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Kirwin Reservoir

Lake fishing  Kansas · 05:36 - 19:50

Kirwin Reservoir is a lake in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
92°
Best day
Mon
74%
98°
Tue
74%
92°
Wed
74%
84°
Thu
74%
93°
Fri
74%
103°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
75°F
Air temp
68°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.09 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:51–06:51 Day 06:51–18:35 Dusk 18:35–20:35

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:51–03:51 Major period 13:51–15:51 Minor period 20:21–21:51 Minor period 07:51–09:21

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

07:00
68°
08:00
71°
09:00
74°
10:00
77°
11:00
81°
12:00
83°
13:00
85°
14:00
87°
15:00
87°
16:00
88°
17:00
87°
18:00
86°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
40%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
37%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
30%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Blue 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.
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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About this water

Kirwin Reservoir is a reservoir in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. It is located next to the city of Kirwin in northern Kansas. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation built it and continues to operate it for the purposes of flood control and area irrigation. The Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge lies on its shores.

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More waters nearby

Harlan County Lake Nebraska · 29.5 mi away Waconda Lake Kansas · 42.9 mi away Wilson Reservoir Kansas · 58.6 mi away Lovewell Reservoir Kansas · 61.4 mi away Inman Lake Kansas · 124.5 mi away Tuttle Creek Lake Kansas · 136.1 mi away Bluestem Lake Nebraska · 143.4 mi away Conestoga Lake Nebraska · 145.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kirwin Reservoir?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Kirwin Reservoir?

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 Kirwin Reservoir?

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

What is biting at Kirwin Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 40%.