Lake Bassola near Iola: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Allen County in Kansas is where Lake Bassola sits. Beyond the shoreline you have open valley. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest place of any size is Iola, 1.3 miles away. Humboldt follows at 6.8 miles, then Chanute at 16 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Bassola

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Allen County, recorded fish include green sunfish, largemouth bass, orangespotted sunfish, bluegill and channel catfish. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The shape of Lake Bassola rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 30°F and July at about 80°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Lake Bassola by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access is marked private in mapping, so check before you cross anything. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Boyers Lake sits 3.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Lake Bassola is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.