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
Lake Webster
Rooks County, Kansas · about 3,520 acres (5.5 sq mi)
57°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Webster
Lake Webster spreads over about 3,520 acres in Rooks County, Kansas.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end with roughly 15.4 miles of shoreline. At about 1,880 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Stockton lies about 8.7 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 3,520 acres (5.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,880 ft
- County
- Rooks 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in Kansas, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 57°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.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- 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
- 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 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Webster
- Stocktonabout 8.7 mi east
- Plainvilleabout 12 mi southeast
- Hill Cityabout 18 mi west
- Phillipsburgabout 24 mi north
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Questions about Lake Webster
What fish are in Lake Webster?
Lakes like Lake Webster usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Webster?
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 Webster?
About 3,520 acres, with about 15.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Webster?
Stockton is about 8.7 miles east; Plainville is about 12 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Webster today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Webster on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
