Fishing in Coffey County, Kansas

Photo of Coffey County Lake by Taylor Hunt of flinthills.photos

From trophy-minded anglers to families looking for an easy afternoon by the water, Coffey County offers fishing for every style. Cast for bass, walleye, white bass, wiper, catfish, crappie, and even seasonal trout at waters across the county. Explore destination fisheries like Coffey County Lake and John Redmond Reservoir, enjoy accessible river fishing at Burlington City Dam, or slow down at one of our community lakes in Gridley, Lebo, and New Strawn. For a quieter outdoor experience, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge offers fishing access among ponds, river stretches, and scenic wetlands.

Top fishing spots in Coffey County

• Coffey County Lake: large, fishing-focused lake known for bass, walleye, catfish, white bass, wiper, and crappie.

• John Redmond Reservoir: big-water fishing with white bass, crappie, catfish, flathead, and more, plus multiple boat-access areas.

• Burlington City Dam / Drake Park: a favorite local stop for river fishing on the Neosho.

• Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge: scenic fishing in ponds, river, creek, and reservoir-edge waters.

• Gridley, Lebo, and New Strawn City Lakes: easy-access community lakes for family fishing and relaxed weekends.