
Kanopolis Lake
Located in the Smokey Hills region, Kanopolis Lake sits at an elevation of 446 metres. The 1,378 hectare lake was formed by Kanopolis Dam, which impounds the Smoky Hill River. The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who also run three lakeside parks. Venango Park is the largest and features a beach, a boat ramp and camping facilities. The Kanopolis State Park sits at the northeast corner of the lake. It is part of the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway, offering fantastic hiking, horseback riding, cycling and wildlife viewing.
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Kanopolis Lake
Located in the Smokey Hills region, Kanopolis Lake sits at an elevation of 446 metres. The 1,378 hectare lake was formed by Kanopolis Dam, which impounds the Smoky Hill River. The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who also run three lakeside parks. Venango Park is the largest and features a beach, a boat ramp and camping facilities. The Kanopolis State Park sits at the northeast corner of the lake. It is part of the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway, offering fantastic hiking, horseback riding, cycling and wildlife viewing.
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Water Temperature
Current water temperature for Kanopolis Lake is 64°F.
Current Snapshot
Forecast: Sunday, May 4
Clear
Hourly Insights
Temperature
Precipitation
Wind
Sun, Moon & UV
Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
12:44 AM - 3:14 AM
11:14 AM - 1:44 PM
5:27 PM - 6:57 PM
7:21 AM - 8:51 AM
Outlook for Sunday at Kanopolis Lake
Expect temperatures ranging from 45°F to 72°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 7 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The maximum UV index will be 9 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 12:44 AM and 11:14 AM, or try the minor windows near 5:27 PM and 7:21 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Kanopolis Lake .
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Water Temperature History
Trends for Kanopolis Lake
Current Temp
Latest recorded surface temperature.
Lowest in Period
33°F
On Jan 20
Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.
Average in Period
55°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 (82°F).
- Coolest avg: February (33°F).
- Rapid warming often occurs: February → March (+14°F).
- Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-13°F).
Weather Forecast
Wind speed and pressure trends
Hourly Wind Forecast
Wind Direction
110°
Pressure
1016 mb
Cloud Cover
0%
Visibility
19 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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