Olpe City Lake Fishing Guide, Lyon County, Kansas

• Overview

  You will find Olpe City Lake in Lyon County, Kansas. The land about it is rolling hill. At about 76 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 1.6 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Emporia, is 11 miles away. Topeka is the closest city, 62 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Olpe City Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Lyon County: green sunfish, orangespotted sunfish, neosho madtom and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Olpe City Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 79°F, while January sits near 29°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Olpe City Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Wooster Lake, 12 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Olpe City Lake in particular, ask before you travel.