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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Parsons
Neosho County, Kansas · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Parsons
In Neosho County, Kansas, Lake Parsons covers about 740 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.6 miles. The water sits about 930 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Parsons, is about 5.7 miles southeast. Joplin, the nearest city, is about 50 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 930 ft
- County
- Neosho County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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
Lakes like Lake Parsons in Kansas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 60°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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 6:59 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Parsons
- Parsonsabout 5.7 mi southeast
- Erieabout 11 mi northeast
- Altamontabout 14 mi south
- Cherryvaleabout 15 mi southwest
- Joplinnearest city, about 50 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Parsons
What fish are in Lake Parsons?
Lakes like Lake Parsons usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Parsons?
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 Lake Parsons?
About 740 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Parsons?
Parsons is about 5.7 miles southeast; Erie is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Parsons today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Parsons on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
