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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pool 1A
Barton County, Kansas · about 2,720 acres (4.2 sq mi)
56°F water, calm this morning.
About Pool 1A
Pool 1A spreads over about 2,720 acres in Barton County, Kansas.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.1 miles. At about 1,800 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Hoisington, is about 6.7 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,720 acres (4.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,800 ft
- County
- Barton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 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 Pool 1A 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. At 56°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.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:14 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pool 1A
- Hoisingtonabout 6.7 mi northwest
- Ellinwoodabout 7.2 mi southeast
- Great Bendabout 7.8 mi southwest
- Lyonsabout 25 mi east
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Questions about Pool 1A
What fish are in Pool 1A?
Lakes like Pool 1A usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pool 1A?
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 Pool 1A?
About 2,720 acres, with about 8.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pool 1A?
Hoisington is about 6.7 miles northwest; Ellinwood is about 7.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Pool 1A today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pool 1A on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
