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
Council Grove Lake
Morris County, Kansas · 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Council Grove Lake
In Morris County, Kansas, Council Grove Lake covers 3,240 acres; it is a reservoir. Council Grove Dam holds it back on the Neosho River. Council Grove Lake dams the Neosho River near the historic Santa Fe Trail town of Council Grove.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 15.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,270 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 56 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Council Grove, is about 1.5 miles southeast. Manhattan, the nearest city, is about 32 miles north.
- Size
- 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 56 ft
- Shoreline
- About 15.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,270 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Council Grove Dam, Neosho River
- County
- Morris County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Council Grove Lake
The fish here: catfish, crappie and white bass. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- 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
- 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 7:06 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Council Grove Lake
- Council Groveabout 1.5 mi southeast
- Heringtonabout 21 mi west
- Cottonwood Fallsabout 21 mi south
- Almaabout 23 mi northeast
- Manhattannearest city, about 32 mi north
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Questions about Council Grove Lake
What fish are in Council Grove Lake?
Council Grove Lake holds catfish, crappie and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Council Grove Lake?
About 56 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Council Grove Lake?
3,240 acres, with about 15.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Council Grove Lake?
Council Grove is about 1.5 miles southeast; Herington is about 21 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Council Grove Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Council Grove Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
