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: 1.0 feet above conservation, releasing 0 cfs
Lake Temperature: 65 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: 5/22/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Walleye |
Fair to Good |
12-27 inches |
The best walleye fishing this time of year is usually off the 2 Mile road area and this year is no exception. A few limits have been reported from this area, but most of the anglers are catching 2-4 keepers apiece. There have also been some fish caught off Willow Point and Cedar Point in 10-15 feet of water. |
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White Bass |
Fair |
9-16 inches |
Anglers are still catching some white bass along the dam, Oak Hill, and around Cabin Point, but the action has a slowed a bit compared with the past couple of weeks. There was a fairly large fish kill this past week. We estimated 3,500 dead white bass on Sunday, May 19th. The other species did not seem to be affected. It is possible that a rapid water temperature rise, combined with post spawn stress for the whites, led to the fish kill.
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Crappie |
Fair to Good |
8-13 inches |
The crappie spawn is occurring right now and they have moved shallow in several of the coves. The best crappie reports have come from the Marina Cove area and John's Creek with fairly good numbers of all sizes reported. Other spots to look for spawning crappie include the dam, north shore coves between Walleye Point and Pawnee Point, Montana Creek, and Prairie Dog Creek. 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 |
Fair |
All Sizes |
There is not a lot of catfish activity in the spring, but these fish can be caught this time of year. 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. Other good spots to try include any of the creek arms that have warmed into the 60's or low 70's. The catfish like to move into these areas and feed on dead shad and other prey. |
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Gar and Carp |
Good |
All Sizes |
The gar have moved up shallow and can be found in many of the coves, but the best numbers have been at the inlet where water is currently flowing in. This would be a great chance for bow fishermen to get out and shoot a bunch of gar. The carp have also been showing up in the coves and other shallow water areas in good numbers and would provide an additional opportunity for water archers. Be sure to take all of your fish with you and don't leave them on the bank or throw them back in the water. |
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FISH BARRIER UPDATE: Anglers fishing at Lovewell will notice a new structure located near the outlet area. This is a large mesh screen suspended between floats on the surface and anchors on the bottom. This mesh curtain has been installed to keep fish from leaving the reservoir during irrigation releases and to improve the fishery at Lovewell. Please do not approach this structure or try to fish near it. This will result in damage to your equipment, loss of lures, and damage to the barrier. This fish-saving device is very important to the future fish populations at Lovewell and will work well if it is not tampered with. Thank you for your cooperation. 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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