Chase County State Lake Fishing Guide, Chase County, Kansas

• Overview

  Kansas holds Chase County State Lake, in Chase County. It lies 1,263 feet above sea level. The water covers some 106 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 2.2 miles on foot. Council Grove sits 21 miles from the bank. Further out sit Emporia (22 miles) and Marion (23 miles). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Chase County State Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Chase County include bluegill, longear sunfish and freshwater drum. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Chase County State Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in January and 80°F in July. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Expect Chase County State Lake to follow that timing. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Lake Kahola, 14 miles out. Confirm before you fish Chase County State Lake.