Kansas Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Kansas
The Kansas fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, white bass, wiper, walleye, and striped bass. Open your region for a 7-day read on Clinton Lake, John Redmond, Wilson Lake, and Cedar Bluff, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Eastern Kansas fishing
Eastern Kansas fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish, Eastern Kansas offers diverse opportunities across its well-known lake names and waterways. Clinton Lake and Perry Lake are popular destinations, where many pursue Largemouth Bass lurking in submerged cover or target schools of Crappie around brush piles.
Where to fish: Clinton Lake, Perry Lake, Kansas River, Hillsdale Lake.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:49 AM and 5:18 PM. On Clinton Lake Monday, we started working main lake points with jigs, finding a fair bite despite the light rain and falling pressure, as the moderate south wind seemed to position some bass.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:50 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Perry Lake was a grind, with the rising pressure and colder 8-degree water shutting down most of the action, forcing us to crawl deep crankbaits along channel swings against the moderate west wind.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:51 AM and 5:16 PM. The Kansas River offered a picturesque landscape.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:53 AM, or the last hour before 5:15 PM. Put in at Hillsdale Lake for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:54 AM or 5:14 PM. largemouth bass at Clinton Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:55 AM and 5:13 PM. Start at Perry Lake if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:49 AM and 5:18 PM. The falling glass and south breeze on Clinton Lake had me chasing slabs near the shallow timber, despite the light drizzle.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:50 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. With the mercury climbing and a brisk west wind sweeping across Perry Lake, we had to work hard for a few bites, probing deeper brush piles where the crappie were holding tight.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:51 AM and 5:16 PM. A steady barometer and overcast sky on the Kansas River made the eddies and slack water behind structure the prime spots for catching a mess of papermouths.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:53 AM, or the last hour before 5:15 PM. The bright sunshine and a stiff westerly blowing over Hillsdale Lake pushed the crappie deep into submerged cover, demanding a slow presentation to entice a strike.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:54 AM or 5:14 PM. Despite the light northwest puff on Clinton Lake, the rapidly climbing atmospheric weight and chilly water meant a tough grind, jigging vertically over deep humps for any takers.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:55 AM and 5:13 PM. The stable conditions and a gentle southeast air movement on Perry Lake offered a decent shot at finding some crappie, albeit slowly, as they hugged the bottom in the frigid 4-degree depths.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:49 AM and 5:18 PM. At Clinton Lake, with a southerly breeze and the glass dropping, I’d hit those main lake points where the water’s just above nine degrees, figuring the light rain might get the cats moving before the weather really turns.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:50 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Perry Lake was tough today; with a west wind blowing a steady rain and the atmospheric weight climbing, I had to dig deep into the channels, hoping for a lethargic bite in eight feet of water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:51 AM and 5:16 PM. Fair channel catfish fishing if you put in at Kansas River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:53 AM, or the last hour before 5:15 PM. Put in at Hillsdale Lake for channel catfish. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:54 AM or 5:14 PM. channel catfish at Clinton Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:55 AM and 5:13 PM. Start at Perry Lake if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
White Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:49 AM and 5:18 PM. The falling air and light rain on Clinton Lake kept us working the south-facing banks, as the 9-degree water felt promising for a fair white bass bite.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:50 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Perry Lake was tough sledding with that rising atmospheric weight and a cold west blow pushing the moderate rain, making the 8-degree water feel dead despite persistent jigging.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:51 AM and 5:16 PM. A steady air column and overcast sky on the Kansas River made for a decent outing, finding some active schools holding in the current breaks where the 6-degree water was just cold enough to slow them.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:53 AM, or the last hour before 5:15 PM. Hillsdale Lake gave up little under a clear sky and relentless west wind, as the steadily climbing pressure and 6-degree water had the white bass shut down tight, making us search every main lake point.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:54 AM or 5:14 PM. With the water temperature dropping to nearly 5 degrees and the air continuing to gain weight under a clear sky, Clinton Lake offered a frustratingly slow pick as the light northwest breeze did little to stir the fish from deep cover.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:55 AM and 5:13 PM. Despite the bone-chilling 4-degree water, a steady air reading and scattered high clouds on Perry Lake gave us a fair shot at some stragglers holding near structure, encouraged by the gentle southeast air movement.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on white bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Flint Hills fishing
Flint Hills fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish in the Flint Hills region will discover diverse opportunities across several renowned lake names and rivers. John Redmond, Melvern Lake, and Council Grove reservoirs are prime destinations, as is the flowing Neosho River. These waters are celebrated for their strong populations of Largemouth Bass, abundant Crappie, and hard-fighting Channel Catfish. For those seeking powerful strikes, the elusive Wiper also provides exciting action here. While your search might include walleye fishing or pike fishing, these specific Flint Hills locations consistently offer excellent sport for their featured species.
This week, conditions across the Flint Hills are quite cold with a persistent northerly wind. Expect clear skies after some light snow earlier in the week. This combination of cold water and clear conditions often means fish are less active, but a slower presentation can still yield results. The best bite will likely be during the warmest parts of the day, with Largemouth Bass and Crappie possibly moving to deeper structure. Channel Catfish might be sluggish, but Wiper could still chase slower-moving baits near drop-offs.
Where to fish: John Redmond, Melvern Lake, Council Grove, Neosho River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:52 AM and 5:23 PM. On John Redmond, with that hard south wind and falling pressure pushing rain, I’d hit the wind-blown points early, expecting a pre-front bite before the cold really settles in.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Melvern Lake was a tough bite with the rising pressure and westerly breeze chilling things down; better probe the deeper timber or channel bends for any inactive bass.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:54 AM and 5:21 PM. Council Grove’s clear skies and steady pressure still made for a challenging day; I’d target the deepest drop-offs, knowing that 6.3-degree water would keep the bass glued to cover.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:55 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. The Neosho River, with its rising pressure and biting northwest wind, would call for pitching jigs into current seams and eddies, as bass would be hunkered down in the coldest 6-degree water.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:56 AM or 5:19 PM. Back on John Redmond, the very light northwest breeze and continued rising pressure meant a painstaking approach, crawling baits along deep structure, where bass would be barely moving in the 5.8-degree depths.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:57 AM and 5:18 PM. Melvern Lake, now at a bone-chilling 4 degrees with a light northeast wind whipping across its frozen surface.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:52 AM and 5:23 PM. The strong south wind and dropping pressure at John Redmond meant searching deep brush near creek channels, as the fish would be feeling the shift in the drizzly 9.5 C water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Melvern Lake was a grind with the rising pressure and moderate west wind, suggesting a slow presentation in the deeper timber, hoping to entice a bite in the chilly 7.9 C water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:54 AM and 5:21 PM. Expecting a fair bite at Council Grove under the agreement.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:55 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. Put in at Neosho River for crappie. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:56 AM or 5:19 PM. crappie at John Redmond: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:57 AM and 5:18 PM. Start at Melvern Lake if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:52 AM and 5:23 PM. Given the hard south wind and falling pressure at John Redmond, I’d try the wind-beaten north shore, as the catfish often move in with that kind of chop, despite the cooling water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Melvern Lake’s moderate west wind and rising pressure point to a finicky bite, so I’ll be targeting the deeper humps and drop-offs, hoping to find some holding catfish.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:54 AM and 5:21 PM. Under clear skies and steady pressure at Council Grove, the moderate west wind means the catfish will be deep, so I’ll be slow-dragging baits along the main channel.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:55 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. A moderate northwest wind and rising pressure on the Neosho River means the catfish will be seeking refuge in the slack water of the deepest bends, making for a challenging but rewarding search.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:56 AM or 5:19 PM. With the water dropping below 6 C at John Redmond and a light northwest wind under rising pressure, the catfish will be in their deepest winter haunts, requiring a vertical jig or a dead stick.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:57 AM and 5:18 PM. With the water temperature plunging to 4 C at Melvern Lake and a light northeast wind, the catfish will be glued to the deepest structure, demanding extreme patience and a subtle offering.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Wiper fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:52 AM and 5:23 PM. At John Redmond, a hard south wind and falling pressure made the wipers cautious, but we picked at a few near the dam despite the light rain.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Melvern Lake was a grind; the moderate west wind and rising pressure didn’t spark much action, with the cold rain putting a damper on the bite.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:54 AM and 5:21 PM. We found a few willing wipers at Council Grove, with the steady pressure and clear conditions allowing us to work the points despite the chilly 6.3 C water and moderate west breeze.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:55 AM, or the last hour before 5:20 PM. The Neosho River was stingy; a moderate northwest wind and rising pressure kept the wipers tight-lipped, making for a challenging day on the cold, clear water.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:56 AM or 5:19 PM. Fishing John Redmond was a real test of patience, with the light northwest breeze and rising pressure failing to ignite a bite from wipers nestled in the clear, chilly water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:57 AM and 5:18 PM. Melvern Lake offered a glimmer of hope; the steady pressure and light northeast wind helped us coax a few wipers from the clear, icy depths on this crisp day.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on wiper days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central Kansas fishing
Central Kansas fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish in Central Kansas, excellent opportunities await across several prominent lake names and rivers. Wilson Lake and Milford Lake are prime spots for dedicated walleye fishing, offering consistent action for those seeking this prized catch. Kanopolis is well-known for its Striped Bass, providing thrilling fights for eager anglers, while Crappie and Channel Catfish are abundant throughout these reservoirs and the Smoky Hill River. While "pike fishing" isn’t a primary draw here, the diverse offerings ensure a good time for many.
This week in Central Kansas brings clear skies and cold temperatures, with a noticeable wind making conditions crisp on the water. These clear, cold conditions often mean a slower retrieve is key for the best bite, especially when targeting deeper Walleye or Crappie. Anglers should anticipate active Channel Catfish in the deeper holes of the Smoky Hill River, while Striped Bass at Kanopolis might be found patrolling drop-offs, less affected by the surface wind. The absence of snow ensures good access to all the lake names mentioned.
Where to fish: Wilson Lake, Kanopolis, Smoky Hill River, Milford Lake.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:28 PM). At Wilson Lake on Monday, the hard south wind and falling glass made us work the main lake points with cranks, finding a few active fish despite the light drizzle and dropping pressure.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (7:00 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:27 PM). Tuesday at Kanopolis proved a grind, with the moderate west wind pushing us towards deeper breaks where the increasing air pressure and cold rain kept the walleye tight-lipped, only coaxing a couple to bite.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:26 PM. On Wednesday, the Smoky Hill River overflowed its banks.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:25 PM. Put in at Milford Lake for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:24 PM). walleye at Wilson Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:23 PM). Start at Kanopolis if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:58 AM and 5:28 PM. With the strong south wind pushing bait and a falling pressure, Wilson Lake’s stripers were still biting fairly well in the 10.3 C water, making the north shore points a good starting spot despite the light rain.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:00 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The rising pressure and colder 7.8 C water at Kanopolis made the stripers quite lethargic, demanding a slow presentation near deeper structure to entice a bite under the moderate west wind and light rain.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:01 AM and 5:26 PM. Seeking refuge from the moderate northwest breeze on the Smoky Hill River, stripers held tight in the frigid 5.9 C water, requiring patience with deep-running lures due to the clear sky and steady pressure.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:02 AM, or the last hour before 5:25 PM. Milford Lake proved challenging, as the light northwest wind and choppy waters made fishing difficult.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:03 AM or 5:24 PM. striped bass at Wilson Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:04 AM and 5:23 PM. Start at Kanopolis if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:58 AM and 5:28 PM. On Monday at Wilson Lake, with that hard south wind and falling pressure pushing water at 10.3 C, I’d hit the wind-blown points where the light rain might keep the crappie from burying too deep.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:00 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Kanopolis, the bite was tough with rising pressure and a moderate west breeze, so I focused on the sheltered side of main lake points in about 7.8 C water, hoping the light rain would stir them up.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:01 AM and 5:26 PM. Fishing Wednesday on the Smoky Hill River, the clear skies and steady pressure with a moderate northwest wind made the 5.9 C water feel colder, so I worked slow jigs around submerged brush piles for any sluggish crappie.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:02 AM, or the last hour before 5:25 PM. Thursday morning at Milford Lake, the rising pressure and light northwest breeze on clear skies had the 5.6 C water feeling frigid, demanding a slow presentation near deep timber lines for any willing crappie.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:03 AM or 5:24 PM. By Friday at Wilson Lake, with the 5.4 C water and rising pressure under a clear sky and light west wind, probing the deeper creek channels with a tiny jig was the only way to tempt a crappie.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:04 AM and 5:23 PM. Saturday at Kanopolis, the scattered clouds and steady pressure combined with a light southeast wind over 3.8 C water meant crappie were likely suspending in the deepest holes, so I’d deploy live bait on a slow drift.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:58 AM and 5:28 PM. That hard south wind and dropping pressure at Wilson Lake, even with a light rain, would have me casting to the wind-beaten banks where the 10-degree water might stir up an active channel cat bite.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:00 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Kanopolis was a real struggle; the water cooling to 7. 8 degrees and the steady climb in pressure under a moderate west wind meant the channel cats were glued to the bottom, requiring a slow presentation.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:01 AM and 5:26 PM. Slow channel catfish fishing if you put in at Smoky Hill River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:02 AM, or the last hour before 5:25 PM. Put in at Milford Lake for channel catfish. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:03 AM or 5:24 PM. channel catfish at Wilson Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:04 AM and 5:23 PM. Start at Kanopolis if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Western Kansas fishing
Western Kansas fishing forecast
Anglers often search for walleye fishing or pike fishing in the Western Kansas region of Saskatchewan, and while specific lake names like Cedar Bluff and Webster Reservoir are renowned for Walleye and Wiper, other local gems such as Scott State Lake offer a best bite for Crappie. For those wondering where to fish, the Arkansas River also provides excellent opportunities for Channel Catfish, making this diverse fishery.
Where to fish: Cedar Bluff, Webster Reservoir, Arkansas River, Scott State Lake.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:42 PM). The hard west wind and rising pressure at Cedar Bluff made jigging the submerged humps tough, but the walleye were biting well on minnows in the choppy water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (7:11 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:41 PM). Webster Reservoir’s moderate northwest blow and falling water temperature of 6.2 C kept the walleye sluggish, requiring slow presentations near the main channel drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:40 PM. With a light west breeze and falling pressure on the Arkansas River, working the current seams is crucial for finding fish.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:39 PM. Put in at Scott State Lake for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:38 PM). walleye at Cedar Bluff: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:15 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:37 PM). Start at Webster Reservoir if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Wiper fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:10 AM, or the last hour before 5:42 PM. The blustery westerly wind at Cedar Bluff made working the points a real challenge under a light rain, but with the pressure on the rise and water at 8.0 C, we still tried a jigging spoon deep, hoping for a wiper to commit before the weather turned.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:11 AM or 5:41 PM. With a moderate rain dampening the spirits at Webster Reservoir, that steady northwest breeze kept the 6.2 C water temps feeling colder, so we worked slow-rolling swimbaits along the channel edges, trying to tempt a sluggish wiper as the pressure continued its upward trend.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:12 AM and 5:40 PM. Under a clear sky and just a whisper of a westerly breeze on the Arkansas River, the falling pressure made for a finicky bite in 6.3 C water, so we focused on subtle presentations near structure, hoping to intercept a cruising wiper in the dry conditions.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:13 AM and 5:39 PM. A light westerly breeze barely rippled Scott State Lake’s surface under an overcast sky, making for a tough bite in the conditions for anglers.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:14 AM or 5:38 PM. wiper at Cedar Bluff: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:15 AM and 5:37 PM. Start at Webster Reservoir if wiper is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on wiper days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:10 AM, or the last hour before 5:42 PM. At Cedar Bluff, a brisk westerly wind made casting tricky, but with the water at eight degrees and pressure on the rise, I figured the deeper channels near the bluffs would hold some active fish despite the light drizzle.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:11 AM or 5:41 PM. Webster Reservoir was a tough bite; with the water chilling to six point two and a steady northwest breeze pushing in, I spent most of the day trying to entice sluggish channel cats from the deeper bends of the old river channel.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:12 AM and 5:40 PM. A welcome drop in pressure on the Arkansas River, coupled with a gentle westerly air current and clear conditions, suggested the channel cats might be more willing to feed in the slack water eddies near submerged timber where the current breaks.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:13 AM and 5:39 PM. Scott State Lake proved challenging with the water just under six degrees and pressure creeping up under an overcast sky, forcing me to meticulously work bottom rigs near the deeper structure in hopes of finding a willing catfish.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:14 AM or 5:38 PM. Back at Cedar Bluff, with the water holding steady at almost six degrees and the pressure stable under a bright sky with a gentle westerly air flow, I opted to target the sun-warmed shallows and drop-offs where lingering warmth might attract feeding cats.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:15 AM and 5:37 PM. Despite the favorable steady pressure and clear conditions, Webster Reservoir’s frigid four point four degree water meant a truly patient approach was essential, presenting baits slowly and precisely to entice the reluctant fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:10 AM, or the last hour before 5:42 PM. At Cedar Bluff, a hard westerly and rising glass meant we had to hug the riprap, pitching jigs tight to the rocks, hoping the crappie were still active despite the light drizzle and 8-degree water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:11 AM or 5:41 PM. Webster Reservoir was a grind, with the moderate northwest blow and persistent rain making the 6-degree water feel even colder, so we worked submerged brush piles with tiny plastics, barely moving them, just trying to get a bite.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:12 AM and 5:40 PM. Fair crappie fishing if you put in at Arkansas River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:13 AM and 5:39 PM. Put in at Scott State Lake for crappie. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:14 AM or 5:38 PM. crappie at Cedar Bluff: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:15 AM and 5:37 PM. Start at Webster Reservoir if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Kansas fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Kansas this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Eastern Kansas, Flint Hills, Central Kansas, Western Kansas. Named waters include Clinton Lake, Perry Lake, Kansas River, Hillsdale Lake. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Kansas?
The forecast is written for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish. Each region names the water to start on, including Clinton Lake.
When is the best time of day to fish in Kansas?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Clinton Lake prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Kansas fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Kansas water should I start on?
If you are near Eastern Kansas, start at Clinton Lake. The next named water on this page is Perry Lake. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Kansas this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Kansas fishing forecast use?
Each Kansas day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.