Ellinwood, KS Fishing Trip — September

Your Ellinwood, KS Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 61°F3.9" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

September Weather in Ellinwood

79°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
3.9"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Ellinwood

No guides are based in Ellinwood, 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 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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

Buy License Online — Kansas

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.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
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.

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