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Lake Parsons

Lake fishing  Kansas · 07:04 - 19:28

Lake Parsons is one of the lakes in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
95°
Fri
79%
94°
Sat
78%
96°
Sun
80%
92°
Best day
Mon
80%
79°

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.)
78°F
Air temp
94°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.92 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:18–18:18 Major period 04:18–06:18 Minor period 11:51–13:21 Minor period 21:16–22:46

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
94°
18:00
92°
19:00
89°
20:00
86°
21:00
86°
22:00
87°
23:00
79°
00:00
77°
01:00
76°
02:00
77°
03:00
78°
04:00
78°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
47%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best 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

Lake Parsons is a lake in the state of Kansas. Located 3 miles (5 km) north on highway 59 and 3 miles (5 km) west on 20th road from the city of Parsons, Kansas, United States. The lake has a surface area of 980 acres (4.0 km2) and there are about 1,000 acres (4 km2) of public-use land owned by the city of Parsons surrounding the lake. Fishing, camping, picnicking, boating, and a gravel beach swimming area are popular activities.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Parsons?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Striped Bass, Channel Catfish and Bluegill.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Parsons?

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 Lake Parsons?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Parsons right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 27%.