Coffey County Lake Fishing near Burlington, Kansas

• Overview

  Coffey County Lake is set in Coffey County, Kansas. The water sits 1,079 feet up. It covers about 7.4 sq miles, which means weather matters as much as tactics. The outline measures near 32 miles, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. It ranks among the bigger water on our Kansas list. Burlington at 3.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. Yates Center lies 24 miles off, Garnett another 25 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Coffey County Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records held for Coffey County cover flathead catfish, neosho madtom, golden redhorse and orangespotted sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Coffey County Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 79°F and January about 28°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Coffey County Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Buffalo Creek, 6.8 miles away. The position on Coffey County Lake is worth confirming on the day.