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El Dorado, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in El Dorado, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

El Dorado, Kansas offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing, centered around El Dorado Lake and a network of nearby reservoirs, rivers, and farm ponds. Anglers target everything from trophy walleye and hybrid striped bass to slab crappie, channel catfish, and feisty white bass in these productive Flint Hills waters. With varied structure, abundant forage, and year‑round opportunities, El Dorado is a prime destination for both boat and bank fishing in south‑central Kansas. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:35 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    27%
  • Waxing Crescent - 27% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~11 days on 27th August
  • Distance to earth:
    394,322 km
    Proximity:
    26.7 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for El Dorado
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:52 am - 05:52 am
  • minor Time:
    11:06 am - 01:06 pm
  • major Time:
    04:24 pm - 06:24 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:42 pm - 11:42 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 27% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -50 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Mon, 17 Aug 03:01 • 37.817, -96.862
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview El Dorado

El Dorado, Kansas fishing revolves around El Dorado Lake, a sprawling reservoir just northeast of town that’s become one of the state’s most consistent multi‑species fisheries. The main lake, river arms, and surrounding ponds give anglers a mix of shallow coves, rocky points, flooded timber, and open main‑lake structure that hold fish all year.

Seasonal patterns are key on El Dorado Lake. In early spring, walleye, saugeye, and white bass push shallow along windblown rock, riprap, and main‑lake points. Work 1/8–1/4 oz jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics slowly along the bottom, especially at first light and after dark. Crappie stage on channel edges and brush in 8–15 feet, then slide into flooded bushes and shallow timber as water temperatures move into the 60s; minnows or small tube jigs under a fixed or slip float are highly effective.

Summer fishing around El Dorado shifts deeper and more offshore. Walleye and hybrid striped bass (wipers) set up on humps, roadbeds, and long points in 15–25 feet. Use bottom bouncers with crawler harnesses, or vertically jig spoons and blade baits when you mark fish on electronics. White bass often school on mid‑lake flats and will give themselves away with surface busts; casting small chrome spoons, spinners, or 2–3 inch swimbaits into the jumps can produce fast action. Channel catfish bite steadily along windblown shorelines, creek channels, and flats; cut shad, stink bait, and nightcrawlers on slip rigs are staple baits.

Fall is one of the best times to fish El Dorado. Cooling water pulls baitfish shallow, and most species feed aggressively. Work reaction baits—crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and lipless cranks—for largemouth and smallmouth bass around rocky banks, submerged brush, and remaining weed edges. Walleye and white bass roam main‑lake points and shorelines; trolling medium‑diving crankbaits parallel to banks or fan‑casting jigs and swimbaits covers water efficiently. Crappie stack on brush piles, bridge pilings, and standing timber; slowly present jigs vertically and hold them still in the strike zone.

Winter anglers around El Dorado do best by slowing down and targeting stable deep structure. Look for crappie and white bass hovering over brush, channel swings, and drop‑offs; use small jigs, spoons, or live minnows presented with minimal movement. Walleye often hug the bottom on deeper points and old roadbeds—light jigs and subtle presentations are important when the water’s clear and cold. Catfish remain catchable around channel bends and deeper holes using cut bait on bottom rigs.

Habitat and tactical tips:

  • Focus on windblown shorelines and points on El Dorado Lake; wind pushes plankton and baitfish and consistently improves the bite.
  • Use electronics to locate submerged roadbeds, foundations, and brush piles; these man‑made structures hold walleye, crappie, and bass throughout the year.
  • Bank anglers should target accessible riprap, fishing piers, and creek inlets with simple slip‑bobber rigs, bottom rigs for catfish, and small jigs for panfish.
  • Downsize line and lures when the water is clear, and step up to heavier gear and more visible baits when the lake muddies after strong rains.
  • Early and late in the day generally offer the best multi‑species action; mid‑day success often comes from fishing deeper and tighter to structure.

Whether you launch a boat on El Dorado Lake or walk the bank of a nearby farm pond, the El Dorado area offers consistent opportunities for walleye, hybrid stripers, white bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish with simple, proven tactics.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater El Dorado area

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Shady Creek Marina - 7.80689400531km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby El Dorado. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

West Branch Walnut River - 1.98137223146km , Constant Creek - 2.28254531128km , Bemis Creek - 4.06706189868km , Bird Creek - 4.18224675776km , El Dorado Lake Dam - 4.79351467547km , Satchel Creek - 6.43002496245km , Sutton Creek - 7.07590429242km , Shady Creek Marina - 7.80689400531km , Durechen Creek - 11.67700403549km , Shady Creek - 11.76628971633km , Harrison Creek - 13.31583947327km , West Branch Whitewater River - 14.1186866755km , Badger Creek - 15.57141469112km , Gilmore Branch - 15.78092794329km , North Branch Little Walnut River - 15.79734885642km , South Branch Little Walnut River - 15.79734885642km , Nicholas Creek - 19.23537192894km , Lower Branch - 19.38733659851km , Upper Branch - 19.38733659851km , Diamond Creek - 20.03395904821km , De Haas Creek - 20.30407120565km , Santa Fe Lake Dam - 20.53568994552km , Whitewater Creek - 20.62843516025km , Middle Branch Little Walnut River - 20.76400167572km , Whitewater River - 21.1345843954km , Swenson Creek - 22.69512763757km , East Branch Whitewater River - 23.09822111653km , Henry Creek - 23.69434499944km , School Branch - 24.29122146471km , Eagle Creek - 24.619324349km , May Branch Whitewater River - 26.28121421787km , Stony Branch - 26.40346171105km , Republican Creek - 27.39567822629km , North Branch Hickory Creek - 30.04898093586km , South Branch Hickory Creek - 30.04898093586km , Sand Creek - 30.47833253314km , West Branch Whitewater Creek - 30.90084457747km , East Branch Whitewater Creek - 30.90084457747km , Upper Wiedemann Dam - 31.46210301495km , Lower Wiedemann Dam - 32.21339249661km

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