Saturday is opening day of fishing at the lake

Opening day of fishing at Wyandotte County Lake will be at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 3.

Wyandotte County Lake and Pierson Lake are being stocked with 15,000 pounds of channel catfish and 14,700 pounds of trout, according to Unified Government spokesman.

Those who fish at the county lakes need a state license and Wyandotte County permit, with some exceptions.

Those who are 15 and younger do not need a state license or county permit.
Those who are 16-64 years old need a state license and Wyandotte County permit.
Those who are 65-74 years old need only a state license.
Those who are 75 and older do not need any license or permit.

Wyandotte County permits and state fishing licenses may be purchased at Cabela’s, Minnesota Bait, and Walmart at the Legends or at Bonner Springs.

The UG Parks and Recreation main office and the Wyandotte County Lake Boat House Marina sell only Wyandotte County permits, not the state fishing licenses. They also sell boating permits.