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Big Hill Lake

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Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level

Big Hill Lake, located near Cherryvale, KS, offers anglers a dynamic fishing environment influenced by various water and weather conditions. This page provides essential data to help plan your fishing trips, including the lake's current water level and elevation. Anglers can also track the release and outflow rates, which affect fish activity and accessibility across different areas of the reservoir. Additionally, up-to-date weather conditions are available to help you prepare for a successful and safe outing. All information is sourced from official monitoring data, ensuring accuracy and reliability. By using this page, you can make informed decisions and optimize your fishing experience at Big Hill Lake.

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Fishing spots map

Fish type

Bass

Current outflow

0.0

CFS

Live reading from the past 24 hours.

Water level

100.00

Low

Latest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).

Below conservation pool (858.0 FT)

Location

Seasonal fish position

Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.

Bass · Low discharge

Summer Low-Light Feed

Fish rise to feed during dawn/dusk before dropping deeper later.

High confidence8-16 ft

Shallow

Mid-depth

Deep

8-16 ft

Season

Jun

JanDec

Conditions right now

Weather at the ramp

Air temp

N/A°F

Wind

N/Amph

Pressure

N/AhPa

Barometric pressure.

Cloud cover

N/A

Good for reading surface activity.

Sunrise / sunset

No data

Water release alerts

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Custom flow limit (CFS)

AI fishing analysis

BETA

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Outflow: 0.0 CFS

Level: 100.00 ft

Temp: N/A

🎣Species: Bass

Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.

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Technical analysis

Water level history

Measured in ft

Level Status

100ft

Low

Operational Parameters

Below conservation pool (858.0 ft)

Key Engineering Levels

Top of Dam884.00 ft

Top of Flood867.50 ft

Top of Conservation858.00 ft

Top of Inactive814.00 ft

Level Scale

Top of Conservation

858.0

Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window

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Big Hill Lake — frequently asked questions

Is Big Hill Lake releasing water right now?

As of the most recent reading, Big Hill Lake is showing little to no water release (about 0 cfs). Releases can change quickly with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operations and rainfall — check the live outflow chart above before you head out.

What is the current water level at Big Hill Lake?

The latest water level at Big Hill Lake is about 100 ft. That's about 758 ft below the normal conservation pool of 858 ft. See the live level chart above for the latest trend.