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Waconda Lake

Lake fishing  Kansas · 06:05 - 16:29

Waconda Lake is one of the lakes in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
56°
Best day
Fri
75%
52°
Sat
76%
58°
Sun
74%
58°
Mon
76%
64°
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
53°F
Air temp
45°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:20–07:20 Dusk 15:14–17:14

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:42–08:42 Major period 18:42–20:42 Minor period 00:38–02:08 Minor period 13:15–14:45

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
45°
04:00
44°
05:00
44°
06:00
44°
07:00
45°
08:00
47°
09:00
50°
10:00
53°
11:00
55°
12:00
57°
13:00
58°
14:00
59°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
35%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
19%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
16%
Active through the night, off season.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
14%
Active through the night, water outside its comfort range, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak 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

Waconda Lake, also known as Glen Elder Reservoir, is a reservoir in Mitchell County and Osborne County, Kansas, United States. Built and managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for flood control and irrigation, it is also used for recreation. Glen Elder State Park is located on its north shore.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Waconda Lake?

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Waconda 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 Waconda Lake?

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

What is biting at Waconda Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 81%.