Lovewell Reservoir
GPS Location: N39 53 25.20 W98 1 41.48
Location/Address:
Webber, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 2,986 acres
Maximum Depth: 35 feet
Normal Lake Level: 1582.6 feet
Current Lake Level: 0.9 feet above conservation, releasing 0 cfs
Lake Temperature: 60 degrees
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 5*** | 18 inches |
| White Bass | ||
| Wiper | 2** | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5* | 15 inches |
| Channel Catfish | 10**** | |
| Blue Catfish | 5**** | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Bluegill |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/17/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Walleye |
Fair |
12-27 inches |
Anglers have been catching some 'eyes off Walleye Point, Willow Point, and Cabin Point over the last couple of weeks. Shoreline and boat anglers are both catching them using jigs and crawlers on the bottom. Other anglers have caught a few casting roadrunners and crankbaits off the rock jetty by the swim beach. |
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White Bass |
Good |
9-16 inches |
The white bass are in the middle of their spawn right now and anglers can find them in a variety of locations. The dam might be the best place to start, but whites were also reported from the inlet cove, Montana Creek, Cabin Cove, and near the marina. |
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Crappie |
Fair |
8-13 inches |
The crappie spawn is approaching and they will begin to move up shallow when the water temperature approached 55 degrees. A few anglers looked for them shallow last week and didn't have much luck so they must be hanging out near the brush piles and ledges close to the spawning grounds. Minnows will probably work best, but jigs and a bobber can be very productive once the fish move in shallow. |
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Channel Catfish |
Slow |
All Sizes |
There is not a lot of catfish activity in early spring, but these fish can be caught during the cool water months. We annually find the best concentrations on the flats off Two Mile Road and Oak Hill and near the Cross. Shad sides and whole shad will probably work best as these fish naturally die off when the water temperatures cool down and the catfish will feed on them. Concentrate your effort along the windblown side of the reservoir. |
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BOAT RAMP UPDATE: Low water levels should not be a problem with regards to boat ramps and all ramps are open at this time. Anglers can now find GPS coordinates, descriptions, and histories of some of the major brush piles in Lovewell. Simply follow this link Good Fishing Spots and select the individual brush pile to find out more information. For current water temperature and reservoir elevation, simply click on the "Lovewell Reservoir" link above this report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! |
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