The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Keith Sebelius Lake
Norton County, Kansas · about 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SE).
About Keith Sebelius Lake
In Norton County, Kansas, Keith Sebelius Lake covers about 1,410 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.9 miles with roughly 15.5 miles of shoreline. At about 2,290 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Norton is about 3 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.5 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,290 ft
- County
- Norton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 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
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 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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
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 7:22 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Keith Sebelius Lake
- Nortonabout 3 mi northeast
- Beaver Cityabout 23 mi north
- Oberlinabout 27 mi west
- Hill Cityabout 30 mi south
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Questions about Keith Sebelius Lake
What fish are in Keith Sebelius Lake?
Lakes like Keith Sebelius 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 Keith Sebelius 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 Keith Sebelius Lake?
About 1,410 acres, with about 15.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Keith Sebelius Lake?
Norton is about 3 miles northeast; Beaver City is about 23 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Keith Sebelius Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Keith Sebelius Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
