Munger Lake Fishing near Eureka, Kansas

• Overview

  Munger Lake lies in Greenwood County, Kansas. The bank gives way to mixed woodland. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Eureka, 8.1 miles away. It is 60 miles to Wichita, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Munger Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Greenwood County include flathead catfish, green sunfish, orangethroat darter and logperch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Munger Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 79°F for July and 29°F for January. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Munger Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Eureka City Lake at 3.1 miles is the nearest alternative. For Munger Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.