Sherman County State Lake Fishing near Goodland, Kansas

• Overview

  Sherman County State Lake lies within the bounds of Sherman County, Kansas. Height above sea level is 3,642 feet. With about 2.3 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Compared with other Kansas water on our list, it sits high. The closest town, Goodland, is 12 miles away. Then Burlington, 27 miles, and Saint Francis, 40 miles. In the same area: 35 miles away is Hale Ponds and 35 miles out stands Corder Lake. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Sherman County State Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Sherman County State Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance. About 4,500 people live in Goodland.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 29°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Sherman County State Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Hale Ponds at 35 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Sherman County State Lake locally before you travel.