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Milford Lake

Kansas
59.11 km²
39.1536, -96.9443
11 species
NHD 52652737
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About Milford Lake

Milford Lake is a natural lake or pond in Kansas, United States. It covers approximately 59.11 km² (14607 acres). The lake centroid is located at 39.1536° N, 96.9443° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Milford Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 35m
Dawn12:02
Sunrise12:29
Sunset00:04
Dusk00:31

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  • Dawn11:32 – 13:29Excellent
  • Morning13:29 – 18:17Good
  • Midday18:17 – 21:04Calm
  • Afternoon21:04 – 23:04Good
  • Dusk23:04 – 01:01Excellent
  • Night01:01 – 11:32Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 09:17

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Milford Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Milford Lake include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Kansas waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Milford Lake?

Milford Lake covers approximately 59.11 square kilometres (14607 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Milford Lake located?

Milford Lake is located in Kansas, United States, with its centroid at 39.1536°, -96.9443°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF