Gilkey Lake in Franklin County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Gilkey Lake belongs to Franklin County, Kansas. Elevation runs to 955 feet. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Garnett, is 8.8 miles away. Beyond it, Ottawa at 15 miles and Osawatomie at 15 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Gilkey Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for Franklin County names channel catfish, slenderhead darter and logperch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Treat Gilkey Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 79°F for July and 29°F for January. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Gilkey Lake. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Richmond Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Gilkey Lake.