellent overall rating | | Ford State Fishing Lake | 8.75 | Best for larger fish including many 12"+ | | Eureka City Lake | 6.42 | High numbers | | Anthony City Lake | 6.0 | Strong southwest KS option | | Great Bend - V…
2. For Kansas channel cats, the KDWP forecast breaks it down by density of keeper fish (>16"), plus bigger fish classes (>24", >28"). If your goal is lots of catchable channels with solid size, here are the standouts: [embedded media omitted] Best Kansas channel cat lakes (numbers + size) | Lake | >16" Density | >24" | >28" | Why it stands out | |. |. :|. :|. :|. | | Pleasanton West Lake | 17.0 | 0.67 | 0.00 | Crazy numbers | | Parsons City Lake | 14.63 | 1.13 | 0.38 | Tons + good big fish | | Mound City Lake | 9.33 | 3.17 | 0.67 | Best trophy combo | | Garnett Cedar Creek | 8.13 | 0.50 | 0.13 | Strong NE KS pick | | Big Hill Reservoir | 8.07 | 0.77 | 0.10 | Great reservoir option | | Clark SFL | 7.86 | 0.32 | 0.…
3. For Carbondale crappie, I’d keep it simple and fish it like a keeper lake, not random casting. Since it rates strong for 10"+ fish, your goal is structure + depth control, not speed. Best crappie rigs for Carbondale (bank + boat). 1. Slip Bobber + Minnow (highest percentage keeper rig) My 1 if you want fish in the cooler Setup: - 4–6 lb mono - Small slip float - Bobber stop - 2 Aberdeen or crappie hook - Split shot 8–12" above hook - Live minnow Depth: Start 4–8 ft, then adjust (Spring: shallower / Summer: deeper brush) Why: - Dead simple - Great for docks, brush, laydowns - Suspends bait in strike zone longer. 2. Jig + Plastic (best for covering water) My go-to search setup: - 1/16 oz jig head (start here) -…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
- Carbondale City Lake
- Douglas Co. - Lonestar Lake
- Atchison State Fishing Lake
- Garnett City Lake North
- Council Grove City Lake (farther, but elite)
- *Best overall: Council Grove City Lake
- *Best northeast Kansas: Garnett City Lake North / Carbondale City Lake
- *Best trophy odds (12"+): Ford State Fishing Lake
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