Russell County · reservoir · 43 acres
Fossil Lake
Fossil Lake is a reservoir in Russell 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
Drizzle
91°
71°
20 mph
12%
Sat
Clear
90°
65°
16 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
102°
67°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Fossil Creek5.5 mi
- Landon Creek5.9 mi
- Big Creek6.1 mi
- Salt Creek7.0 mi
- Sellens Creek6.4 mi
- Paradise Creek9.1 mi
- Walker Creek7.8 mi
- Goose Creek9.3 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.
Fossil Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fossil 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 Fossil Lake?+
Fossil Lake is a reservoir in Russell County, Kansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.