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Kanopolis Lake is a reservoir located in Kansas. The water surface spans about 3,406 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Green Sunfish, and White Crappie. The deepest point reaches about 35 feet, and the surface sits near 1,463 feet above sea level. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Wilson Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Kanopolis Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:37 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 3.5 mi away. Provisional data. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 64° | 64° | 67° | 73° | 77° | 81° | 85° | 87° | 88° | 89° | 88° | 86° | 83° | 78° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 66° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 67°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 16 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 81°F | 17 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 18 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 18 mph SSW (203°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 89°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 88°F | 18 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 78°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 76°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 74°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 73°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 70°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 67°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 66°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 89° | 65° | 88° | 65° | 88° | 70° | 90° | 66° | 83° | 63° | 80° | 58° | 76° | 52° |
| Wind | SSW 10 to 20 mph | S 14 to 17 mph | S 14 to 22 mph | S 14 to 20 mph | SSW 15 to 23 mph | S 17 to 22 mph | SSW 16 to 20 mph | SSW 13 to 18 mph | SW 13 mph | SE 13 mph | S 12 to 17 mph | SW 7 to 15 mph | NW 8 to 15 mph | N 9 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 24 mph | 27 mph | 29 mph | 27 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 24 mph | 22 mph | 22 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 5% | 10% | 47% | 53% | 53% | 24% | 11% |
| Forecast |
SMOKY HILL R NR LANGLEY, KS · Oct 8, 10:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 3.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SSW is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 70°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of KS Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Kanopolis Lake in KS is a dynamic freshwater reservoir offering visitors a balanced blend of public recreation and tranquil natural scenery. The waterbody is frequented by fishermen targeting warmwater and coolwater species, as well as canoe and kayak paddlers. Confirm on-water safety requirements and personal flotation device regulations before launch.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Green Sunfish, White Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Kanopolis Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 6:37 AM CDT