Cimarron Ponds Fishing Site
Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area, these four, human-made ponds were constructed for migratory birds. There is an accessible fishing pier, covered picnic sites and campgrounds nearby. Trout are stocked in the ponds in the winter, and channel catfish are stocked during the summer. Please refer to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for further information regarding licensing, size limits, etc.
General Information
Open year-round.
All day
A Kansas state fishing license is required.
Swimming is not allowed.
No fees are required for this site
Pets must be leashed at all times.
Address: 242 East Highway 56 Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: 620-697-4621
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.135847
Longitude: -101.821233
Elevation
3,350 feet
Directions
From Elkhart, Kan., travel 7 miles north on State Highway 27. Turn east (right) onto Forest System Road 700 and continue 4 miles. The ponds are located in the Cimarron Recreation Area on the north side (left) of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Trout are stocked in the ponds in the winter, and channel catfish are stocked during the summer.
