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Fishing Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1: what the data says
31-acre lake near Westmoreland. Public northeast Kansas state fishing lake with KBS surveyed bathymetric contours. The lake tops out around 16 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The chart traces 0.9 miles of shoreline here. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 85% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water.
Largemouth Bass fishing at Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1
In spring, largemouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 16 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 16 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for fall largemouth bass. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (12 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 5 to 16 ft | midday | Break off the point (12 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
Channel Catfish fishing at Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1
In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 16 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 16 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for winter channel catfish. Time it for after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | open water | |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (16 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft | dusk | Deep basin (16 ft) | |
| Winter | 5 to 16 ft | midday | Deep basin (16 ft) |
Crappie fishing at Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1
Spring puts crappie in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 5 to 16 ft, wintering in 5 to 16 ft. Winter crappie concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 16 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (12 ft) | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft | dawn | Break off the point (12 ft) | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 5 to 16 ft | midday | Deep basin (16 ft) | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
Bluegill fishing at Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1
The spring pattern is a shallow one: bluegill in 1 to 6 ft. As the season builds they drop to 4 to 15 ft, wintering in 5 to 16 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 16-ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | open water | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft | midday | Break off the point (12 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 5 to 16 ft | midday | Deep basin (16 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 16 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1 fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Kansas waters are set by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks — and special regulations can apply to Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Common questions
How deep is Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1?
Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1 is about 16 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1?
Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish on Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1.
Where is the best fishing spot on Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1?
For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
What are the fishing regulations for Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1?
Fishing on Pottawatomie County State Fishing Lake No. 1 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Check the official Kansas regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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