Quick Facts

• Location: Mt Hope, Kansas 67108
• Pier Type: Freshwater fishing pier
• Water Type: Cheney Reservoir
• Access: Cheney State Park fishing access; park and posted regulations apply
• Fishing License: Kansas fishing license requirements apply
• Best For: Walleye, white bass, striped bass, catfish and crappie
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall
• Common Species Nearby: Walleye, white bass, striped bass, channel catfish, crappie and other reservoir species
• Tackle Style: Light to medium-heavy freshwater tackle
• Fishing Style: Pier and reservoir fishing
• Night Fishing: Check current state park access rules
• Amenities: State park recreation, camping, boating and shoreline access nearby

Overview

The Fishing Pier at Cheney State Park near Mt Hope, Kansas provides shore anglers with convenient access to Cheney Reservoir. The pier is a useful option for visitors who don’t have a boat and gives families and recreational anglers a stable platform for reaching deeper water.

Cheney Reservoir is a large south-central Kansas fishery with opportunities for walleye, white bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie, and other species. Wind direction, water temperature, reservoir level, and seasonal fish movement can all affect fishing from the pier.

Fishing Tips

Try jigs, spoons, and baitfish-style lures when targeting walleye or schooling white bass. Crappie anglers can work small jigs vertically or cast around nearby structure.

For channel catfish, use a bottom rig in deeper water. Cheney can become windy quickly, so check conditions before visiting and secure loose tackle when fishing from the pier.

Bottom Line

A convenient Cheney State Park fishing pier providing shore-based access to one of south-central Kansas’s major reservoir fisheries.