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Big Hill South Lake

Big Hill South Lake is a lake in Labette 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.

Big Hill South Lake is a lake in Labette County, Kansas. Big Hill South Lake covers about 5 acres.

What to Expect at Big Hill South Lake

Big Hill South Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Big Hill South Lake

Stocking records for Big Hill South Lake also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Catfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Big Hill South Lake

On a first trip to Big Hill South, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Big Hill South Lake

Spring at Big Hill South 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 at Big Hill South 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.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks — Fish Stocking Records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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