THINGS TO REMEMBER Zebra mussels have been discovered in Marion Reservoir. Boaters and anglers are asked to take nec- essary precautions to prevent contaminating other bodies of water. arion Reservoir is located 1968 by the U.S. Army Corps of aged by the Department Vehicle access is limited to established maintained arion in the Cottonwood River Engineers as a control of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism roads. Parking areas are provided. OFF-ROAD VEHI- MM MValley of central Kansas, structure. The impounds (KDWPT), consists of 4,300 acres CLE USE IS PROHIBITED. between Hillsboro and Marion. 6,160 surface acres at conserva- of land at the upper end of the Individuals using the wildlife area must take their The reservoir was constructed in tion pool. The wildlife area, man- reservoir. trash out with them. A NO TRASH POLICY is in effect Reservoir for this area, so trash barrels are not provided. Special length and creel limits may be in effect for & FACILITIES some fish species. Check the Kansas Fishing Boat launching facilities are available at all of the the Broken Bridge area near the upper end of the reser- Regulations Summary and all posted notices before Wildlife Area Corps of Engineers parks and public use areas voir and a launching site in Durham Cove. There is no fishing. Consult information signs posted on the area (Cottonwood Point, Hillsboro, French Creek, and Marion marina on the reservoir, but bait and supplies are avail- for all regulations that apply on Marion Wildlife Area. Coves). KDWPT has a river access boat launching site at able at several bait shops near the lake. FISHING Marion Reservoir offers excellent fishing for wiper, wall- Around March and April, walleye are caught along the eye, white bass, and channel catfish. Other species include face of the dam. Most are taken on jigs or minnow-type crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, flathead catfish, bullhead lures, often within a few feet of the shore. DICKINSON catfish,and several species of rough fish. The white bass spawning migration usually occurs in mid- 40 18 Junction 70 City The lake averages about 14 feet in depth and is charac- April. Fish are caught in the Cottonwood River and sandy 57 77 GEARY Abilene terized by a shallow sloping shoreline, open water, and rela- beaches upstream from the mouth of French Creek Cove. 70 43 Salina tively little variation in basin bottom. Water clarity is usual- Most good catches of crappie occur in the spring as the fish 4 140 15 104 ly adequate for good fishing. When water is being released move toward the shoreline to spawn. Crappie are usually 4 149 56 from the reservoir, good fishing occurs below the dam in the associated with rocky or brushy shoreline. SALINE Council Grove 177 outlet channel. For up-to-date fishing information contact 4 81 MORRIS McPHERSON 56 57 the local KDWPT office. 35W Mc Pherson 50 56 150 Cottonwood Falls Marion 15 HUNTING 61 77 35 HARVEY Marion Wildlife Area supports large populations of Waterfowl numbers tend to build during the fall, and MARION CHASE Newton waterfowl, dove, deer and turkey. Also popular at Marion good mallard hunting is common in November and 50 196 177 are pheasant, quail, rabbit, and squirrel. During opening December. Management of the refuge has been geared pri- 81 SEDGWICK weekends, the wildlife area receives intense hunting pres- marily to attract and hold geese. As management practices 96 35W Marion 254 El Dorado Reservoir & sure. Hunters, later in the season, often find good bird become established on the refuge, Marion should have 296 Wichita 54 Wildllife Area populations and less competition from other hunters. excellent goose hunting opportunities. 96 235 42 77 15 BUTLER OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 53 Marion Wildlife Area Marion Wildlife Area is managed primarily for hunting, area, providing more hunting and viewing opportunities. 2613 N Jade Hillsburo, KS 67063 but most of the area is open year-round for activities such The refuge is closed to all activities from Oct. 1 to General Area Map as hiking and bird watching. March 1 and is closed to hunting at all times. The refuge (Area Office) (620) 732-3946 Approximately 3,800 acres are open for public use, as well is clearly marked with standard red and white “Stop— Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs as another 100 acres managed by the Corps for public hunt- Refuge Area—No Hunting” signs. described herein is available to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, (Regional Office) ing. An additional 500-acre waterfowl refuge has also been The public hunting portion of the area is marked with gender identity, political affiliation, and military or veteran status. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to Office of the (316) 683-8069 established. This refuge allows waterfowl to feed and roost “Public Hunting” signs around the boundary. Entrances are Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 1020 S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 07/12 without disturbance. 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