Wilson Reservoir

Lake fishing Kansas · 05:35 - 19:46

Wilson Reservoir is a lake in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

74%

90°

Mon

74%

96°

Tue

77%

93°

Best day

Wed

74%

89°

Thu

74%

94°

Fri

74%

102°

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

78°F

Wind

11 mph

Pressure

30.06 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 18:45

Best times today

Dawn 04:50–06:50 Day 06:50–18:31 Dusk 18:31–20:31

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 01:48–03:48 Major period 13:48–15:48 Minor period 20:18–21:48 Minor period 07:49–09:19

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

10:00

78°

11:00

81°

12:00

83°

13:00

85°

14:00

86°

15:00

87°

16:00

87°

17:00

87°

18:00

85°

19:00

83°

20:00

79°

21:00

77°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

39%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

37%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

34%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

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

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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Wilson Reservoir?

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

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?

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

What is biting at Wilson Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 42%.