Guide To Fishing At Council Grove Lake

AKA: Council Grove Reservoir

Boating, camping and and fishing are the heartbeat of Council Grove Lake, a 3,300-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, at Council Grove. Anglers meander along, fishing the 40 miles of shoreline in search of bass, crappie, catfish, walleye and white bass.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Use of the public boat ramps is open for launching everything from kayaks and canoes, to pontoons and power boats. Plenty of locations for fishing from the bank exist around the lake. A marina, boat rentals and camping at the lake make this a great destination for a weekend fishing trip or an extended vacation.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and white bass at Council Grove Lake in Kansas.

Primary fish species residing in Council Grove Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Council Grove Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Council Grove Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
620 767-5924

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Canning Creek Cove Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Council Grove Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Lake Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Kit Carson Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off State 177 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Richey Cove Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off 177 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Richey Cove Park North Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off 177 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.