Kansas /
John Redmond Reservoir
Reservoir in Kansas · 8,207 acres · near New Strawn, Ottumwa
John Redmond Reservoir has 3 boat ramps listed as public.
Zebra mussels
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks lists this water as an aquatic nuisance species designated water for zebra mussels. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · checked October 18, 2026
Launches
- Dam Site North Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near New Strawn · free Closed
- Dam Site South Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near New Strawn · free Closed
- Hickory Creek West Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Ottumwa · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle John Redmond Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.