Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) (KS) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Hays. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) snapshot
Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) sits near Hays, KS and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NWDM district. Coordinates: 39.4800°, -98.3161°.
- Latest release
- 78 CFS
- Recorded 2026-08-03 12:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 1454.19 ft
- Recorded 2026-08-03 18:00 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.