Guide To Fishing At Elk City Lake
AKA: Elk City Reservoir

With plenty of areas for fishing from the bank, Elk City Lake is a great place to take kids, as well as experienced anglers for a day of fishing. Numerous area campgrounds also make this a popular destination for an extended stay.
There is no marina or boat rentals at this 4,500-acre lake, but virtually everything else you need is available at or close to the lake. Cruise around the 50 miles of shoreline and wet a line to tempt crappie, bass, catfish, saugeye and white bass into biting.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white crappie, saugeye, bluegill and white bass at Elk City Lake in Kansas.
Primary fish species residing in Elk City Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Elk City Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Elk City State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Squaw Creek Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Click here for a Kansas Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Table Road Campground - 620 331-6295
Sunset Point Campground - 620 331-6295
Comfort Cove Campground - 620 331-6295
Elk City Lake Outlet Channel Campground - 620 336-2741
Rv park west & Angus beef - 620 757-1509
Elk City Lake KS Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Elk City Lake
Elk City State Park
4825 Squaw Creek Rd
Independence, KS 67301
620 331-6295
Fishing lakes in each state.
Elk City Lake in KS
KANSAS


Fishing for crappie and catfish in southeast KS.