Waconda Lake (Glen Elder)
A reservoir in north-central Kansas known for walleye, white bass and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| White Bass | ||||||||||||
| Crappie | ||||||||||||
| Channel Catfish |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the KDWP or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Waconda Lake (Glen Elder) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Wayne's Sporting GoodsNearby129 N Mill St, Glen Elder, KS 67446(785) 545-3333Directions ↗
- The Little Bait ShopNearby1017 9th St, Cawker City, KS 67430(785) 781-4246Directions ↗
- Myers Sporting & ConvenienceNearby267 W Highway 24, Downs, KS 67437(785) 454-3520Directions ↗
Local tips
- Glen Elder State Park has launches.
- Walleye move onto points with wind.
- Remote and less crowded than eastern Kansas lakes.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Waconda Lake (Glen Elder).
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