Quick Facts

• Location: Little Noxie Rd, Onaga, Kansas 66521
• Type: Public lake fishing access
• Water Type: Cross Creek Lake
• Access: Public fishing access; current lake regulations apply
• Fishing License: Kansas fishing license requirements apply
• Best For: Bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall
• Common Species Nearby: Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish and other warm-water species
• Tackle Style: Light to medium freshwater tackle
• Fishing Style: Shore, pier and lake fishing
• Night Fishing: Check current access regulations
• Amenities: Lake recreation and additional shoreline access

Overview

Pottawatomie County Cross Creek Lake near Onaga, Kansas provides a quiet public-water fishing option in northeastern Kansas. The lake gives anglers opportunities to target several of the state’s popular warm-water species from shore and designated fishing areas.

Bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish offer a range of fishing options, making the lake suitable for both recreational anglers and families. Seasonal changes in vegetation and water temperature can have a strong influence on where fish concentrate.

Fishing Tips

Bass anglers can work soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and other moving lures along vegetation and shoreline structure. Small jigs are useful for crappie, while worms and other small presentations work well for bluegill.

For channel catfish, use bottom rigs around deeper water or changes in depth. During summer, early morning and evening generally provide more comfortable shore-fishing conditions.

Bottom Line

A northeastern Kansas public fishing lake offering opportunities for bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and relaxed shore fishing.