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McLaughlin Pond

McLaughlin Pond is a reservoir in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

McLaughlin Pond is a pond in Sedgwick County, Kansas. McLaughlin Pond covers about 3 acres.

What to Expect at McLaughlin Pond

McLaughlin Pond was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at McLaughlin Pond

Stocking records for McLaughlin Pond also list channel catfish and largemouth bass, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at McLaughlin, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Catfish

For bottom fishing at McLaughlin, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for McLaughlin Pond

On a first trip to McLaughlin, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish McLaughlin Pond

Spring on McLaughlin is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on McLaughlin can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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