Bone Creek Reservoir Fishing Guide, Crawford County, Kansas

• Overview

  Set in Crawford County, Kansas, this is Bone Creek Reservoir. Everything around it is rolling hill. It measures some 515 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Nearest place of any size is Arma, 6 miles away. The big place round here is Springfield, 85 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Bone Creek Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Crawford County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass and warmouth. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Bone Creek Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 79°F in July and bottom out at 31°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Bone Creek Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Frisco Lake is 4.5 miles off. Check the position at Bone Creek Reservoir before loading the car.