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: 0.7 feet below conservation
Lake Temperature: 34 degrees, Ice covers 20% of the reservoir, but it is very thin
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
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| Walleye | 5*** | 18 inches |
| White Bass | ||
| Wiper | 2** | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5* | 15 inches |
| Channel Catfish | 10**** | |
| Blue Catfish | 10**** | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Bluegill |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 2/6/2012
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Glen Elder District Newsletter |
The fall 2011 newsletter is now complete and has lots of good information. This edition includes articles on fall fishing ideas, the Lovewell fish barrier, Glen Elder youth fishing tournament results, the trout program, and much more. To subscribe, simply click on this link and enjoy. |
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2012 Fishing Forecast |
Below you will find a general description of the fish populations you can expect to find in 2012 based on this year's sampling. |
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Walleye |
Fair |
17-25 in. and 8-10 in. |
Walleye numbers collected during fall sampling look similar to last year's totals with most of the adults between 17 and 25 inches. Over 80% of the adults were greater than the 18 inch length limit. Fortunately, good numbers of 8-10 inch walleye were also collected indicating there is a year class coming on. |
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White Bass |
Good |
10-16 in. and 5-8 in. |
White bass numbers were up this fall thanks to a strong 2010 year class. Fish between 10 and 16 inches will be most common, but there is also a decent 2011 year class of whites which will be represented with 5 to 8 inch fish. Anglers should see improved white bass angling in 2012. |
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Wipers |
Fair |
19-21" 14-15 " and 8-10 inches |
Wiper numbers look similar to last year, but size structure will be smaller. Lack of recruitment in recent years has led to a lack of larger wipers with only 7 over 15 inches collected. Two younger year classes are showing up, though, with 8-10 inch age-0 fish and 14-15 inch age-1 fish collected. Wipers will be stocked annually. |
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Channel Catfish |
Good |
Mostly 17 to 28 inches |
Catfish numbers were down this fall compared to last, but a strong population remains in the reservoir. Anglers may see a slight decline in catch rates in 2012, but fish between 17 and 28 inches are still fairly common with the occasional trophy over 15 pounds. |
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Crappie |
Good |
Most 7-10 in. but some up to 13 in. |
Crappie numbers showed a big increase this fall and were actually the highest number collected since 2004. White crappie dominate the catch with just a few black crappie mixed in. Very high numbers of 2-5 inch fish were seen which could mean another good year class. Anglers should see good numbers of 10-12 inch crappie in fall 2012. |
Winter Fishing Opportunities |
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Walleye |
Slow |
14-22 inches |
Throughout the winter there will probably be a few walleye caught by crappie anglers fishing near the brush piles with a variety of jigs. Anglers wishing to pursue some 'eyes might try slabbing or jigging off Walleye Point, Cedar Point, and Cabin Point in 12-20 feet of water. Check out the note below about a Walleye Angler Survey. |
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White Bass |
Slow |
6-13 inches |
Similar to walleye, there won't be many of these guys caught this winter except by anglers targeting crappie. Best results could probably be found slabbing and jigging near the creek channels by Cabin Point, Oak Hill, and Cedar Point. |
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Crappie |
Fair |
8-13 inches |
The crappie angling has slowed a little from what we were seeing earlier, but this is still going to be your best chance to catch some fish through the winter. Anglers should target the Marina Cove area and the marked brush piles off Cedar Point, Cabin Point (deep pile), and east of the state park. There are a lot of 9-10 inch crappie in the reservoir right now and they will most likely be concentrating on deep brush and other structure throughout the winter which means hitting the brush piles. |
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Ice Conditions |
All of the boat ramps except for the White Rock creek ramp are open. There is still a fair amount of ice on the reservoir, however, so boaters will be lmited on where they can go. |
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Comments |
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KDWP is has posted an online Walleye Angler Survey that you can fill out with a focus on general walleye fishing questions and regulations pertaining to Glen Elder and Lovewell Reservoirs. If you would like to provide your opinions on walleye management at these reservoirs, you may do so by clicking on the link and completing a survey. Your answers will remain anonymous and help us gain a better understanding of angler attitudes and opinions. Click here to complete the Walleye Angler Survey 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. We added another 280 cedar trees in August 2011, click on the link for the latest updates! 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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