Valley Lakes Fishing near Leavenworth, Kansas

• Overview

  This water sits in Leavenworth County, Kansas. Height above sea level is 971 feet. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Leavenworth County. The nearest town is Leavenworth, 2.7 miles away. The big place round here is Kansas City, 22 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Valley Lakes

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Leavenworth County: orangespotted sunfish, green sunfish, black bullhead, channel catfish and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Valley Lakes light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 27°F for January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Valley Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Lake Stellamaris, 3.9 miles away. Treat Valley Lakes as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.