Fishing conditions for Lake Afton (KS)

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06:54

17:33

Biting score

64%

The best time for fishing is all day long

19° FEELS LIKE16°

4 m/s GUSTS6 m/s

102 kPa RISING PRESSURE

74%

0low

97%

24km

21:34AM

new moon

Lake Afton (KS) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

Current fishing activity in Lake Afton (KS), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 PM peak) and Tuesday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Afton (KS).
Air conditions

The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 06:54 AM, sunset: 05:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
Moon Phases

The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:34 PM and moonset at 12:56 PM.

About this spot

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Experience

The fishing spot provides a variety of amenities including parking, piers, docks, picnic areas, and wheelchair accessibility making it family-friendly and suitable for group outings. Species like white bass, channel catfish, and crappie offer diverse fishing opportunities, though bass fishing is reportedly less successful. While catfish and crappie fishing are productive and may lead to notable catches, boat traffic can interfere with bank fishing.
Tips

Opt for fishing trips during warmer summer months for better conditions and fish activity. Target species such as catfish and crappie for better results, as bass fishing is not as promising. Pay attention to the presence of boat traffic which may disrupt bank fishing.
Fishing seasons

The fishing spot experiences a range of temperatures suitable for fishing, with daytime temperatures ranging from 275 to 303 K, and nighttime temperatures cooler at 271 to 300 K. Winds typically range from 4-9 m/s annually, but summer months have calmer winds of 4-6 m/s, creating comfortable conditions for fishing. However, higher precipitation in early spring (March and April) and fall might impact fishing activities or access to the spot.

Lake Afton (KS) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

Current fishing activity in Lake Afton (KS), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 PM peak) and Tuesday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Afton (KS).
Air conditions

The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 06:54 AM, sunset: 05:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
Moon Phases

The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:34 PM and moonset at 12:56 PM.

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Lake Afton is a 274-acre reservoir in Sedgwick County near Wichita, Kansas, providing accessible community fishing for channel catfish, largemouth bass, and walleye for the greater Wichita metropolitan area. Spot Features: Lake Afton is a 274-acre reservoir in Sedgwick County near Wichita, Kansas, managed by the county for accessible community fishing. Channel catfish with cut bait and stinkbait on the bottom, largemouth bass with soft plastics and crankbaits along the vegetated coves, walleye with jig-and-minnow rigs and trolled crankbaits. Seasonality: Channel catfish are the primary sport fish at Lake Afton in Kansas, feeding most actively through the warmer months from spring into fall. Largemouth bass peak in spring during spawning and in fall. Walleye fishing peaks in spring during the spawning run and in fall. The mild Kansas spring-through-fall season supports productive fishing from March through October.