Fishing at Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County, Kansas

• Overview

  Wyandotte County in Kansas is where Big Eleven Lake sits. The surface lies 840 feet up. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It lies lower than most water we list in Kansas. Supplies mean a trip to Kansas City, 0.6 miles off. The big place round here is Kansas City, 0.6 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Big Eleven Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Wyandotte County include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, warmouth and black bullhead. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Big Eleven Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 80°F, while January sits near 28°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At Big Eleven Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A car park lies 130 yards away, so the walk in is short. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lake Welborn is 3.4 miles distant. What applies at Big Eleven Lake may have changed since it was mapped.