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Lakes in Kansas

46 lakes

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Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

Antelope Lake

Antelope Lake, on the State Historical List, was built by the WPA in the 1930's, and features several native stone…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Anthony City Lake

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B

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Banner Creek Reservoir

This 535-Acre reservoir serves as a flood control structure and water supply for the City of Holton and rural water…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Big Hill Lake

Big Hill Lake has a surface area of 1,240 acres. Due to stocking, fish shelters and leaving large areas of…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bone Creek Reservoir

Fishing info and bait ---- https://www.facebook.com/J-J-Bait-824359020914356/?ref=py_c Bone Creek Reservoir is a young body of water established in 1996 when the…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Cedar Bluff Lake

Cedar Bluff is located on the Smoky Hill River in west central Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads.…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Centralia City Lake

Centralia Lake is a 400 acre lake that is noted for good channel cat, saugeye and crappie fishing. The lake…

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Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

Cheney Lake

. the lake offers spectacular sailing opportunities and hosts national sailing regattas It’s a breathtaking sight to see more than…

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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

Clark County State Lake

Clark State Fishing Lake is a 300 acre impoundment in Clark County of southwest Kansas. At full pool, the lake…

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Step away.

Time moves differently here.

Clinton Lake

Clinton is popular with anglers. A mixture of trees and brush, mudflats, sharp drop-offs, deep river channels, rocks, and protected…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Coffey County Lake

5,090 acres, 2 miles north and 1 mile east of Burlington. Formerly Wolf Creek Lake, has proven to be one…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Coldwater Lake

Lake Coldwater is the only city, county, or state lake in southwest Kansas that permits water-related sports. It is a…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Council Grove Lake

Council Grove Lake is located in the famous Flint Hills region of Kansas. The lake is one mile northwest of…

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Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

Crawford County Lake

Fishing info and bait --- https://www.facebook.com/J-J-Bait-824359020914356/?ref=py_c -------------Always call and confirm ------------------- For the latest information on KDWP facilities and services,…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

El Dorado Lake

TOWNS NEAR LAKE LOCATED TOWARDS BOTTOM OF PAGE: El Dorado Reservoir is located in an area of rolling terrain made…

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Let it shift.

Wind and water do the rest.

Elk City Lake

Elk City Reservoir offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation and forms a lake featuring a shore line nearly 50…

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F

No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

Fall River Lake

Fall River Dam is located on Fall River, a tributary of the Verdigris River, in Greenwood County, Kansas. The vicinity…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Hillsdale Lake

Hillsdale provides hunters, fisherman, picnickers, naturalists, photographers, birdwatchers, and sightseers with a unique opportunity to discover nature. Hunters will find…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Horse Thief Reservoir

Horse Thief Reservoir is a community lake west of Jetmore, Kansas with a surface area of approximately 450 acres and…

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J

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Jetmore City Lake

Jetmore City Lake, three miles west and one and one-half south of Jetmore, is located on Spring Creek. Rolling grassland…

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No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

John Redmond Lake

John Redmond Reservoir lies in a broad flat valley with margins of the gently rolling Flint Hills -- a bluestem…

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K

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Kanopolis Lake

Kanopolis Lake, with a normal pool surface of about 3,000 acres, attracts thousands of campers, hunters, fishermen, and water sports…

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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

Kirwin Reservoir

Kirwin Reservoir and National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), the first national wildlife refuge in Kansas, was established in 1954 as an…

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L

Step away.

Time moves differently here.

La Cygne Lake

2,600 acres Maximum Depth: 40 feet Normal Lake Level: 841 msl La Cygne lake has 2,600 surface acres of water.…

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Watch closely.

There's more happening beneath the surface.

Lake Scott State Park

Lake Scott Park is a picturesque oasis in the high Plains, named one of the 50 must see state parks…

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Step away.

Time moves differently here.

Leavenworth County Lake

Kansas Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism www.stateparks.com/leavenworth_state_fishing_lake_and_wildlife_area_in_kansas.html -------------------------- Area Description: The lake is 160 acres in size and has a diverse,…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Lovewell Lake

Lovewell Lake, just four miles east and 10 miles north of Mankato in Kansas and only eight miles south of…

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One more cast.

Early light makes it worth it.

Lyon State Fishing Lake

----- KID FRIENDLY ----- this lake has a lot of easy shore fishing area. It has lots of rocky, weeded,…

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M

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Marion Lake

According to power index, Marion Reservoir ranks No. 1 in the state of Kansas for walleye fishing, according to KSPWC.…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Meade State Lake

The first state lake in Kansas, Meade Lake is an oasis in the agricultural lands of Southwest Kansas. The state…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Melvern Lake

Melvern Lake's 6,930 surface acres of water and 17,244 acres of adjacent land serve as the nucleus of recreational and…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Milford Lake

On the largest man-made lake in Kansas there's definitely an outdoor experience waiting for everyone! With over 15,000 surface acres,…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Mined Land Wildlife Area - Strip Pits

The Mined Land Wildlife Area is one of South East Kansas's gems. It was acquired primarily by donation. The first…

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Let it play out.

Not every cast lands - that's the point.

Mined Wildlife Area // Strip Pits

The Mined Wildlife Area was acquired primarily by donation. The first donation was received in 1926. The largest acquisition, totaling…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Ottowa State Fishing Lake

GPS Location: N39 6 20.76 W97 34 30.05 This is a State Fishing Lake that has approximately 111 surface acres…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Perry Lake

Just another day in paradise... A phrase coined by folks just like you who enjoy their favorite activities in the…

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Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

Pomona Lake

Pomona Lake provides opportunities for a large variety of recreational activities on nearly 10,500 acres of public land surrounding the…

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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Pony Creek Lake

Pony Creek Lake is a community lake and has a surface area of 171 acres and a typical mean depth…

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Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

Sebelius Lake

A fisherman's paradise can be found at Sebelius Reservoir, a man-made lake with about 2,500 surface acres of water and…

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Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

Sheridan State Fishing Lake

Sheridan is a state fishing lake that covers 67 acres. It has a maximum depth of 22 feet. It is…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Toronto Lake

Thanks to the Corps of Engineers --- Toronto Lake is located in the scenic valley of the Verdigris River, just…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Tuttle Creek Lake

Practically neighbors to Kansas's largest man-made lake lies Tuttle Creek Lake, the second largest lake in Kansas. Only 38 miles…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Waconda Lake

FISHING AND HUNTING INFORMATION! Fishing and Hunting info and supplies ----- Austin Hamilton, Owner 785-545-3333 E-mail Us​ INFO ---Give them…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Webster Lake

With approximately 3,800 acres of surface water, Webster Lake is the focal point of Webster State Park. Campgrounds, playgrounds, Horseshoe…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Wilson Lake

Wilson Lake is an important recreational resource for many of the surrounding towns. It is a 9,100-acre lake and has…

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Y

Step away.

Time moves differently here.

Yates Center Reservoir

Yates Center Reservoir has approximately 220 acres of surface water, with 500 acres of land surrounding the lake. The entire…

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