Proffitt Lake Fishing in Clark County, Kansas

• Overview

  Set in Clark County, Proffitt Lake is a Kansas water. This is rolling hill ground. It measures about 98 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.8 miles keeps the choices simple. It sits higher than most water we list in Kansas. For a base, Meade sits 17 miles out. The nearest city of size is Wichita, 153 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Proffitt Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Clark County include arkansas darter, black bullhead, largemouth bass and longear sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Proffitt Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 32°F for January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Proffitt Lake. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Mayberry Lake at 16 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Proffitt Lake before loading the car.