The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
John Redmond Lake
Coffey County, Kansas · 9,400 acres (14.7 sq mi)
57°F water, calm this morning.
About John Redmond Lake
In Coffey County, Kansas, John Redmond Lake covers 9,400 acres; it is a reservoir. John Redmond Dam holds it back on the Neosho River. John Redmond Reservoir is a large but shallow flood-control lake on the Neosho River in Coffey County.
It stretches about 5.1 miles end to end with roughly 22 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,040 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 12 ft. Burlington is about 2.9 miles southeast. Topeka, the nearest city, is about 53 miles north.
- Size
- 9,400 acres (14.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 12 ft
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,040 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- John Redmond Dam, Neosho River
- County
- Coffey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 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 John Redmond Lake
Anglers come to John Redmond Lake for catfish, crappie, walleye and white bass. With the surface at 57°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.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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 John Redmond Lake
- Burlingtonabout 2.9 mi southeast
- Emporiaabout 20 mi northwest
- Lyndonabout 23 mi north
- Yates Centerabout 23 mi south
- Topekanearest city, about 53 mi north
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Questions about John Redmond Lake
What fish are in John Redmond Lake?
John Redmond Lake holds catfish, crappie, walleye and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is John Redmond Lake?
About 12 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is John Redmond Lake?
9,400 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near John Redmond Lake?
Burlington is about 2.9 miles southeast; Emporia is about 20 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at John Redmond Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
John Redmond Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
