Fishing at Anthony Municipal Lake, Harper County, Kansas

• Overview

  Anthony Municipal Lake falls in Harper County, part of Kansas. Rolling hill runs right down to the water. It runs to roughly 80 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. A shoreline of some 2.6 miles keeps the choices simple. Anthony at 2.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Harper (7.5 miles) and Kiowa (26 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Anthony Municipal Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Anthony Municipal Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics. If a spot has produced once, it will produce again in similar conditions.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 32°F in January up to 82°F in July. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Anthony Municipal Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Christopher Lake, 28 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Anthony Municipal Lake before loading the car.