Bourbon County · reservoir · 337 acres
Lake Fort Scott
1 stocking on record · KDWP
Lake Fort Scott is a reservoir in Bourbon County, Kansas, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Nov 20, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from KDWP; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
99°
77°
20 mph
62%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
23 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
88°
64°
8 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Rock Creek1.3 mi
- Rock Creek Lake2.0 mi
- Chambers Branch2.4 mi
- Cedar Creek3.2 mi
- Paint Creek3.5 mi
- Pawnee Creek3.7 mi
- Elm Creek3.9 mi
- Mill Creek5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KS regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Fort Scott fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Fort Scott?+
Lake Fort Scott is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Bourbon County, Kansas, most recently on Nov 20, 2025 by KDWP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Fort Scott?+
Yes — Kansas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Fort Scott?+
Lake Fort Scott is a reservoir in Bourbon County, Kansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: KDWP · updated Nov 20, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.