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Camp Branch

River fishing  Kansas · 06:49 - 17:15

Camp Branch is a stretch of moving water in Kansas. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Walleye.

Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
58°
Best day
Fri
85%
53°
Sat
84%
52°
Sun
76%
61°
Mon
76%
61°
Tue
78%
62°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
49°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.86 inHg → stable
Clouds
15.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:04–08:04 Dusk 16:00–18:00

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:27–09:27 Major period 19:27–21:27 Minor period 01:24–02:54 Minor period 14:00–15:30

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
49°
06:00
47°
07:00
47°
08:00
49°
09:00
51°
10:00
53°
11:00
54°
12:00
55°
13:00
56°
14:00
56°
15:00
57°
16:00
57°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
78%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
58%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
58%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
56%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
39%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
38%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Camp Branch?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Black Crappie, Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Camp Branch?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Camp Branch?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Camp Branch right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 42%.