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Lovewell Reservoir

Lake fishing  Kansas · 06:04 - 16:27

Lovewell Reservoir is a lake set in Kansas. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
55°
Best day
Fri
75%
51°
Sat
76%
58°
Sun
74%
58°
Mon
76%
63°
Tue
76%
60°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
52°F
Air temp
42°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.92 inHg → stable
Clouds
75.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:19–07:19 Dusk 15:12–17:12

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:41–08:41 Major period 18:41–20:41 Minor period 00:37–02:07 Minor period 13:14–14:44

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

03:00
42°
04:00
44°
05:00
45°
06:00
45°
07:00
45°
08:00
45°
09:00
48°
10:00
50°
11:00
52°
12:00
53°
13:00
54°
14:00
55°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
84%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
23%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
16%
Active through the night, off season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Brook Trout.

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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

Lovewell Reservoir is a reservoir in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. Built and managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, it is used for flood control, irrigation, and recreation. Lovewell State Park is located on its north shore.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lovewell Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Lovewell 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 Lovewell Reservoir?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lovewell Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 85%.