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Melvern Lake

Lake fishing  Kansas · 07:05 - 19:30

Melvern Lake is a lake in Kansas. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
93°
Fri
77%
93°
Sat
72%
95°
Sun
82%
84°
Best day
Mon
80%
78°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
91°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.91 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
56.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:20–08:20 Day 08:20–18:15 Dusk 18:15–20:15

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:20–18:20 Major period 04:20–06:20 Minor period 11:56–13:26 Minor period 21:14–22:44

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

17:00
91°
18:00
86°
19:00
77°
20:00
74°
21:00
75°
22:00
75°
23:00
75°
00:00
74°
01:00
74°
02:00
73°
03:00
73°
04:00
72°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
54%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
53%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
52%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

Bluegill is generally most active 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

Clinton Lake Kansas · 36.5 mi away Hillsdale Lake Kansas · 49.0 mi away Perry Lake Kansas · 50.9 mi away Coffee Creek Kansas · 62.9 mi away Shawnee Mission Lake Kansas · 63.5 mi away Blue River Kansas · 65.2 mi away Kingston Lake Kansas · 65.4 mi away Camp Branch Kansas · 66.1 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Melvern Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

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 23%.