Guide To Fishing At Kanopolis Lake

AKA: Kanopolis Reservoir

Pick your favorite fresh-water fish species and you'll probably find it at Kanopolis Lake This 3,400-acre lake in the central part of the state, has crappie, trout, bass, catfish, sunfish, white bass and wipers.

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

The lake level often fluctuates considerably, but when full has over 40 miles of shoreline with a wide variety of cover for fish to inhabit. Rocky shorelines, timber, brush and flats all hold fish at different times of the year. A marina, boat ramps, campgrounds, supplies and lodging are all located at, or close by the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, saugeye, rainbow trout, bluegill, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Kanopolis Lake in Kansas.

Primary fish species residing in Kanopolis Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Kanopolis Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Buzzard Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Horsethief Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Horsethief Canyon Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Horsethief Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.