Fishing Otis Creek Reservoir in Greenwood County, Kansas

• Overview

  In Kansas, Otis Creek Reservoir belongs to Greenwood County. The land about it is mixed woodland. About 252 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The outline measures near 4.0 miles, so local knowledge counts. The closest town, Eureka, is 12 miles distant. Then El Dorado, 23 miles, and Towanda, 31 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Otis Creek Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Greenwood County records list flathead catfish, green sunfish, orangethroat darter and logperch among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Otis Creek Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 80°F, while January sits near 29°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Otis Creek Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Sinclair Lake at 8.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Otis Creek Reservoir before loading the car.