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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lovewell Reservoir
Jewell County, Kansas · 2,990 acres (4.7 sq mi)
56°F water, calm this morning.
About Lovewell Reservoir
Lovewell Reservoir is a reservoir in Jewell County, Kansas, covering 2,990 acres. Lovewell Dam holds it back on the White Rock Creek. Lovewell Reservoir impounds White Rock Creek, a Republican River tributary, in Jewell County.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles with roughly 13.4 miles of shoreline. At about 1,580 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 35 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Superior, is about 7.8 miles north. Grand Island, the nearest city, is about 71 miles north.
- Size
- 2,990 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 35 ft
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,580 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lovewell Dam, White Rock Creek
- County
- Jewell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 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 Lovewell Reservoir
Anglers come to Lovewell Reservoir for catfish, crappie and walleye. With the surface at 56°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.
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
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 7:15 am · sunset 5:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lovewell Reservoir
- Superiorabout 7.8 mi north
- Mankatoabout 9.4 mi southwest
- Nelsonabout 20 mi north
- Bellevilleabout 21 mi east
- Grand Islandnearest city, about 71 mi north
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Questions about Lovewell Reservoir
What fish are in Lovewell Reservoir?
Lovewell Reservoir holds catfish, crappie and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lovewell Reservoir?
About 35 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lovewell Reservoir?
2,990 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lovewell Reservoir?
Superior is about 7.8 miles north; Mankato is about 9.4 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lovewell Reservoir today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lovewell Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
