Yates Center Reservoir
Yates Center Reservoir has approximately 212 acres of surface water, with 500 acres of land surrounding the lake. The entire area offers many recreational opportunities. Fishing, Water Skiing, Boating, Wind Surfing, Hiking, Hunting, Camping, Wildlife and Wildflower Viewing just to mention a few are abundant the reservoir.
Fish for Channel Cat, Walleye, Black Bass, Wiper, Bluegill, Crappie, and Small Mouth Bass.
Yates Center Reservoir has a boat ramp, fishing piers, and a shelter house. Camping is permitted in a designated spot by the parking lot. The lake has a vault restroom, but no other camping hook-ups are presently available.
Getting There & Details
- Address
- Located 3 miles south of Yates Center on Highway 75, then approximately 4 miles west on 80th Road, or 4 miles west on Highway 54, then 2 miles south o
- Phone
- 620-625-2118
- Website
- cityofyatescenter.com/lakes
- Map
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A city permit is not required to fish in the Woodson County lakes. A Kansas State license is required.
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