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Kirwin Reservoir

Lake fishing  Kansas · 06:18 - 18:46

Kirwin Reservoir is a lake set in Kansas. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
76°
Best day
Thu
78%
90°
Fri
79%
91°
Sat
84%
81°
Sun
86%
75°
Mon
80%
80°

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.)
69°F
Air temp
63°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
30.11 inHg → stable
Clouds
93.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:33–07:33 Day 07:33–17:31 Dusk 17:31–19:31

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:47–16:47 Major period 02:47–04:47 Minor period 10:12–11:42 Minor period 19:51–21:21

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

13:00
63°
14:00
64°
15:00
67°
16:00
68°
17:00
66°
18:00
66°
19:00
65°
20:00
65°
21:00
65°
22:00
65°
23:00
64°
00:00
64°

Likely catch now (15 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
57%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
48%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
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?

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

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?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Kirwin Reservoir right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.