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Melvern Lake

Lake fishing  Kansas · 06:25 - 20:34

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

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
83°
Mon
74%
86°
Tue
74%
87°
Wed
77%
92°
Best day
Thu
74%
90°
Fri
74%
92°

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
74°F
Wind
23 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Day 07:40–19:19 Dusk 19:19–21:19

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:37–04:37 Major period 14:37–16:37 Minor period 21:07–22:37 Minor period 08:38–10:08

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

11:00
74°
12:00
77°
13:00
79°
14:00
80°
15:00
81°
16:00
80°
17:00
80°
18:00
80°
19:00
78°
20:00
76°
21:00
74°
22:00
72°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
35%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
31%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
30%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
29%
Active through the day, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
26%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Flathead 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

Melvern Dam is a dam in Osage County, Kansas.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Melvern Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Melvern 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 Melvern Lake?

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

What is biting at Melvern Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 43%.