reservoir in Kansas, USA
The closest big reservoir to the Kansas City metro, Hillsdale is a quality largemouth bass and walleye fishery, also holding crappie and channel and flathead catfish. Located in a Big Bull Creek reservoir northwest of Paola south of Kansas City.
Hillsdale Reservoir is a reservoir in Kansas, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Hillsdale Reservoir can target species including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Hillsdale Reservoir.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Hillsdale Reservoir. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Hillsdale Reservoir:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Hillsdale Reservoir:
Anglers at Hillsdale Reservoir can target species including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Hillsdale Reservoir before you cast a line.
Hillsdale Reservoir is a reservoir in Kansas, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.