Best fishing near Mankato

2 fishing spots · 2 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Mankato, Kansas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 2 of 2 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Jewell City Lake (Emerson Lake)
#1 Jewell City Lake (Emerson Lake) Good
9.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 59°F · 5 mph wind
Jewell City Lake/Emerson Lake is a great fishing spot in Kansas, USA. The lake is well-stocked with fish species like channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Lovewell Reservoir
#2 Lovewell Reservoir Fair
11.2 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Lovewell Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in North Central Kansas, USA. Fish species in the reservoir include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Aside…
Why 50: live conditions (fair)
50Solid

Fishing near Mankato

The Mankato area has 2 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Mankato

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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