Clark County State Lake

Clark County State Lake is a reservoir in Clark County, Kansas. Clark County State Lake covers about 300 acres, reaches a reported 42 feet and holds about 7,663 acre-feet.

What Makes Clark County State Lake Different

Clark County State Lake covers about 300 acres and reaches a reported 42 feet, making it much deeper than many Kansas state fishing lakes. Steep banks, rock and deep water sit close together.

The reported fish at Clark County State Lake include walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, and channel catfish.

Fish and Baits at Clark County State Lake

Fish reported from Clark County State Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleye, and white crappie. Stocking records for Clark County State Lake also list channel catfish and walleye, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Clark County State, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie and Sunfish

For panfish at Clark County State, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Clark County State, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Catfish

For bottom fishing at Clark County State, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

Where to Start at Clark County State Lake

At Clark County State Lake, use a jig, crawler rig or crankbait along points and the old channel for walleye. Fish a small jig or minnow at Clark County State Lake beside brush, standing wood or a creek-channel edge for crappie. Work a jig, worm or crankbait near cover at Clark County State Lake for largemouth bass. At Clark County State Lake, fish cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait for channel catfish.

On a first trip to Clark County State, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Fishing Clark County State Lake Through the Year

Spring around Clark County State is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Clark County State can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Tackle for Clark County State Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Clark County State, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Clark County State Lake FAQs

Why should anglers check the steep banks beside the 42-foot deep end at Clark County State Lake?

Bass can feed against the rock while walleye and crappie use nearby drops without moving far across the lake.

What lure is a sensible first choice for walleye at Clark County State Lake?

At Clark County State Lake, start with a jig and minnow or a crankbait along a point, drop or the old channel.

What should anglers watch before changing spots at Clark County State Lake?

At Clark County State Lake, watch wind, water color, current and the depth of the first bite. Those clues show whether fish are using the steep banks beside the 42-foot deep end or a nearby edge.