Squaw Bend near Mound City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Doniphan County end of Kansas holds Squaw Bend. Farm and woodlot runs right down to the water. It lies lower than most water we list in Kansas. Head to Mound City, 9.6 miles away, for anything you forgot. Topeka is the closest city, 69 miles away. Nearest other option: Big Lake lies 4.2 miles on, Snow Goose Pool a touch under 6 miles, Pintail Pool lies 6 miles on, Mallard Marsh a touch under 6.6 miles and Bluff Pool lies 8.2 miles on. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Squaw Bend

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Doniphan County cover sauger, yellow bass, bluegill, black bullhead and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Squaw Bend the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 78°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Squaw Bend the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Big Lake is 4.2 miles off. None of that is settled for Squaw Bend in what we hold.