Who doesn’t love boating, fishing, and sunsets? Kansas’s Wilson State Fishing Lake is a great destination for all sorts of outdoor summer fun. Add this spot to your summer bucket list and make sure you’re all geared up for a great evening outdoors. Camping, anyone?

Welcome to Wilson State Fishing Lake, a beautiful area with plenty of fish to be had, is a fantastic place that is often overlooked due to name similarities.
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Unlike Wilson Lake State Park up in Sylvan Grove, Wilson State Fishing Lake is hiding out in Buffalo, Kansas, where things are a bit quieter.
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True to the name, this lake is great for fishing, especially if you like channel cat. Other than catfish, you'll find bass, crappie, bluegill, and redear.
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We've really been missing the outdoors time with family, so it'll be nice to head out to enjoy a stress-free vacation out where we love it best - at the lake!
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There are free campsites here, where you can stay up to a week. They have boat ramps, fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, and even trash cans for your use. Sounds like a plan to me!
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While you're out here, don't forget to explore some of the area around the lake.
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Other than camping, the park itself is open from sunup to sundown. Make sure to add Wilson State Fishing Lake to your summer bucket list and enjoy the place!
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For more information about this lake, check out the official Kansas Wildlife Parks & Tourism website.

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