How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Lawrence, United States ? Today is a good 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.
Fishing around Lawrence, Kansas centers on the fertile waters of Clinton Lake, the Kansas River, and nearby community lakes, offering year-round angling for bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, and more. From shore casting in town to boat fishing on big water, Lawrence provides diverse freshwater fishing opportunities for both beginners and experienced anglers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:365,126 kmProximity:95.3 %
Moon Phases for Lawrence
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minor Time:12:56 am - 02:56 am
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major Time:08:38 am - 10:38 am
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minor Time:04:20 pm - 06:20 pm
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major Time:09:01 pm - 11:01 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas anglers focus heavily on Clinton Lake, the Kansas River, and local community lakes like Lone Star Lake and Lake View. These systems provide a mix of clear reservoir fishing and classic Midwestern river fishing. Largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, and catfish headline the action, with white bass and hybrids offering fast-paced schooling bites at key times of year.
Seasonal patterns drive success around Lawrence. In early spring, target warming coves and creek arms on Clinton and Lone Star for prespawn largemouth and crappie. Work channel swings and rocky banks with slowly retrieved suspending jerkbaits, finesse jigs, and small swimbaits. Crappie stage on brush piles, standing timber, and riprap in 8–15 feet; vertical jig small tube jigs or minnows directly over cover. As water moves into the 60s, white bass and wipers push shad shallow—watch for surface activity across main-lake points and windblown banks.
Summer fishing shifts to deeper structure. On Clinton Lake, walleye and white bass hold along main-lake points, humps, and submerged roadbeds. Troll crankbaits or crawler harnesses just off bottom, focusing on depth contours where baitfish show up on electronics. Largemouth bass slide to offshore brush, channel edges, and the edges of standing timber; Texas-rigged plastics, Carolina rigs, and football jigs score well. Night fishing can be excellent on both Clinton and the Kansas River for channel and flathead catfish—use cut shad, live sunfish, or prepared baits around holes, logjams, and current seams.
Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing in the Lawrence area. Cooling water pushes shad into the backs of coves and into riverside eddies. Bass and white bass corral bait against rocky banks and points—cast lipless crankbaits, squarebills, and small topwaters, covering water quickly. Crappie re-form into dense schools on mid-depth brush and bridge pilings; electronics make it easier to stay on fish, but a simple slip float and jig setup catches plenty when worked at the right depth. On the Kansas River, focus on deeper bends and current breaks for blue, channel, and flathead catfish, using heavier gear to handle current and big fish.
Winter anglers around Lawrence find steady action by slowing presentations and concentrating on vertical approaches. On ice-free days at Clinton and Lone Star, target steep rock banks and channel edges with blade baits and jigging spoons for walleye, drum, and bass. Crappie stack up in the deepest brush piles and along drop-offs; a small jig tipped with a plastic body, held nearly still, is often best. River levels and clarity can vary on the Kansas River, but when conditions allow, deep holes and inside bends hold catfish that respond to fresh cut bait fished tight to bottom.
Across the Lawrence area, habitat variety is the key advantage: clear reservoir shorelines, riprap, flooded timber, old roadbeds, and flowing river all exist within a short drive. Shore anglers do well on public access points, piers, and parks, while boaters can unlock offshore humps and mid-channel structure. Adjust lure size and color to water clarity—more natural hues in clear Clinton water, and bolder colors or scented baits in the more stained Kansas River—and you can consistently connect with the diverse gamefish that make Lawrence, Kansas a reliable freshwater fishing destination.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lawrence 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 2 main harbours in this area.
Clinton Marina - 11.02938361588km, Lake Perry Yacht and Marina by the Dam - 22.96029908405km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lawrence. 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.
Kansas River - 0.81337663491km , Potter Lake - 1.71829292853km , Burroughs Creek - 3.41858786579km , Baldwin Creek - 5.38927010944km , Mud Creek - 6.32751655373km , Yankee Tank Creek - 6.6778049278km , Lake View Lake - 7.30397168558km , Washington Creek - 7.70888936973km , Kent Creek - 9.84603712007km , Clinton Dam - 9.94414734629km , Little Wakarusa Creek - 9.97382998366km , Stone Horse Creek - 10.74140377431km , Clinton Marina - 11.02938361588km , Oakley Creek - 13.28691014937km , Wakarusa River - 13.37776498447km , Dam - 13.4636347853km , Man-Made Lake - 13.66705532138km , Plum Creek - 13.84711914798km , Chicken Creek - 14.60597124475km , East Stone House Creek - 15.58432617209km , West Stone House Creek - 15.58432617209km , Coleman Creek - 16.27400726978km , Captain Creek - 16.92346125787km , Delaware River - 17.10056469651km , Ninemile Creek - 18.25226270327km , Stranger Creek - 18.67347168895km , Little Wild Horse Creek - 18.73452956839km , Lone Star Lake Dam - 19.29170507283km , Sunflower Park Lake - 19.3543698479km , Douglas County State Lake Dam - 19.74028457142km , Roberts Lake Dam - 19.94512406033km , Little Buck Creek - 20.66493173579km , Wymore Creek - 21.21121128332km , Sunflower Pond B Dam - 21.62656595433km , Spoon Creek - 22.48944361112km , Perry Dam - 22.80036517487km , Tonganoxie Creek - 22.89358439615km , Lake Perry Yacht and Marina by the Dam - 22.96029908405km , Kill Creek Pond North - 23.52088495901km , Johnson County Kill Creek Park North - 23.67961174527km
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