The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fall River Lake
Greenwood County, Kansas · about 2,180 acres (3.4 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Fall River Lake
Fall River Lake spreads over about 2,180 acres in Greenwood County, Kansas.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 15.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 950 ft above sea level. Eureka lies about 13 miles to the northwest. Wichita, the nearest city, is about 67 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,180 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 950 ft
- County
- Greenwood 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Expect the usual Kansas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 60°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
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 7:02 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fall River Lake
- Eurekaabout 13 mi northwest
- Howardabout 15 mi southwest
- Fredoniaabout 15 mi southeast
- Yates Centerabout 23 mi northeast
- Wichitanearest city, about 67 mi west
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Questions about Fall River Lake
What fish are in Fall River Lake?
Lakes like Fall River Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fall River 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 Fall River Lake?
About 2,180 acres, with about 15.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fall River Lake?
Eureka is about 13 miles northwest; Howard is about 15 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Fall River Lake today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fall River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
