Annual & General Permits

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. This is a new 2013 Kansas state requirement. Kansas residents age 65 to 74 are now 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

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.

Kansas State Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the JCPRD Administration Building (not by phone) or online at ksoutdoors.com.

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

JCPRD Waters

Park	Address	Activity
Antioch Park	6501 Antioch Road, Merriam	Fish
Heritage Park	16050 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

2022 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. 23	Saturday, Feb. 26 - siren start at 8 am	1,600	3,800
Friday, March 18	Saturday, March 19 at 5 am	600	1,400
Wednesday, Oct. 26	Saturday, Oct. 29 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, except at Shawnee Mission Park or Kill Creek Park beach.
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

Non-Fishing Permit Fees

Prior to utilizing the Shawnee Mission Park Archery Range

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.

Archery Permit

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Ages 13 years and older	$15	$20
One-Day Permit	$5	$7

Metal Detector, Model Rocket & Remote Controlled Devices

Any person, age 16 years or older is required to possess a valid JCPRD permit to engage in the following activities.
Persons under the age of 16 are not required to have a permit but must be accompanied by a permit holder.

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Metal Detector	$6	$11
Model Rocket (individual) (permit required)	No Charge	No Charge	Call (913) 888-4713 to obtain permit.
Remote Control Vehicles (permit required)	No Charge	No Charge	Call (913) 888-4713 to obtain permit.
Remote Control Boats (permit required)	No Charge	No Charge	Call (913) 888-4713 to obtain permit.
Line-Controlled Aircraft (permit required	No Charge	No Charge	Call (913) 888-4713 to obtain permit,

Activity Locations

2022 Overnight Night Fishing Dates

Shawnee Mission Park	Heritage Park	Kill Creek Park	Lexington Lake Park
May 7	N/A	N/A	N/A
June 18	June 4	June 11	N/A
July 23	July 16	N/A	July 9
August 13	N/A	August 6	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A	September 10

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 and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. State fishing licenses and park permits are required per established regulations. See above for permit pricing.