It is hard for me to imagine a Wichita lake that is more popular and recieves more fishing pressure than Vic's Lake. Its clear water (up to 4 feet) is typical of the many sandpits in West Wichita. Between the sand, laydowns, and rocks, the lake supports a healthy population of aquatic vegetation. I don't know what its technical name is, but i have heard it refered to as coon tail and hydrilla. It is definitely a pro for bass fishermen. Most of the bass you catch will be within the weedline.
Vic's lake is known for the hundreds of pounds of catfish and trout poured into it every year and most of the pressure is geared toward those species, but if you have the patience to wait out a slow bite, you could catch a lunker. Fishing offshore humps with long casts, I have seen 5lbers caught by my partner and caught fish up to 3lbs personally. Fish that have reached these sizes can prey upon said trout and become real monsters. The rumored record is 8 lbs, and I know people who have caught 6 lbers. However, the trout program is fairly new. I'm predicting a real monster to come out of this lake one of these springs.
Largemouth
Population: Fair
General Size: 14-15"
Big Bass: 3lbs (personal) 5lbs (witnessed) 6lbs (network) 8lbs (rumor)
Baits: Jigs, Carolina Rig, senkos, Top water
Locations: The rocks along the east side produce good numbers, the big bass are out deep
Cover: Grass line, rip rap, laydowns
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