Fishing Report
Elk City Lake Fishing Report
Independence, KS
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 5 PM (Good · 70/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM CST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.257425, -95.802257
Est. water temp
58.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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Species detail
How to catch them at Elk City 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 →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
Elk City Lake · 37.2574, -95.8023
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Elk City Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and White Crappie in Elk City Lake.
When's the best time to fish Elk City 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 Elk City Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Elk City Lake?
Elk City Lake is near Independence, KS, at 37.2574, -95.8023.
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