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Camp Branch

River fishing  Kansas · 07:01 - 19:26

Camp Branch is a stretch of moving water in Kansas. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
93°
Fri
77%
95°
Sat
83%
97°
Sun
75%
88°
Mon
85%
77°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
92°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.94 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Day 08:16–18:11 Dusk 18:11–20:11

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:16–18:16 Major period 04:16–06:16 Minor period 11:53–13:23 Minor period 21:09–22:39

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

17:00
92°
18:00
84°
19:00
76°
20:00
76°
21:00
76°
22:00
75°
23:00
75°
00:00
74°
01:00
73°
02:00
73°
03:00
73°
04:00
73°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
59%
Active through the day, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
50%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
32%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak 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.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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 · 1.9 mi away Kingston Lake Kansas · 4.2 mi away Coffee Creek Kansas · 4.2 mi away Shawnee Mission Lake Kansas · 15.5 mi away Hillsdale Lake Kansas · 17.4 mi away Missouri River Kansas · 31.6 mi away Clinton Lake Kansas · 41.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Camp Branch?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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 is generally most active 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 25%.