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Melvern Reservoir

35 miles S of Topeka on US-75

GPS Location: N38 31.72 W95 44.70

Location/Address:
Topeka, KS

Impoundment Type: Reservoir

Surface Acres: 7,000 acres

Maximum Depth: 60 feet

Normal Lake Level: 1036 msl

Current Lake Level: 1036.03 - Discharge of 20 csf

Lake Temperature: 51 F.

* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/10/2012

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Crappie Fishing Video			KDWPT released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video on February 17, 2012. Click here to view http://ksoutdoors.com/crappie-video, This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler.
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Crappie	Good	0.33-1.5 lbs	Jigs and minnows account for most fish. Some fish are being taken in 3-6 feet of water.
Black bass	Fair	0.5-3 lbs	Anglers are catching fish on a variety of crankbaits, spinners and plastic jigs, and worms.

General Comments
Lake level was 1.28 ' above normal, release = 100 cfs, and temperature = 75 F, May 2. 7 million walleye fry have been stocked in the lake this year. Melvern Reservoir has Zebra Mussels, Remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat and fishing equipment when leaving the lake to keep from spreading them to other lakes.