Geary County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,578 cfs typical
Smoky Hill River
Smoky Hill River is a stream in Geary 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
87°
73°
19 mph
57%
Sat
Clear
87°
65°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
95°
66°
12 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
- Republican River0.0 mi
- Camp Moon Lake1.0 mi
- Franks Creek2.0 mi
- Onemile Creek2.3 mi
- Cameron Springs Lake3.0 mi
- Whiskey Lake2.9 mi
- Breakneck Lake3.3 mi
- Idle Hour Lake3.8 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.
Smoky Hill River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smoky Hill River?+
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 Smoky Hill River?+
Smoky Hill River is a stream in Geary County, Kansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.