Fishing Report
Geary County State Lake Fishing Report
Junction City, KS
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Fair · 57/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM CST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
38.902142, -96.863286
Est. water temp
60.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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Species detail
How to catch them at Geary 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 →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
Geary County State Lake · 38.9021, -96.8633
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Geary County State Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and White Crappie in Geary County State Lake.
When's the best time to fish Geary 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 Geary County State Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Geary County State Lake?
Geary County State Lake is near Junction City, KS, at 38.9021, -96.8633.
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