Fishing at Gas Lake, Saline County, Kansas

• Overview

  Out in Saline County, Kansas, sits Gas Lake. Elevation runs to 1,401 feet. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest place of any size is Lindsborg, 6.4 miles away. The big place round here is Wichita, 63 miles distant. If this one is busy: McPherson County State Lake about 8.6 miles, Kanopolis Lake 24 miles off, Lake Inman about 25 miles, Wary Lake 26 miles off and French Creek about 27 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Gas Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged across Saline County include flathead catfish, black crappie and channel catfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Gas Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 29°F in January to roughly 80°F in July. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Gas Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. McPherson County State Lake sits 8.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Gas Lake.