Fishing & Boating

Fishing Rules

• Kansas residents (16-64) years must have:
  1. A Unified Government fishing permit in their possession, and;
     
     
  2. State fishing license (required for ages 16-74) to fish at Wyandotte County Lake and Pierson Lake.
     
     

• Kansas residents (75) are not required to purchase local or state fishing permits even if they reside in a county other than Wyandotte.

• All non-Kansas residents (16) years of age must have a permit.

• Trot lines, bank lines, jug lines, netting or seining of fish is not permitted.

• Each angler is limited to (2) lines with no more than (2) baited hooks or artificial lures per line.

• Anglers must keep fish on a separate individual stringer or suitable container so that Park Police can easily identify possession and creel limits.

• Anglers may fish the entire lake except where posted. No bank fishing in the boathouse cove.

• Anglers must abide by State Rules & Regulations.

Size Limit

Fish not meeting the length limit must be immediately returned to the water.

Daily Possession Limits

No open season on frogs, snakes or turtles.

Boating season is the last Saturday in February - November 30^th

All boats must have their Certificate of Registration on board at all times. This permit is NON-Transferable and NON-Refundable.

Do's & Don'ts

State of Kansas and U.S. Coast Guard Boating Rules and Regulations are strictly enforced. Park Police have complete jurisdiction of all craft on the lake.

Misconduct or violation of rules and regulations will result in fines and loss of boating privileges.

• No reckless operation of a vessel will be tolerated.
  
  
• No wake in coves.
  
  
• 20mph Speed limit throughout the lake.
  
  
• No personal watercraft, tubing or water-skiing.
  
  
• No one will operate a vessel while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
  
  
• Sailboards and Kayaks are permitted. Preservers and permits are required for both.
  
  
• No vessel may fish from or tie up to any pontoon dock. Slip owners are excluded, but they must be on their boat and in their own slip. No fishing from the docks.
• Vessels will be respectful and courteous to bank anglers.
  
  
• Swimming is only allowed from boats – there are no swimming entrances anywhere on the lake.

Fishing Permit Fees

All prices do not include the $1.00 vendor write-up charge.

To request a Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary Booklet contact the Clerk’s Office at (913) 573-2876 or ClerkWest@wycokck.org

Boating Permit Fees

All prices do not include the $1.00 vendor write-up charge.

Boat Permits

Permits are available at the Wyandotte Boat Rental (Boathouse Cove), and the Parks & Recreation Administration Office. Local permits are not required at Big 11 Lake or Bonner Lake. Entrance into the park, vehicle parking, boat trailer parking, and boat launching is free.

Gas and bait are available at the Wyandotte Boat Rental. Closed on Tuesdays. Call (913) 299-8488

• Residents age (16) - (74) must have a resident license in possession while fishing in Kansas, unless exempt by law.

• All Non-Residents (16) must have a valid Non-Resident license to fish in Kansas.

• All licenses expire December 31^st each year, except (5) day, lifetime, and (24) hour fishing licenses.

• Kansas residents age (65) - (74) are required to have hunting and/or fishing license.

Fishing & Hunting licenses are to be filled out according to the instructions on the permit. A photo ID is required at time of purchase. Customer receives the white copy as proof of purchase. It is Kansas Law that this information be on your person while participating in the sport you are licensed for. HIP (Habitat Improvement Program), trout and waterfowl stamps are also available through the Clerk’s office. The cost is $1.00 plus the process fee. The County Clerk’s Office sells fish & game permits upon request. Both residents and non-residents are charged a $1.50 processing fee in addition to the fees imposed by the Kansas Fish & Game Dept.

All annual hunting licenses can be purchased at:

• Kansas Camp It, or;
• licensed agents, or;
• Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Offices

Legal Kansas residents who have been separated from the armed services under honorable conditions and have a disability certified by the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs as being service-connected and such disability is equal to or greater than 30% may apply through the Pratt Operations Office for free hunting & fishing licenses (not applicable for park permits). Residency is defined as living in the state for (60) days immediately prior to purchase, except for lifetime licenses, which require (1) year.

Federal Water Fowl Stamp

You must have a State Hunting Permit and a Harvest Information Permit (HIP) prior to purchasing this stamp.

These requirements can all be met at the Shawnee office. See other options for purchasing the Duck Stamps. E-Stamps are also available for purchase in some States. Purchase a Federal Water Fowl Stamp at:

Kansas Wildlife & Parks District Office (KWPDO)

8304 Hedge Lane Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66227
(913) 422-1314

Kansas Wildlife Parks Fish & Game Permits

Buy Licenses

Learn more about hunting regulations or boat registration for the State of Kansas. For information specific to Wyandotte County, see the Rules & Regulations for fishing in Wyandotte County.

Locations

Kansas Wildlife & Parks District Office (KWPDO)

8304 Hedge Lane Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66227
(913) 422-1314

Pratt Field Office

512 SE 25th Ave, Pratt, KS 67124
(316) 672-5911

Parking Permits

Parking permits can be purchased at the time of tag registration or renewal and are good for (1) year. Parking permits to State Parks can be purchased at Kansas Wildlife & Parks District Office (KWPDO). If you desire to purchase a permit at any time other than when receiving your tags contact:

Kansas Wildlife & Parks District Office (KWPDO)

8304 Hedge Lane Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66227
(913) 422-1314