The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cheney Reservoir
Reno County, Kansas · 9,550 acres (14.9 sq mi)
59°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Cheney Reservoir
In Reno County, Kansas, Cheney Reservoir covers 9,550 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Cheney Dam on the North Fork Ninnescah River. Cheney Reservoir on the North Fork Ninnescah River also serves as a drinking-water supply for Wichita.
It stretches about 6.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. At about 1,420 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 42 ft at its deepest. Cheney lies about 6.3 miles to the south. The closest city is Wichita, about 24 miles away.
- Size
- 9,550 acres (14.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 42 ft
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,420 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Cheney Dam, North Fork Ninnescah River
- County
- Reno County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Cheney Reservoir
Anglers come to Cheney Reservoir for catfish, crappie, striped bass, walleye and white bass. With the surface at 59°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cheney Reservoir
- Cheneyabout 6.3 mi south
- Saint Marysabout 7.8 mi east
- Havenabout 8 mi northeast
- Goddardabout 12 mi southeast
- Wichitanearest city, about 24 mi east
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Questions about Cheney Reservoir
What fish are in Cheney Reservoir?
Cheney Reservoir holds catfish, crappie, striped bass, walleye and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cheney Reservoir?
About 42 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Cheney Reservoir?
9,550 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cheney Reservoir?
Cheney is about 6.3 miles south; Saint Marys is about 7.8 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Cheney Reservoir today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cheney Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
