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Lakes in Kansas

46 lakes

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Step away.

Time moves differently 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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Anthony City Lake

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't 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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

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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Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

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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Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

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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Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

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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Go a little further.

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

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

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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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

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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Go a little further.

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

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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Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

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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Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

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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Follow the light.

It moves differently across the water.

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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Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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Let it play out.

Not every cast lands - that's the point.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Let it settle.

The water sets the pace 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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Ease into it.

Move with the water, not against it.

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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Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

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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Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

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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Go a little further.

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

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

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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Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

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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