[KC Jayhawk 78]

Jim , its a pretty good walk. About ten minutes to get down to the bank, then you have to walk about 40 yds. of rocks some boulders , some small. There really isnt anywhere to put a camper. You could camp down in the woods next to peterbuilt, there is room back there to pitch a tent. Its more of a place to fish all day or night , and go home when your done. Bubba there is a little dirt road next to peterbuilt , on the south side of the road that you can park. It can hold about 10 vehicles. If you drive over 435 going north , or down woodend , and you see more than 5 or 6 vehicles down there, then its a good bet that the fishing will be good. Ill let you all know when its time, and whoever wants can join me down there. Itll probably still be a couple more weeks. :big_smile:

 

[River Outlaw]

every time i've been there the gate to drive down in by the pete shop was locked. is this a usual deal ?? i didnt feel good about parkin right on the side of the road and bein down there where i couldn't see my truck.

 

[GaryF]

The only place to park is out on the road next to Woodend, between the 435 bridge and Peterbuilt. You are a long ways from your car, but I've fished there a lot and never had a problem.

Jim, Camping around there is pretty much non existent. I've seen people camp in tents down by the river, but it's a pretty good walk even without camping gear. A better option might be to meet at Kaw Point (confluence of Missouri and Kansas Rivers) and sleep on the boat anchored on thev river or off a sandbar. I would put you up for a night or two in my house as another option, I'm about 15 miles from the river.

 

[Catfish Fever]

I didn't mean camping right at the place to fish, I had more in mind a campground somewhere within 5 or 10 miles, then we could make it to the fishing place in the truck. Sounds like it's more likely to be a day trip. I'd give the hike there a try.

 

[River Outlaw]

take yer golf cart. if needed, my brother & i can put a lift kit on it w/ mud tires :wink:

 

[brad kilpatrick]

I do believe there is an RV campground around 1-70 and 7 highway.

 

[River Outlaw]

Cottonwood Camping Inc.
RV Park & Campground​

115 S. 130th Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913)422-8038
I-70 Exit #224 Bonner Springs, KS Then Left 3/10 Mile South Of I-70 on Highway 7

http://members.tripod.com/~cottonwoodcamping/​

 

[crazy]

Jim , its a pretty good walk. About ten minutes to get down to the bank, then you have to walk about 40 yds. of rocks some boulders , some small. There really isnt anywhere to put a camper. You could camp down in the woods next to peterbuilt, there is room back there to pitch a tent. Its more of a place to fish all day or night , and go home when your done. Bubba there is a little dirt road next to peterbuilt , on the south side of the road that you can park. It can hold about 10 vehicles. If you drive over 435 going north , or down woodend , and you see more than 5 or 6 vehicles down there, then its a good bet that the fishing will be good. Ill let you all know when its time, and whoever wants can join me down there. Itll probably still be a couple more weeks. :big_smile:

Yeah and I hope the water is really coming over that dam. When it's like that the fishing is good but the access is boat only.

 

[kmcalester]

Yeah and I hope the water is really coming over that dam. When it's like that the fishing is good but the access is boat only.

So who's goign where this weekend?

 

[Circlehook Jester]

Do you fellas ever get into any blue cat there? I wasn't for sure how deep the holes are around that area. I'm assuming it just depends on flow? :big_smile:

Thad (Jester)

 

[brad kilpatrick]

Do you fellas ever get into any blue cat there? I wasn't for sure how deep the holes are around that area. I'm assuming it just depends on flow? :big_smile:

Thad (Jester)

Yes We do but they have not shown up yet.

 

[Circlehook Jester]

Yes We do but they have not shown up yet.

Awesome! Good to know. I am going to spend some time down there. By bank and by boat if needed. Thanks Brad!

 

[Circlehook Jester]

Hey Brad! Is Kaw Point the only boat access to get up to the 435 Weir? Or is the some other accesses up further on the Kaw? Any info would be appreciated.

Jester

 

[River Outlaw]

to my knowledge its the only place to put in below the weir.

 

[KC Jayhawk 78]

JJ , is right, unless youve got a small boat that two people can carry, then there is a couple other spots to put in.

 

[brad kilpatrick]

Kaw point is the closest boat ramp to 435. its about a 19 mile run up there.

 

[Circlehook Jester]

Kaw point is the closest boat ramp to 435. its about a 19 mile run up there.

Thanks Guys! That's a long haul for some fishing, might have to bank it.

 

[kmcalester]

Has anyone been up this way in a while, if so how's the fishing?

 

[KC Jayhawk 78]

Troy , Shelby and I would be game for that, as long as its on a Fri. night. :big_smile:

 

[KC Jayhawk 78]

Not sure yet if this coming Fri. or the following Fri. would be best. Ill let you know for sure sometime Thurs. :big_smile: