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Fishing Guides in Kansas

Cast 8 guides across Kansas. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

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Updated October 7, 2026

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Fishing Guides in Kansas by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 3 of 8 guides in Kansas with 10 or more Google reviews. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.

Guide	City	Fishing	Rating
Don's Guide Services, Glen Elder, KS	Glen Elder	Catfish & Carp, Walleye Fishing	5.031 Google reviews
Grandpa Boone's Fishing Guides, Milford, KS	Milford		5.019 Google reviews
Let's Go Fishing Guide Service, Paola, KS	Paola	Walleye Fishing, Bass Fishing, Catfish & Carp	4.221 Google reviews

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8 guides in Kansas

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Blue Catter's Guide Service, Walton, KS

Walton, KS5.0(1)

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Blue Catter's Guide Service is a fishing charter and guide service based in Walton, KS. Freshwater trips on reservoirs and rivers, half-day and full-day.

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Central Kansas Walleyes, Gypsum, KS

Gypsum, KS

Central Kansas Walleyes is a fishing guide service based in Gypsum, Kansas.

Don's Guide Services, Glen Elder, KS

Glen Elder, KS5.0(31)

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Don's Guide Services is a fishing charter and guide service based in Glen Elder, KS. Freshwater trips on reservoirs and rivers, half-day and full-day.

Catfish & CarpWalleye Fishing

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Fishing Milford Lake, Junction City, KS

Junction City, KS4.1(8)

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Fishing Milford Lake is a fishing guide service based in Junction City, Kansas. It operates on Milford Lake. Rated 4.1 by 8 reviews.

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Grandpa Boone's Fishing Guides, Milford, KS

Milford, KS5.0(19)

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Grandpa Boone's Fishing Guides is a fishing charter and guide service based in Milford, KS. Freshwater trips on reservoirs and rivers, half-day and full-day.

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Hook'Em Guide, El Dorado, KS

El Dorado, KS2.0(5)

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Hook'Em Guide is a fishing charter and guide service based in El Dorado, KS. Freshwater trips on reservoirs and rivers, half-day and full-day.

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Let's Go Fishing Guide Service, Paola, KS

Paola, KS4.2(21)

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Let's Go Fishing Guide Service is a fishing charter and guide service based in Paola, KS. Freshwater trips on reservoirs and rivers, half-day and full-day.

Walleye FishingBass Fishing

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On the "X" Guide Service, Council Grove, KS

Council Grove, KS5.0(1)

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On the "X" Guide Service is a fishing charter and guide service based in Council Grove, KS. Freshwater trips on reservoirs and rivers, half-day and full-day.

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Federal campgrounds in Kansas that Recreation.gov lists for fishing, ranked by how many times they were booked in fiscal 2025.

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About Kansas

Nobody drives to Kansas expecting a fishing trip, which is exactly why the walleye anglers who know better keep quiet about it. The state has no coastline and doesn't need one. Its reservoirs, rivers, and smaller lakes hold serious populations of walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, white bass, and catfish. Milford Lake, the state's largest, has a real reputation for trophy walleye. Wilson Lake keeps turning out true striped bass year after year. Guides here tend to specialize (a technique, a species, a home water), and that focus shows in the fishing.

Sitting in the middle of the country, Kansas is an easy drive for anglers from anywhere in the Midwest, and its four hard seasons each fish differently. Cheney Reservoir has earned its name for white bass and crappie runs. The Kansas and Neosho rivers offer a different game entirely, big catfish and sauger in moving water. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) manages these fisheries for sustainability, and a good guide doubles as an education in how these prairie waters actually work.

The difference between fishing Kansas cold and fishing it with a local guide is the difference between hoping and hunting. A guide knows where the fish moved last week and why, reads conditions visitors can't, and brings the boat, rods, reels, and bait so you can just fish. Smallmouth on a rocky impoundment, crappie jigged out of a brush pile, a flathead catfish drifted up from a river hole, a guide puts you on the pattern that's working now, matched to your skill level and what you want out of the day.

When to fish in Kansas

Peak Mar–May

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Quick facts

Fishing spots mapped: 397
Rivers mapped: 938
Guides listed: 8
Best season: April through October

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Know before you go in Kansas

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

Kansas Fishing License
Every angler 16 years of age or older must possess a valid Kansas fishing license. This applies to both residents and non-residents. Licenses can be purchased online through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) or from authorized vendors statewide.
Length and Creel Limits
Kansas enforces specific length and creel (bag) limits for various fish species, which can vary by water body. It is the angler's responsibility to know and adhere to these regulations. Your fishing guide will be knowledgeable about current limits for your target species and location.
Youth Fishing Regulations
Anglers under the age of 16 are generally not required to purchase a fishing license in Kansas. However, they must still comply with all applicable length and creel limits. It is advisable to confirm specific age exemptions with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

01What species can I expect to catch with a guide in Kansas?

The freshwater menu is deep: walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, crappie, wipers (striped bass hybrids), and catfish: channel, blue, and flathead. Your guide will point the day at whatever is feeding when you visit.

02Do I need a fishing license to fish with a guide in Kansas?

Yes. Everyone 16 or older needs a valid Kansas fishing license, guided trip or not. Buy one online from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) or at an authorized vendor before you go, guides don't sell them.

03What does a typical guided fishing trip in Kansas include?

The boat, the rods and reels, the tackle and bait, the safety gear, and the thing you're really paying for, a guide who knows where the fish are and how to catch them. You cover your license, food, drinks, and personal items.

04When is the best time of year for guided fishing in Kansas?

Depends what you're after. Spring (March–May) belongs to spawning crappie, white bass, and walleye. Summer is catfish and deep-water bass. Fall (September–November) is the feeding binge, strong for nearly everything. Winter means ice fishing when conditions allow, or vertical jigging deep water when they don't.

05Are there any age restrictions for guided fishing trips?

No universal rule, and kids under 16 generally don't need a Kansas license. Individual guides may set their own minimums for very young children, usually for safety or boat-logistics reasons, so ask when you book.

06What should I bring on my guided fishing trip?

Your Kansas license (if you're 16 or older), clothes that match the forecast, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, snacks, and drinks. Bring a cooler if you plan to keep fish within the regulations. Your guide will flag anything trip-specific.

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