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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 from fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, boating, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using jigs and minnows for walleye, and plastic worms and crankbaits for bass. The best time to visit Lovewell Reservoir for fishing is from late spring to early fall, with temperatures ranging from 60-85°F.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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White Bass
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Bluegill
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Bigmouth Buffalo
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Black Bullhead
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Blue Catfish
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Channel Catfish
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Flathead Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Green Sunfish
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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SMOKY HILL R AT ELLSWORTH
2024-12-21T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
17cfs | 1.12ft | 1534ft |
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RATTLESNAKE C NR ZENITH
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
4cfs | 12.33ft | 1797ft |
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WALNUT C BLW CHEYENNE BTMS DV NR GREAT BEND
2010-09-29T23:45:00.000-05:00 |
3cfs | ft | 1861ft |
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GYPSUM C NR GYPSUM
2024-12-21T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
3cfs | 19.67ft | 1252ft |
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L ARKANSAS R AT HWY 50 NR HALSTEAD
2024-12-21T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
2cfs | 5.73ft | 1393ft |
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ARKANSAS R NR NICKERSON
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
70cfs | 9.23ft | 1602ft |
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L ARKANSAS R AT ALTA MILLS
2024-12-21T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
1cfs | 0.13ft | 1409ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luray North City Park | |||
| Hoisington Park | |||
| Lake Afton Park | |||
| Lucas - Wilson Reservoir | |||
| Sylvan - Wilson Reservoir | |||
| Pratt County Veterans Memorial Park |
