Lake Size: 4,580 acres Deepest Depth: 57 ft (17 m) Latitude: 38.654403 Longitude: -94.905478 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 917 ft (280 m) Counties: Miami County Lake Management: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Information: Hillsdale Lake is a reservoir located in the northwestern part of Miami County, in northeast Kansas and the central United States of America; it is approximately 30 mi (48 km) from Kansas City. The surface area of the lake is approximately 4,580 acres (18.5 km2), and the lake has a maximum depth of approximately 57 ft (17 m).
Boating
Fishing
Hillsdale Lake offers a wide variety of boating opportunities. The main lake provides skiers with open water to maneuver and the upper creeks provide people with canoes an area to paddle and float where they can view wildlife and get away from the larger boat traffic. Boaters are reminded that over 75% of the standing timber was left in the lake to create fish and wildlife habitat. The standing timber and stumps in the water must be respected by Hillsdale Lake boaters. While boating through areas with timber, take your time and slow down. Hitting one of the underwater stumps can cause damage to your boat. All Kansas Boating Regulations are enforced at Hillsdale. Boaters using any of the 5 boat ramps are reminded that State Park Vehicle Permits are required. Boat Registration can be completed at the Hillsdale State Park Office.
Hillsdale Lake is one of Kansas premier fishing lakes. With over 75% of the standing timber left in the lake, fish populations have ideal habitat to grow and reproduce. Crappie are the species of choice for most fishermen at Hillsdale. The lake reached conservation pool in 1985, since that time, crappie numbers have stayed at excellent levels to provide fishermen with plenty of action. A 10" length limit has been implemented for Crappie and a 20 fish limit has been implemented for Creel. Hillsdale is known as one of the top Largemouth Bass lakes in the state, with an 18" length limit on bass, bass numbers remain at high levels with many quality to trophy size bass. Another species of fish that is getting recognition in Hillsdale is the Walleye, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist have stocked millions of Walleye into Hillsdale. Netting samples show that the lake contains many quality to trophy size walleye. An 18" length limit applies to Hillsdale Lake Walleye. Hillsdale Lake also maintains a large population of catfish. Channel, and Flathead catfish prowl the lake always looking for a meal. Fishermen will need a state fishing license and a State Park Permit to fish from State Park areas.
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