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Shawnee State Fishing Lake
Topeka, KS 66618, United States
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Ba
Review №1

So peaceful here. But the roads are not maintained so be careful driving in and bring a garbage bag

Ro
Review №2

Mostly quiet and peaceful. Beautiful little lake love taking the kids an the kayaks on it. Camping is free also.

Mi
Review №3

Nice little fishing lake for kayaking and for fishing boats and if you like primitive campsites

Ma
Review №4

Beautiful lake all around. I have been visiting since I was a young child.

Je
Review №5

This is a great place to get some fishing in for a few hours. They have camping areas but the previous Tennants usually leave it a mess when they leave. I would not swim or use the bathrooms here as they are usually dirty. The atmosphere is great though and it is very calming and relaxing

Ke
Review №6

Free camping no water or electricity they have bathrooms but sometimes dirty bring your own toilet paper nice quiet Lake dont leave your stuff more than 3 days because Warden will throw your stuff away other than that its wonderful you can drink and party at this Lake but please clean your damn mess up please and thank you

Ma
Review №7

Great bass lake love the lillypads

Je
Review №8

Very nice lake to fish.

Jo
Review №9

Great park with free camping for RVs and tents. Vault toilets were appreciated, bring your own tp!Spent a lot of time fishing, for sure dont try to fish without a license, the ranger came by regularly to check permits and caught fish. Also it seems to be mostly a catfish spot, caught a couple small bass and saw a few big carp jump out of the water.Watch out for snakes! And ticks dropping from the trees.

Ta
Review №10

THE PLACE IS QUIET. GOOD FISHING

Sh
Review №11

Very peaceful and quiet. Wonderful place to camp and fish.

Tr
Review №12

FREE camping. Bring bug spray & toilet paper.

Br
Review №13

Wide sidewalks, great view of the lake, flower gardens

Te
Review №14

One of my favorite places to find peace. Especially at night with a clear and starlit sky. Roads are frequently washed out as heavy rain pushes the gravel off the road, but take your time, avoid the pits and potholes around the lake and you will love the experience!

Ka
Review №15

Fishing was good. It was pretty clean out there but that bathroom is ridiculously nasty. Make sure you take toilet paper.No shade at all where you are going to fish. Sun screen and a hat is seriously needed.

Ty
Review №16

Is fine. Hope the shooting grounds get rebuilt fast

As
Review №17

Only caught 1 fish but the time I spent there with friends was worth it.

lo
Review №18

Understand it is free camping. But when there is only a few places to camp and the main 3 sites look more like something from tent citys. The just didnt look like campsites

Al
Review №19

Nice scenery, visitors apparently dont take care of the area. lots of fishing line and quite a bit of trash. seemed to be a decent fry die off.

MI
Review №20

Cute lake not much shade a little small but if youre close why not.

Ja
Review №21

The lake itself is lovely. The campsite was okay, though it seems there used to be a table or sheltered prep area that was never replaced. They left the slab and support bases.Ive only once ever seen a worse outhouse than the one nearest our camp. It is in need of repair and a severe cleaning - and I do not refer to the ick underground. Unlike my son, I couldnt use the peetree option. We wound up leaving early partly due to that and mostly to an incoming stormfront.

Kg
Review №22

Beautiful park and wide area!

Ma
Review №23

Just needs a small park and bathrooms and itd b perfect

Ch
Review №24

Good lake to camp or fish. Stocked with catfish regularly.

Br
Review №25

My favorite for viewing sunsets!

Jo
Review №26

Free camping!

Je
Review №27

Very peaceful and not crowded! Ahhhhhh nature.

Ro
Review №28

Needs to be mowed, but i have always enjoyed this lake

As
Review №29

Fun day not open to general public

Re
Review №30

Beautiful

Te
Review №31

State park is great for taking pictures its hard to find a space there its the way they have divided up its great but its always taken need to take care of some of the potholes but then we have pot holes all over Topeka but theyre taking care of them so I hope they dont forget to stay late great place to be just drive slow 25 miles per hour like posted you cuz its some there craters out there giant potholes that will ruin your vehicle but love the state Lake

Ch
Review №32

Fun

Er
Review №33

Lots of trash, fishhooks, fishing line, in and around the water do not swim here! Great fishing!

ru
Review №34

Nice little lake to fish

Er
Review №35

They keep the grounds here better than most peoples yards. Keep up the great work!

Do
Review №36

Its free, quiet and much less crowded than other state fishing lakes.

Ni
Review №37

It was alright. Had a tick on my son 10 minutes after getting there.

Re
Review №38

Its nice to get out into nature, do some fishing. The dirt roads need a little up keep, some spots are really rough for driving.

Re
Review №39

I love this place!!!!!

Jo
Review №40

They fixed some roads but people need to pick up their own trash. Thank you Topeka Audubon Society for trash clean up on Earth Day but everyone needs to do their part.

Le
Review №41

Lots of space. Not so many fish it seems

na
Review №42

A quiet fishing spot. We can always find a good spot, but we arent pro fishers.

NT
Review №43

Good camping but not so great fishing

sl
Review №44

Peace and Quiet?

Ni
Review №45

Fishing my kids love Eagles we have seen their lots of fun

Ch
Review №46

Really nice place to see nature

Al
Review №47

Very nice fishing and primitive camping lake.

Wi
Review №48

Quiet, a good place to get away for the day

El
Review №49

Grass is overgrown, no boat docks, no play area for kids, roads need fixing, and no camping. It is basically a public pond not a state fishing lake/park. It needs serious work.

He
Review №50

Beautiful clean peaceful

mi
Review №51

They took out a bunch of stuff that was there years ago because people want to trash the place and not clean up after them selfs

Do
Review №52

Very trashy

Ch
Review №53

I like this because I got laid there.

Ma
Review №54

This lake is horrible. No bueno

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  • Address:Topeka, KS 66618, United States
  • Site:https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Fishing-Locations-Public-Waters/Northeast-Region/Shawnee-State-Fishing-Lake
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  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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