THINGS TO REMEMBER All users of the area must be aware of the state rules and regulations. Consult information boards that are located throughout the area. Information can also be attained to the area office located on the Fall River ocated 12 miles west of River was also a favorite camping The reservoir was completed in Wildlife Area. oronto Yates Center in the gently and hunting ground for native 1960 by the U.S. Army Corps of TT Lrolling terrain of the Americans of the Osage Nation. Engineers (USACE) and provides Verdigris River Valley, this area The river name refers to the green 2,800 acres of water for a variety marks the northern reaches of the and gray bark of the sycamore of recreational pursuits. In 1964 Reservoir & physiographic region to early pio- trees found along its banks. the Kansas Department of Wildlife neers are the Cross Timbers Area, The forested flood plains, sur- & Parks entered into a license Wildlife Area so named for the stands of post rounded by terraces of prairie hills agreement with the USACE for and blackjack oak that they past of oak savannas, provide the visi- fish and wildlife management of through on their westward jour- tor an opportunity to see some of 4,700 acres of land and water in neys. the most diverse flora and fauna in the upper reaches of the project. 56 This section of the Verdigris the state. 170 57 Emporia 50 Cottonwood 75 150 57 Falls 31 HUNTING Garnet LYON Burlington 35 59 169 CHASE 57 ANDERSON The Wildlife area includes riparian timbered area, GREENWOOD COFFEY WOODSON 52 grasslands, agricultural lands and wetland communi- Iola 196 177 Yates ties. Management includes native plant restoration, pre- Center 54 Eureka 57 scribed burning, timber management and farming for 254 El Dorado ALLEN WILSON Chanute wildlife to provide food and habitat for wildlife. 54 39 99 39 400 57 Toronto Wildlife Area has 4,700 acres of land and 169 146 77 75 Erie 47 47 Fredonia water open to public hunting where a wide variety of BUTLER Howard 400 COWLEY 37 game and non-game animals can be found. Species NEOSHO 400 include white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, squirrel, water- ELK Parsons CHAUTAUQUA 96 160 59 160 38 fowl, rabbits and furbearers. Winfield Independence 96 15 75 Oswego Sedan 59 Marshes have been constructed to provide excellent 166 MONT- 101 77 GOMERY 15 166 habitat for migratory birds. These marshes also provide Coffeyville LABETTE 99 169 some excellent viewing for non-game species of shore- Arkansas City OKLAHOMA birds. Toronto Reservoir & Wildlife Area FISHING Fishing in the reservoir, Walnut Creek and Verdigris General Area Map Toronto/Fall River River can be excellent for white bass, crappie, channel Rt. 1 Box 88 catfish and flathead catfish. The numerous brush piles Severy, KS 67137 are also excellent places to pursue black bass, bluegill (Area Office) and sunfish. Boat ramps have been constructed around (620) 583-6783 Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs the reservoir, on Walnut Creek and the Verdigris River to described herein is available to all individuals without regard to provide access. race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, (Regional Office) gender identity, political affiliation, and military or veteran status. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to Office of the (620) 431-0380 Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 1020 S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 08/18 www.ksoutdoors.com 17 Miles to Eureka TORONTO RESERVOIR & WILDLIFE AREA GG Rd. 140th St. LEGEND Wildlife Area (State) Wildlife Area (USACE) TORONTO 5 Miles State Park Area to Woodson 130th St. Wildlife Area Paved Road Gravel Road Unimproved Road Toronto Point Parking Area Area Information Center Manns Cove Boat Ramp Area CC50 Rd. GREENWOOD CO. GREENWOOD Duck Island 12 Miles Woodson to Fall River Holiday Cove Area Wildlife Area Hill Area East To US 400 Highway Spillway Area 13 Miles Dam Site to Fall River Area & US 400 Highway WOODSON CO. WILSON CO..