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: 1.3 feet above conservation
Lake Temperature: 70 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: 5/10/2012
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Walleye |
Good |
6-24 inches |
Same as last week. Some walleye have headed for the flats on the west end and are being caught on jig and crawlers while others are being found in the state park area off the main lake points like Willow Point, Cabin Point, and Cedar Point. These fish are being caught using minnows, jigs, and drop shot rigs with worms while drifting. Shoreline anglers have had their best success with worms on the bottom. Anglers can still have some success trolling Hot-N-Tots and Thin Fins around the dam, Walleye Point, and Cedar Point. Anglers are starting to catch quite a few cigars which run 6-12 inches. Please handle these fish with care and cut the line if they swallowed the hook. They are the future keeper walleye at Lovewell and must be returned to the water in good condition so they can grow to the 18 inch length limit in a couple of years.Check out the note below about a Walleye Angler Survey. |
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White Bass |
Good |
6-16 inches |
There have been good reports of whites being caught while trolling all over the reservoir. There have also been some nice wipers caught off the shore near Cedar Point using worms on the bottom. The white bass tend to move toward the rocky banks during the spawn and anglers should be able to catch fair to good numbers of these guys now. Some of the better areas include the dam, Oak Hill, and the rocky shorelines along the state park. Casting roadrunners, slab spoons, and twister tails are all good bets this time of year. Boat anglers are also reporting good success for whites around the Cabin Point area. Othere anglers have been catching very good numbers using slab spoons and jig/crawler combos near the 2 mile road area. |
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Crappie |
Good |
8-13 inches |
The crappie spawn is on right now and the fish have moved back into some of the major creek arms and coves. Anglers will probably have their best luck using minnows under a bobber, but casting jigs under a bobber can also work well. The fish will likely be spawning in 2-5 feet of water. Look for these guys in Marina Cove, Montana Creek, John's Creek, Cabin Cove, and Prairie Dog Creek. |
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Channel Catfish |
Fair to Good |
All Sizes |
These guys will bite pretty well through the month of May, especially with the rapidly increasing water temperatures we are experiencing. Look for them up White Rock Creek and in all of the major coves. Some anglers annually do well fishing for them off Walleye Point and near the Marina. Try shad gizzards, dead shad, shrimp, and nightcrawlers for best results. The spawn is only a couple of weeks away and some of the fish will be moving toward the rocky areas like the dam in preparation for the spawn. |
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KDWPT 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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