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| Troy State Fishing Lake | |
|---|---|
| Name | Troy State Fishing Lake |
| Location | Doniphan County, Kansas, United States |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Inflow | local creeks |
| Outflow | local streams |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Area | 20 acres (approx.) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (approx.) |
Troy State Fishing Lake is a small public reservoir near Troy, Kansas in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. The lake serves local recreation needs and supports regional wildlife habitats while sitting within a landscape shaped by Missouri River tributaries and Glacial Lake Atchison-era deposits. It is managed under state and county frameworks for fishing, boating, and conservation.
The impoundment was developed in the mid-20th century during a period when many Kansas water projects were built alongside initiatives by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Soil Conservation Service, and other agencies such as the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Local landowners, the Doniphan County Commission, and civic groups in Troy, Kansas cooperated with the Kansas State Historical Society and agricultural interests tied to Kansas State University extension programs. Regional developments like the construction of US Route 36 and the growth of nearby Wathena, Kansas influenced access and recreational demand. Periodic maintenance has involved contractors from firms similar to those engaged in projects for the Army Corps of Engineers and civil works funded under federal programs such as the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act.
Located within the Missouri River watershed, the lake occupies a low-relief portion of northeastern Kansas near the Brown and Atchison county lines. Geologic substrates reflect sedimentary layers common to the Chautauqua Hills and erosional features found near the Glacial Pleistocene margins. The reservoir is fed by unnamed local creeks and seasonal runoff influenced by precipitation patterns cataloged by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Geological Survey. Surface water hydrology is affected by regional irrigation practices tied to Missouri River Basin water management and agricultural drainage systems common to the Midwestern United States. The lake's bathymetry is shallow, with variable storage capacity monitored by county water inventories and statewide datasets maintained by the Kansas Geological Survey.
The riparian and aquatic habitats support populations of fishes typical of Kansas reservoirs, including Largemouth bass, bluegill, Channel catfish, and occasionally stocked Rainbow trout. Surrounding upland prairie and woodland patches provide habitat for bird species such as Great blue heron, Bald eagle, American robin, Northern cardinal, and migrating American golden-plover. Mammals like White-tailed deer, Eastern cottontail, Raccoon, Coyote, and small Peromyscus mice utilize the corridor between the lake and nearby agricultural fields. Aquatic vegetation and emergent marsh species are similar to those cataloged in studies by the Kansas Biological Survey and provide nesting for Mallard and Canada goose. Invasive species monitoring references models used by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and state programs addressing threats such as Zebra mussel and Eurasian watermilfoil.
Angling, small-craft boating, and birdwatching are primary recreational uses promoted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Facilities typically include a boat ramp, parking area, primitive picnic sites, and informal trails connecting to local roads like Kansas Highway 7 and county routes maintained by the Doniphan County Highway Department. Nearby amenities in Troy, Kansas and Elwood, Kansas offer lodging and supplies, while regional attractions include access to the Atchison County Historical Museum and events in Atchison, Kansas. Fishing tournaments and youth outreach have been organized historically through groups allied with the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and local chapters of the Future Farmers of America. Safety signage and boating regulations follow standards from the National Park Service guidance and state boating statutes.
Day-to-day stewardship involves coordination among the Doniphan County Commission, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and volunteer organizations such as local chapters affiliated with the Audubon Society and watershed councils modeled after the Missouri River Recovery Program. Conservation measures emphasize water quality monitoring consistent with Environmental Protection Agency criteria and Kansas surface water standards, alongside invasive species prevention and habitat enhancement projects similar to those funded by the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. Riparian buffer plantings and erosion control reflect best practices promoted by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and university extension research from Kansas State University. Periodic management plans align with broader regional conservation initiatives like the Heartland Conservation Initiative and landscape-scale planning involving the Missouri Department of Conservation across state lines.
Access is primarily via rural county roads connecting to US Route 36 and state highways that link to regional centers such as St. Joseph, Missouri, Topeka, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. Public transit is limited; visitors usually arrive by private vehicle from municipalities including Troy, Kansas, Doniphan County communities, and neighboring towns like Hiawatha, Kansas. Parking and turnouts are managed by county authorities, with signage conforming to standards from the Federal Highway Administration. Seasonal road conditions reflect Midwestern weather patterns documented by the National Weather Service, and emergency services coordination involves the Doniphan County Sheriff and regional fire districts.
Category:Reservoirs in Kansas Category:Doniphan County, Kansas