Acquisition: The Forestry, Fish and Game Commission of Kansas purchased 718 acres in 1960. Construction of the lake was completed in 1963.

Area Description: Douglas State Fishing Lake is 180 acres in size and contains a variety of man-made fish habitat throughout. The lake is surrounded by a 538-acre Wildlife Area.

The Lake has fair to good populations of channel catfish , flathead catfish, and common carp are found in the lake. Other fish species include largemouth bass, bluegill, and white crappie .

Fishing piers, two boat ramps with floating docks, primitive camping areas, four vault restrooms, and picnic tables are provided for area users.