
Council Grove Lake
This 1,309 hectare lake was built in 1964 for flood control and water supply. Today, Council Grove Lake is also a popular recreational spot. There are eight parks surrounding the lake that are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. All eight of these parks have camping facilities and offer fishing. Three of the parks (Canning Creek Cove, Richey Cove and Neosho Park) have hiking trails, while Richey Cove also boasts a swimming beach. It is the only park on the lake 64 kilometre shoreline that has a beach.
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Council Grove Lake
This 1,309 hectare lake was built in 1964 for flood control and water supply. Today, Council Grove Lake is also a popular recreational spot. There are eight parks surrounding the lake that are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. All eight of these parks have camping facilities and offer fishing. Three of the parks (Canning Creek Cove, Richey Cove and Neosho Park) have hiking trails, while Richey Cove also boasts a swimming beach. It is the only park on the lake 64 kilometre shoreline that has a beach.
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Water Temperature
Latest Water Temperature Data: Current water temperature for Council Grove Lake is 82° Fahrenheit - providing real-time thermal conditions for fishing, swimming, and water recreation planning.
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Forecast: Monday, Jul 14
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Weather Forecast & Fishing Conditions at Council Grove Lake
Today's weather at Council Grove Lake features partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 66°F to 90°F. Wind conditions will average 5 mph with gusts reaching up to 13 mph, creating excellent fishing conditions with calm waters. The UV index will reach 10 (Very High), and there's a 0% chance of precipitation. The current water temperature is 82°F (updated Jul 11), indicating that warm-water species like bass and panfish will be highly active. These conditions will significantly impact fish behavior and angling success throughout the day.
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Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
Best Bite Times
Major Times (Peak)
8:56 AM - 11:26 AM
8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Times (Good)
5:00 AM - 5:00 AM
2:37 PM - 4:07 PM
Fishing Intelligence
Today's fishing action at Council Grove Lake is rated 3/5 (Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). For the best results, target the major bite times around 8:56 AM and 8:26 PM.
Water Temp Impact: With the water at 82°F, expect good activity from warm-water species like bass and panfish.
Common Fish Species
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Water Temperature History
Trends for Council Grove Lake
Current Temp
Measured on Jul 9
Latest recorded surface temperature.
Lowest in Period
33°F
On Jan 19
Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.
Average in Period
58°F
Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.
Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months
Surface temperature over the selected period.
Key Observations (Last 12 Months)
- Warmest avg: July (84°F).
- Coolest avg: January (35°F).
- Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+13°F).
- Sharpest cooling trend: November → December (-15°F).
Weather Forecast
Wind speed and pressure trends
Hourly Wind Forecast
Wind Direction
101°
Pressure
1015 mb
Cloud Cover
1%
Visibility
14 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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