How many acres is shawnee mission park

This lake declined participation in the CFAP lease program and requires a local permit to fish. Crappie Slow Up to 15 inches Worms and minnows near structure are producing the best. Channel Catfish Fair Up to 6 lbs. Some being caught lake wide. Best bite with fresh cut bait. Wiper Slow Up to 9 lbs. Live bait and shad imitation baits along the dam are producing the best.

Largemouth Bass Fair Up to 4 lbs. Finesse plastics are working best right now fished near shallow structure. Jigs are catching fish as well. Trout Good Trout are being caught on flies and powerbait. General Comments In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. If you plan to fish for trout, a Johnson County trout permit is also required.

Map Information. This 1,acre urban refuge includes a acre lake, ponds, marshes, forest s, and meadows.

On the west boundary, experience the Mill Creek Streamway Trail. This meandering mile asphalt pathway takes you along the stream and through riparian and hillside oak-hickory forests and upland native prairies. White-tailed deer, gray and fox squirrels, red and gray foxes, and wild turkeys are sometimes sighted by hikers. Northern cardinals, black-capped chickadees, tufted titmice, downy and red-bellied woodpeckers are commonly seen. On spring evenings listen for the call of the whip-poor-will.

In the spring and fall check the lake and ponds for pied-billed grebes and mallard ducks. Ospreys occasionally fish the lake. Don't overlook the common snipe and spotted sandpipers on the shoreline. The marshy ponds below the dam attract red-winged blackbirds, belted kingfishers, and great blue herons.

In winter you may see a bald eagle perched on a shoreline tree. Camping not allowed. Park hours: March 1 - October 31, a. November 1 - February 28, a. Discover what to see, eat and do in Kansas. Plan your trip today, at TravelKS. Click the icon to find a birding list for Johnson County.