Fishing Lovewell Reservoir

AKA: Lovewell Lake

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Lovewell Reservoir, KS

Popular Fish Species Lovewell Reservoir, KS

Lovewell Reservoir Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

Lovewell Reservoir is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Lovewell Reservoir Popular Fish - White Crappie

White Crappie Fishing

Plenty of healthy white crappie reside in Lovewell Reservoir, as they are making a nice comeback this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here.

Lovewell Reservoir Popular Fish - Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lovewell Reservoir, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.

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Guide to fishing for channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Lovewell Reservoir in Kansas.

Lovewell Reservoir Fishing Video

A fishery for big catfish, Lovewell Reservoir is also a great fishery for white bass, crappie, bass, walleye and hybrid stripers. With 3,000 surface acres (when full), this lake in the north-central part of the state, is just 2 miles south of Webber.

Lovewell State Park, Cedar Point Recreation Area, Lovewell Wildlife Area and Oak Hill Recreation Area provide outdoor activities too many to mention. The feature attractions here are fishing, boating and camping. Anglers can explore over 40 miles of shoreline in search of their favored fish species. The fishery includes healthy populations of catfish, white bass, crappie, walleye and wipers.

Primary fish species residing in Lovewell Reservoir

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Lovewell Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cedar Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off N Shore Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lovewell Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, west side, off N Shore, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Oak Hill Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off 240 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Marinas

Lovewell Grill & Marina
2400 Webber Rd
Webber, KS 66970
785 753-4351