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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kirwin Reservoir
Phillips County, Kansas · 5,080 acres (7.9 sq mi)
53°F water, calm this morning.
About Kirwin Reservoir
Kirwin Reservoir spreads over 5,080 acres in Phillips County, Kansas. It was made by Kirwin Dam on the North Fork Solomon River. Kirwin Reservoir on the North Fork Solomon River was the first Bureau of Reclamation project completed in the Missouri River basin.
It stretches about 5.7 miles end to end with roughly 29 miles of shoreline. At about 1,720 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 49 ft at its deepest. Phillipsburg is about 8 miles northwest.
- Size
- 5,080 acres (7.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 49 ft
- Shoreline
- About 29 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,720 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Kirwin Dam, North Fork Solomon River
- County
- Phillips County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Kirwin Reservoir
Kirwin Reservoir holds crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye. At 53°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
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
4 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 7:19 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Kirwin Reservoir
- Phillipsburgabout 8 mi northwest
- Stocktonabout 14 mi south
- Smith Centerabout 20 mi northeast
- Osborneabout 27 mi southeast
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Questions about Kirwin Reservoir
What fish are in Kirwin Reservoir?
Kirwin Reservoir holds crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Kirwin Reservoir?
About 49 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Kirwin Reservoir?
5,080 acres, with about 29 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kirwin Reservoir?
Phillipsburg is about 8 miles northwest; Stockton is about 14 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Kirwin Reservoir today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Kirwin Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
