Antioch Lake South Fishing Guide, Johnson County, Kansas

• Overview

  Look for Antioch Lake South in the Johnson County part of Kansas. The water sits 1,014 feet up. Start from Merriam, 1.2 miles down the road. It is 1.9 miles to Overland Park, the nearest city. Alternatives close at hand: Antioch Lake North at about 0.2 miles, Black Swan Lake within 3.5 miles, Lenexa Rose's Pond at about 4.8 miles, Quivira Lake within 5.2 miles and Shawnee Mission Lake at about 6.6 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Antioch Lake South

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. 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. County-wide records name green sunfish, bluegill, orangethroat darter, longear sunfish and largemouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Antioch Lake South gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 79°F for July and 28°F for January. The season stretches long at both ends here. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Expect Antioch Lake South to follow that timing. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking is close: a car park sits 100 yards from the bank. Public toilets are recorded roughly 150 yards off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Antioch Lake North is 0.2 miles distant. Rules at Antioch Lake South are worth checking on the day.