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Lakeside

Lakeside is a lake in Crawford 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.

Lakeside is a lake in Crawford County, Kansas. Lakeside covers about 4 acres.

What to Expect at Lakeside

Lakeside 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 Lakeside

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

Catfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lakeside

On a first trip to Lakeside, 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 Lakeside

Spring at Lakeside 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 Lakeside can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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