Milford Lake

Milford Lake

Milford, Geary County, KS
25mi²
352.00ft
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Lake Information

Milford State Park is located on the southeast shore of the state's largest lake, 15,709 surface-acre Milford Reservoir, Milford State Park is a favorite getaway for outdoors loving visitors. It is a popular destination for anglers eager for walleye, crappie, large mouth bass, white bass, catfish, and small mouth bass. There are many opportunities to observe or photograph wildlife on the 19,000-acre wildlife area located on the west side and upper end of the reservoir. The Steve Lloyd refuge contains an additional 1100 acres. The diverse habitats support many species of non game birds, mammals, reptiles and aquatic life. Nearby Milford Nature Center and Milford Fish Hatchery (both are located below the dam) offer a variety of interpretive exhibits and displays. The lake hosts a large influx of bald eagles in the winter. Hunters will find a variety of game including quail, pheasant, prairie chicken, duck, goose, rabbit, turkey, deer, and squirrel. Trappers are also active throughout the season in pursuit of raccoon, muskrat, beaver, and other furbearers.

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Current Conditions

86°F°
Feels like 87°F°
Clear
Today's High
81°F°
Today's Low
60°F°

Water Temperature

61°F
Updated: (May 12)
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Current water temperature for Milford Lake is 61°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind15 mph SSE (Gust 23 mph)
Pressure
29.34 inHg
Visibility21 mi
Humidity55%
Cloud Cover5%

Forecast: Thursday, May 15

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
60°F°
10 AM
68°F°
1 PM
76°F°
4 PM
81°F°

Temperature

High
81°F°
Low
60°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

15mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
36mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed20 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise11:14 AM
Sunset1:34 AM
Moon PhasewaningGibbous
Max UV Index8 (Very High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
2/5

Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

7:57 AM - 10:27 AM

7:27 PM - 9:57 PM

Minor Times (Good)

5:00 AM - 5:00 AM

12:22 PM - 1:52 PM

Outlook for Thursday at Milford Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 60°F to 81°F. Skies look partly cloudy with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 15 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 36 mph. The maximum UV index will be 8 (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 7:57 AM and 7:27 PM, or try the minor windows near 5:00 AM and 12:22 PM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Milford Lake.

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May 15th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
352 ft
Area
25 mi²
Coordinates
39.069, -96.918

Weather Forecast

Thursday

81°F
60°F

Friday

80°F
58°F

Saturday

80°F
54°F

Sunday

80°F
59°F

Monday

88°F
67°F

Tuesday

77°F
61°F

Wednesday

70°F
54°F

Thursday

69°F
51°F

Friday

75°F
51°F
Thursday - 5/15/2025
81°F
60°F
12am
76°F
61°F
29.33 hPa
10 mph
S
G: 20 mph
2am
76°F
61°F
29.34 hPa
14 mph
SW
G: 33 mph
4am
66°F
61°F
29.41 hPa
15 mph
W
G: 31 mph
6am
61°F
61°F
29.47 hPa
16 mph
W
G: 34 mph
8am
63°F
61°F
29.53 hPa
17 mph
W
G: 33 mph
10am
68°F
61°F
29.59 hPa
20 mph
W
G: 33 mph
12pm
74°F
61°F
29.62 hPa
19 mph
W
G: 29 mph
2pm
79°F
61°F
29.61 hPa
17 mph
W
G: 30 mph
4pm
81°F
61°F
29.59 hPa
17 mph
W
G: 29 mph
6pm
80°F
61°F
29.59 hPa
15 mph
WSW
G: 26 mph
8pm
75°F
61°F
29.60 hPa
9 mph
WSW
G: 14 mph
10pm
68°F
61°F
29.62 hPa
9 mph
SSW
G: 19 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Milford Lake

Current Temp

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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 (79°F).
  • Coolest avg: December (38°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: May → June (+12°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: October → November (-12°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm09182736

Wind Direction

186°

Pressure

993 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

21 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFri0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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