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Fishing & Boating Permits
Please note: If you are buying permits with the intent of using them at Heritage Park, that lake will be closed to public use for the remainder of 2023 and most of 2024 due to a lake improvement project. Permits are valid for any JCPRD body of water where these activities are normally permitted.
Prior to Fishing in JCPRD Waters
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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Antioch Park | 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam | Fish |
Heritage Park | 16000 Pflumm Road, Olathe | Lake closed to fishing & boating |
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 ParkMill 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 |
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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 | Purchase Link |
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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 | Purchase Link |
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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 | Purchase Link |
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Ages 16 to 64 | $50 | $80 | |
Ages 65 and older | $35 | $80 | |
One-Day Permit | $20 | $20 |
Individual Permit Fees
Fishing Only Permits
Trout Only Permits
Permit Type | Resident | Nonresident | PurchaseLink |
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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 | Purchase Link |
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Age 64 and under | $20 | $30 | |
Age 65 and older | $15 | $30 | |
One-Day Permit | $10 | $10 |
Archery Permits
A JCPRD archery permit is required for everyone 13 years of age and older. No permit is required for children 12 years of age and under, however, they must be accompanied by an adult who possesses a valid district archery permit.
- Broadhead points are prohibited
- Crossbows are not allowed at the archery range
The archery range is a static range with six shooting lanes. Targets range from 20 yards (two lanes) and then in 10-yard longer increments out to 60 yards. Our target butts are Block Range 48’s. Butts are blank, please bring your own targets.
- Targets feature original, high contrast design made of unglued, layers of Compressed Friction Foam™ for arrow-stopping performance
- Easy one-hand arrow removal
- Target dimensions: 48" x 48" x 18"
Permit Type | Resident | Nonresident | Purchase Link |
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Ages 13 & Older | $15 | $20 | |
One-day Permit | $5 | $7 |
2023 Overnight Fishing
Overnight fishing begins after 11 p.m. The main gates into the parks will be open with access in the parks restricted to fishing areas only. Camping is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. State fishing licenses and park permits are required per established regulations.
Shawnee Mission Park | Heritage Park | Kill Creek Park | Lexington Lake Park |
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May 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
June 17 | June 3 | June 10 | N/A |
July 22 | N/A | N/A | July 8 |
Aug. 12 | N/A | Aug. 5 | N/A |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Sept. 9 |