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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Coffey County Lake
Kansas · 5,090 acres (8 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Coffey County Lake
In Kansas, Coffey County Lake covers 5,090 acres; it is a reservoir. It lies on the Wolf Creek. Coffey County Lake, formerly Wolf Creek Lake, was built to supply cooling water for the Wolf Creek nuclear generating station.
It stretches about 5.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. The water sits about 1,090 ft above sea level. Burlington lies about 2.3 miles to the southwest. Topeka, the nearest city, is about 53 miles north.
- Size
- 5,090 acres (8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,090 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Wolf Creek
- County
- Coffey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Coffey County Lake in Kansas usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Coffey County Lake
- Burlingtonabout 2.3 mi southwest
- Yates Centerabout 22 mi south
- Garnettabout 23 mi east
- Lyndonabout 23 mi north
- Topekanearest city, about 53 mi north
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Questions about Coffey County Lake
What fish are in Coffey County Lake?
Lakes like Coffey County Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Coffey County Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Coffey County Lake?
5,090 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Coffey County Lake?
Burlington is about 2.3 miles southwest; Yates Center is about 22 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Coffey County Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Coffey County Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
