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Wilson Reservoir

Lake fishing  Kansas · 06:15 - 18:43

Wilson Reservoir is one of the lakes in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Muskellunge and Bluegill.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
80°
Thu
78%
93°
Fri
77%
94°
Sat
74%
95°
Sun
84%
76°
Best day
Mon
79%
80°

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.)
71°F
Air temp
70°F
Wind
18 mph
Pressure
30.04 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
78.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:30–07:30 Day 07:30–17:28 Dusk 17:28–19:28

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:44–16:44 Major period 02:44–04:44 Minor period 10:08–11:38 Minor period 19:51–21:21

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

14:00
70°
15:00
70°
16:00
71°
17:00
69°
18:00
67°
19:00
65°
20:00
64°
21:00
64°
22:00
63°
23:00
63°
00:00
62°
01:00
62°

Likely catch now (15 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
55%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
53%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
51%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
38%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white 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

Wilson Reservoir is a man-made lake in Elko County, Nevada in the United States. The reservoir was initially created in 1954 by the construction of Wilson Reservoir Dam. The Petan Ranch owns the reservoir, water rights, and a cabin, but public land surrounding the reservoir is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The reservoir impounds the Wilson Creek for irrigation storage. It is located 83 miles north-northwest of Elko.

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More waters nearby

Waconda Lake Kansas · 39.1 mi away Kirwin Reservoir Kansas · 58.6 mi away Inman Lake Kansas · 66.4 mi away Lovewell Reservoir Kansas · 71.4 mi away Harlan County Lake Nebraska · 86.7 mi away Tuttle Creek Lake Kansas · 106.5 mi away El Dorado Lake Kansas · 121.1 mi away Wellington Lake Kansas · 131.6 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Wilson Reservoir?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Muskellunge, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Wilson 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 Wilson Reservoir?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Wilson Reservoir right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 24%.