Noodling for cats

[riverhorse]

Is it legal to noodling for cats in Kansas? And has anyone done some of this in Ks or Missouri? ths, river

[Craig Johnson]

Is it legal to noodling for cats in Kansas? And has anyone done some of this in Ks or Missouri? ths, river

riverhorse,

Here's some info on Kansas hand fishing from the KDWPT website.

Updated: 5/26/11

HAND FISHING

Handfishing, for flathead catfish only, is legal from sunrise to sunset June 15 through Aug. 31 at three locations:

• the entire length of the Arkansas River in Kansas,
• all federal reservoirs from beyond 150 yards of the dam to the upper end of the federal property,
• and on the Kansas River from its origin downstream to its confluence with the Missouri River.

A special permit ($27.50) is required in addition to a fishing license. Anyone handfishing may not use:

• hooks
• snorkeling or scuba gear,
• any other man-made device OR possess any fishing gear except a stringer.
• Stringers may not be used until the fish are caught by hand and are at or above the surface of the water.
• No man-made object — such as a barrel, box, or bathtub — may be used to attract fish.

Each permit holder must complete and submit a department-provided questionnaire within 30 days after the handfishing season closes.