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Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area - Fishing Pools
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Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area - Fishing Pools
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Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area near Great Bend is one of the most important wetlands in the interior United States and offers unique fishing opportunities in its managed pools. Channel catfish and largemouth bass fishing can be excellent when water levels are favorable. The area is primarily known for waterfowl but draws anglers seeking catfish in the shallow, productive waters.
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