Sabetha Lakes are enrolled in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP). No local fees will be charged for fishing from the shoreline or from a boat. All of the laws of the State of Kansas governing fishing regulations apply including license requirements.
There are camping fees.
Rules and Regulations are Posted at the lakes and a copy can be picked up at Sabetha City Hall.
The following fees are from the regulation handbook:
Daily Conditional Permit |
Annual Permit |
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| Camping w/o utilities | $5.00 / day |
$30.00 |
| Camping with utilities | $12 / day |
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| Annual camping permit with utilities | $7.00 / day |
Annual permits will be issued on a calendar year basis (January 1 through December 31). A $5.00 service charge will be collected for not having permits displayed on the vehicle.
Replacement of lost or damaged annual Permit-$2.00
Section Seven
Camping Regulations
7.1 Camping shall be permitted only in designated areas of the Park. No camper shall occupy a camping space for more than seven consecutive calendar days. All approved camping spaces are on a first come first served basis with no reservations. Any person desiring to set up camp shall first pay the appropriate fee. Any camping at sites with utilities must pay the appropriate rate whether the utilities are used or not. No camping within 100 feet of the shelter houses unless it is a designated camp site. No more than 2 tents per camp site.
Pony Creek Lake offers various outdoor recreational activities. With a one day or annual boat permit, you may fish, camp and/or picnic at the various shelter houses located near the lake.
Located - Approximately 2 miles north of Sabetha in Brown County
Opened - May 20, 1995
Surface Acres - 171
Mean Depth - 13.8 feet
Contributing Watershed - 4166 acres
Volume - 2367 acre feetSabetha Lake provides a place to boat and water ski. With a one day or annual boat permit, you may fish, camp and/or picnic at the various shelter houses located near the Sabetha Lake.
Located - Approximately 5 miles west of Sabetha in Nemaha County
Opened - 1930's
Surface Acres - 114
Mean Depth - 14 feet
Contributing Watershed - 1650 acres
Volume - 1400 acre feet
Fishing |
Minimum Length |
Creel Limit |
| Channel Cat | 15 inches | 5 per day |
| Largemouth Bass | 18 inches | 2 per day |
| Walleye | 18 inches | 2 per day |
| Black/White Crappie | 20 per day | |
| Small Mouth Bass | 18 inches | 2 per person |
| Wiper | 18 inches | 2 per day |
| Flathead | 5 per day |