Douglas County · stream · order 6 river · ~234 cfs typical
Wakarusa River
Wakarusa River is a stream in Douglas County, Kansas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kansas's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Rain
86°
70°
15 mph
67%
Sat
Overcast
82°
65°
18 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
88°
64°
6 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Captain Creek2.5 mi
- Little Wakarusa Creek3.6 mi
- Sunflower Park Lake3.7 mi
- Ninemile Creek4.5 mi
- Stranger Creek4.4 mi
- Sunflower Park Lake4.1 mi
- Roberts Lake5.0 mi
- Mud Creek4.7 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.
Wakarusa River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wakarusa River?+
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 Wakarusa River?+
Wakarusa River is a stream in Douglas County, Kansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.