Washington County State Lake Fishing Guide, Washington County, Kansas

• Overview

  The Washington County end of Kansas holds Washington County State Lake. It sits in rolling hill. Surface area is around 60 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Around 1.8 miles of margin, front to back. You are 8.3 miles from Washington. It is 65 miles to Lincoln, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Washington County State Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Washington County include bluegill, green sunfish, white crappie, yellow bullhead and creek chub. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Washington County State Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 78°F at the top of summer and 25°F at the bottom of winter. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Washington County State Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Washington State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Clapp Reservoir at 11 miles is the nearest alternative. For Washington County State Lake in particular, ask before you travel.