Fishing Report
Bourbon County State Lake Fishing Report
Elsmore, KS
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 11 PM (Poor · 34/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 7, 2026 at 11:46 PM CST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.792486, -95.067436
Est. water temp
43.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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Species detail
How to catch them at Bourbon County State Lake
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Channel Catfish fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →White Crappie feed most actively at Dusk and Night, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
White Crappie fishing report →
Location
Bourbon County State Lake · 37.7925, -95.0674
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Bourbon County State Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and White Crappie in Bourbon County State Lake.
When's the best time to fish Bourbon County State Lake?
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Bourbon County State Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Bourbon County State Lake?
Bourbon County State Lake is near Elsmore, KS, at 37.7925, -95.0674.
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