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Hillsdale Lake

Lake fishing  Kansas · 07:02 - 19:27

Hillsdale Lake is a lake set in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
92°
Fri
77%
92°
Sat
82%
94°
Best day
Sun
77%
85°
Mon
82%
77°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
89°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
51.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:17–08:17 Dusk 18:12–20:12

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:17–18:17 Major period 04:17–06:17 Minor period 11:53–13:23 Minor period 21:10–22:40

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
89°
18:00
82°
19:00
78°
20:00
76°
21:00
76°
22:00
75°
23:00
75°
00:00
75°
01:00
74°
02:00
74°
03:00
73°
04:00
73°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
78%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
77%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
57%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
54%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish and Channel Catfish.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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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About this water

Hillsdale Lake is a reservoir located in the northwestern part of Miami County, in northeast Kansas and the central United States; it is approximately 30 mi (48 km) from Kansas City. The surface area of the lake is approximately 4,580 acres (18.5 km2), and the lake has a maximum depth of approximately 57 ft (17 m).

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More waters nearby

Coffee Creek Kansas · 15.0 mi away Blue River Kansas · 16.8 mi away Camp Branch Kansas · 17.4 mi away Kingston Lake Kansas · 17.8 mi away Camp Branch Kansas · 18.5 mi away Shawnee Mission Lake Kansas · 21.9 mi away Clinton Lake Kansas · 29.5 mi away Perry Lake Kansas · 44.9 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hillsdale Lake?

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Hillsdale Lake?

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 Hillsdale Lake?

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Hillsdale Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 20%.