Fishing Report
Cowley County State Lake Fishing Report
Dexter, KS
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 5 PM (Good · 60/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM CST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.098585, -96.800751
Est. water temp
60.3°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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Species detail
How to catch them at Cowley County State Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →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 →
Location
Cowley County State Lake · 37.0986, -96.8008
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Cowley County State Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Cowley County State Lake.
When's the best time to fish Cowley County State Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Cowley County State Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Cowley County State Lake?
Cowley County State Lake is near Dexter, KS, at 37.0986, -96.8008.
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