Camp Branch

River fishing Kansas · 06:19 - 20:30

Camp Branch is a river in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 58% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

75%

85°

Mon

74%

87°

Tue

74%

89°

Wed

77%

92°

Best day

Thu

74%

90°

Fri

74%

96°

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

Conditions right now

Weather

Overcast

Water temp (est.)

76°F

Air temp

71°F

Wind

26 mph

Pressure

29.86 inHg → stable

Clouds

100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:02

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Day 07:34–19:15 Dusk 19:15–21:15

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:33–04:33 Major period 14:33–16:33 Minor period 21:02–22:32 Minor period 08:33–10:03

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

10:00

71°

11:00

71°

12:00

72°

13:00

75°

14:00

77°

15:00

78°

16:00

81°

17:00

80°

18:00

80°

19:00

79°

20:00

77°

21:00

75°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

58%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

42%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

41%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

40%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

35%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

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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More waters nearby

Camp Branch Kansas · 1.7 mi away Blue River Kansas · 1.8 mi away Kingston Lake Kansas · 3.1 mi away Coffee Creek Kansas · 4.3 mi away Shawnee Mission Lake Kansas · 14.4 mi away Hillsdale Lake Kansas · 18.5 mi away Missouri River Kansas · 30.1 mi away Clinton Lake Kansas · 41.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Camp Branch?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Camp Branch right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 33%.