Lovewell Reservoir Fishing near Superior, Kansas

• Overview

  Look for Lovewell Reservoir in the Jewell County part of Kansas. The bank gives way to open valley. At 4.5 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. Shoreline length is close to 14 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. Superior is the closest place, 8.5 miles off. After that come Belleville at 23 miles and Beloit at 31 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lovewell Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records held for Jewell County cover flathead catfish, black crappie and blue catfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Lovewell Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 78°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lovewell Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a fishing water. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Kaldahl Reservoir at 12 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Lovewell Reservoir for certain.