Soft shelled turtle and snapping turtle.

[Birdgod]

I move here from Florida, I use to catch soft shelled turtle with friend all over the river and ponds. I have no been catching or try to catch any in kansas. My 8 year old son saw some picture and are interested in seeing how we catch it. My question is that, where in kansas can I catch soft shelled turtle or snapping turtle? I live in Overland Park and would like to find some where close. Anyone here knows? Thanks.

[Ronald Meeder]

Gardner lake has quite a few snapping turtles.

[Birdgod]

how about softshelled turtle. want to start with less dangerious one

[springhillwantabe]

the only softshells i can remember catahin round here was in the kaw river usin grasshoppers for bait on throw lines this time of year after fishes but caught alot of turtles thats been long time ago

[NIMROD]

Turtles / Fishing Regulations / Fishing / KDWPT - KDWPT

Not sure about Kansas but, Alligator Snapping Turtles are protected in many states. Common Snappers are different.

[Birdgod]

Just common snapping turtle no the endanger ones. Buy the way, what is the best time of year to catch the soft shelled one? Anyone here catch turtle, would like to bring my son along to see it.