Ottawa County Lake
...A Geologic Wonder of Kansas

Also known as Bennington Lake, this popular fishing spot was created as a public works project of the WPA in the early 1930’s, including a sandstone picnic shelter with fireplaces on the west shore.

The lake has two boat ramps and courtesy docks. Motorized boats are welcome on the lake but must be operated for fishing purposes at no wake speeds only.

Ten, earthen fishing piers and active shoreline maintenance provide good fishing access.

...escape naturally, in Ottawa County, Kansas!

Ottawa County State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
4 miles north, 1 mile east of Bennington, KS on K-106 Hwy    

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• Free primitive camping for tents or RVs
• No electricity or water
• Fire rings, numerous picnic tables, three modern vault toilets and a large group shelter
• One modern cabin for rent - reserve online with Kansas Wildlife Department: Website

• See the weekly fishing report from the Kansas Dept of Wildlife & Parks:  Website
• 210 acres open to public hunting (shotgun and archery only) for deer, turkey, quail, pheasant, squirrel & rabbit

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This 138-acre lake has a good population of black bass, channel catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Saugeye and wipers have been stocked recently as additional predators for crappie and gizzard shad control. The lake has a few big flatheads and enough carp to provide some line tugging action. 
 
Lotus pads provide excellent habitat for fish and lanes are mowed through aquatic vegetation to increase angler access. Brush piles are maintained to concentrate fish and make excellent crappie fishing spots.  Channel catfish populations are maintained with annual stockings of 8-12” fish. Three automatic fish feeders are operated from May through October to enhance catfish growth.