Fishing & Boating Permits

Prior to Fishing in JCPRD Waters

2023 permits are available. Permits are valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2023. Please call 913-888-4713 with any questions.

JCPRD fishing, boating, archery, and metal detecting permits can be purchased online - scroll down for details!

All permits are valid from issue date through through the end of the current year. These include fishing, boating, archery, metal detector, remote control vehicles, and other permits.

JCPRD Fishing Permit Requirements

All Johnson County, Kansas residents age 16 to 64 and all persons 16 years of age and older who do not live in Johnson County must possess a valid JCPRD fishing permit and a valid Kansas state fishing license.

JCPRD Trout Fishing Permit Requirements

All persons fishing for trout in JCPRD waters, regardless of age or residency, including children under the age of 15, must possess a valid JCPRD trout permit, in addition to applicable Kansas state fishing licenses and valid JCPRD fishing permits (see requirements above). This applies whether you intend to keep your catch (up to the posted limit of four trout daily) or release all trout you catch. Please note, a state trout stamp is not required to fish for trout in JCPRD waters and it is not a substitute for a JCPRD trout permit.

State License Requirements

All Kansas residents age 16 to 74 and all non-residents 16 years of age and older must possess a valid Kansas state fishing license. Kansas residents age 65 to 74 are required to obtain a Kansas state fishing license.

JCPRD Fishing, Trout, Boating & Archery Permit Purchasing Locations

Location	Address	Phone
JCPRD Administration Building	7900 Renner Road, Shawnee Mission	913-888-4713
Antioch Park Registration, Bldg. D	6501 Antioch Road, Merriam	913-831-3359
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse	9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village	913-583-9985
Bass Pro Shop	12051 Bass Pro Dr., Olathe	913-245-5200
Scheels	6503 W. 135th St., Overland Park	913-897-3030
Walmart	1725 W. Santa Fe St., Gardner	913-884-8004
Walmart	13600 S. Alden, Olathe	913-829-4404
Walmart	395 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe	913-764-7150
Walmart	7701 Frontage Rd., Overland Park	913-648-5885
Walmart	11701 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park	913-338-2202
Walmart	15700 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park	913-685-9959
Walmart	16100 W. 65th St., Shawnee	913-268-3468
Walmart	5701 Silverheel St., Shawnee	913-535-5120

JCPRD permits can be purchased online - scroll down for details.

To purchase a JCPRD permit over the phone with a credit card, call (913) 438-7275. A receipt will be emailed to serve as a temporary permit and you will receive your physical permit by mail.

For more information on JCPRD permits, call (913) 888-4713.

If you do not have a Kansas state fishing license, or need to renew your state license, please click here. You will be taken to Go Outdoors Kansas' website to process that transaction.

JCPRD Waters

Park	Address	Activity
Antioch Park	6501 Antioch Road, Merriam	Fish
Heritage Park	16000 Pflumm Road, Olathe	Fish, Boat
Kill Creek Park	11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe	Fish, Boat
Lexington Lake Park	8850 Sunflower Road, De Soto	Fish, Boat
Meadowbrook Park	9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village	Fish
Mill Creek Streamway Park Mill Creek Streamway Park	Eight access points	Fish
Shawnee Mission Park	7900 Renner Road, Shawnee Mission	Fish, Boat, Archery
Thomas S. Stoll Park	12500 W. 119th Street, Overland Park	Fish

Fishing Information

2023 Trout Stocking Dates - trout are stocked at Shawnee Mission and Kill Creek park lakes. Permit required, see below for pricing.

Stock Date	Open Date	Pounds stocked - KCP	Pounds stocked - SMP
Wednesday, Feb. 22	Saturday, Feb. 25 - siren start at 8 am	1,600	3,800
Friday, March 10	Saturday, March 11 at 5 am	600	1,400
Wednesday, Oct. 25	Saturday, Oct. 28 at 5 am	1,000	2,000

Combination Permit Fees

Fishing & Trout Permit Combination

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident
Ages 16 to 64	$30	$50
Ages 65 years and older	$20	$50
One-Day Permit	$10	$10

Fishing & Boating Combination

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident
Ages 16 to 64	$30	$50
Ages 65 and older	$15	$50
One-Day Permit (Includes Trout)	$20	$20

Fishing, Trout & Boating Combination

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident
Ages 16 to 64	$50	$80
Ages 65 and older	$35	$80
One-Day Permit	$20	$20

Individual Permit Fees

Fishing Only Permits

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Ages 15 and under	No Charge	No Charge	No Purchase Necessary
Ages 16 to 64	$10	$20
Ages 65 and older	No Charge	$20
One-Day Permit - including Trout (16 and older)	$10	$10

Trout Only Permits

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	PurchaseLink
Ages 15 and under	$15	$15
Ages 16 and older	$20	$30

Prior to Boating in JCPRD Waters

All watercraft (including sailboards, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and multi-chambered inflatable boats, paddleboards, and rafts) used on JCPRD waters must have a valid JCPRD boating permit with sticker. (Exception: One day permits do not receive a sticker.)
All motor or wind driven watercraft must be registered with the state the boat is housed in and have a district boating permit.
Only electric motors all allowed to operate on the lakes at Shawnee Mission Park, Heritage Park, Kill Creek Park, and Lexington Lake Park. No gasoline motors may be used on JCPRD waters.
Inflatable boats and watercraft must be puncture resistant and contain multiple air chambers. No air mattresses or single chambered inflatables may be used on the water.
Inflatable rafts and tubes designed for float fishing, wherein the seated or harnessed occupant is partly submerged, are deemed to be wading gear.
Please be sure to review the Kansas State Laws for floatation devices. KS Life Jacket Requirements

Boating Only Permits

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident
Age 64 and under	$20	$30
Age 65 and older	$15	$30
One-Day Permit	$10	$10