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Mahaska, KS Fishing Trip — August

Your Mahaska, KS Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 67°F2.8" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

August Weather in Mahaska

84°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Mahaska

No guides are based in Mahaska, but these guides operate nearby.

Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC - Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC
Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC

Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC

4.9(96)Top Rated

Scattered Acres Outfitting LLC is a family-owned business with a true passion for Kansas whitetail hunting. The hunting lodge is located in North Central Kansas. Call us at 785-770-7440.

Palmer, Kansas
Dons Guide Services - Dons Guide Services
Dons Guide Services

Dons Guide Services

5(30)Top Rated

Don Zahourek, Kansas Pheasant and Turkey Hunting, Catfish, White bass and Walleye Fishing Guide Service, Glen Elder, Kansas and Waconda Lake provides the best pheasant and deer hunting, catfish, white bass and walleye fishing that Kansas has to offer.

freshwaterWhite BassWalleye
Glen Elder, Kansas
Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC - Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC
Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC

Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC

4.3(4)

The Farm and Ranch Experts Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty agents strive to deliver the best possible price for your property.  Contact our agents if you are serious about buying, selling, or holding an auction for your rural property.  Put our years of experience to work for you. Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC is…

Salina, Kansas
$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

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

White Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to all catfish species in aggregate. Some community lakes may have specific 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.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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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