Approximately 750 trout have been stocked in the Smokey Gardens. Please remember that a trout stamp is required when fishing.

Fish Harvest Regulation changes As of June 20, 2024, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks implemented the following special fish harvest regulations.  At Sherman Co.-Smoky Gardens Lake, an 18” minimum […]

Shore Erosion Project With the assistance of the Community Fisheriers Assistance Program grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, Sherman County has begun the work on the lining […]

March 2024 – Trout Stocking On March 6 2024, Kansas Wildlife and Parks stocked 180 lbs of trout into the Smoky Gardens.  It was reported to be a good mix […]

February 2024 – Trout Stocking On February 8 2024, Kansas Wildlife and Parks stocked 250 lbs of trout.  It was reported to be a good mix of multiple sizes that […]

Fish Stocking Update On September 13, 2023 the state of Kansas is stocking the Smoky Gardens with 150 channel catfish with an average of 7/8 lbs.   

Temporary Smokey Gardens Closures

Fish Stocking and Water Level Update On May 16, 2023 the state of Kansas is stocking the Smoky Gardens with 375 lbs. of channel catfish. It has also been noted […]