Webster Reservoir Stilling Basin closed to all access on April 19, 2021
Fishing location to be closed for the next 3 years
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APRIL 19TH will be the last day to have access to the Webster Stilling Basin as it will be closed for renovation for the next three years. -
A VIEW from the top of the Webster Stilling Basin April 7th, 2021. -
A VIEW of the Webster Stilling Basin on April 7th, 2021. -
MANY OUTDOOR sportsmen enjoy the good fishing opportunities at the Webster Stilling Basin -
THE SIGNAGE as it appears at the entrance to the Webster Stilling Basin on April 7th, 2021.
The stilling basin at Webster Reservoir near Stockton will be closed to all activities beginning April 19, 2021. This popular fishing location will be closed for approximately 3 years to allow completion of a large construction project.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is beginning a long-term renovation of the concrete spillway at Webster and due to safety concerns of an active construction site, the entire area below the dam is closed as a precaution. The construction contractor is expected to begin work on April 19, 2021. The entire project is expected to take 3 years and most of the time the stilling basin will have no water.
The spillway road will be gated off at the 11 Rd. intersection to prevent vehicle access. Walk-in access is also prohibited. No Entry is allowed into the active construction zone.
Webster Stilling Basin is known for its winter trout fishing, the well-constructed ADA access ramps and fishing piers, and it provides fishing opportunities throughout the year. The area will be open through the end of the Kansas Trout Season on April 15 this year. Absolutely no access (vehicle or walk-in) will be allowed after April 18, 2021.
