Atchison County · reservoir · 3 acres
Big Eight Lake
Big Eight Lake is a reservoir in Atchison County, Kansas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kansas's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
85°
70°
18 mph
66%
Sat
Partly cloudy
82°
64°
19 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
87°
62°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Branch Creek2.2 mi
- Walnut Creek3.7 mi
- Owl Creek3.9 mi
- Little Walnut Creek3.5 mi
- Buckhorn Creek4.4 mi
- Buttermilk Creek4.8 mi
- Happy Hollow Lake5.7 mi
- Sugar Creek6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KS regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Eight Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Eight Lake?+
Yes — Kansas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Eight Lake?+
Big Eight Lake is a reservoir in Atchison County, Kansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.