Fishing Report
Kingman County State Lake Fishing Report
Penalosa, KS
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 5 PM (Excellent · 89/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM CST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.655227, -98.260428
Est. water temp
69°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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How to catch them at Kingman 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 →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
Kingman County State Lake · 37.6552, -98.2604
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Kingman County State Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass in Kingman County State Lake.
When's the best time to fish Kingman 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 Kingman County State Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Kingman County State Lake?
Kingman County State Lake is near Penalosa, KS, at 37.6552, -98.2604.
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Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Kingman County State Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.