Arkansas City, KS Fishing Trip — October
Your Arkansas City, KS Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 56°F4.8" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
October Weather in Arkansas City
75°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 Guide Near Arkansas City
No guides are based in Arkansas City, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For inshore Fishing
- Light rain jacket
Kansas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$52.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16-74. Includes all public waters. Hand fishing permit separate.
Species Regulations
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish may be 30 inches or longer in length.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some community lakes may have specific regulations.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Some community lakes may have specific regulations.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum length limit on state fishing lakes, community lakes, and reservoirs. Check for special regulations on specific bodies of water.
Some waters may have length limits or be catch-and-release only; consult the current Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary.