Kanopolis Lake

Kanopolis Lake: beaches, ramps and water level

On the map, Kanopolis Lake is centered near 38.6189, -97.9679. Releases go downstream into the Smoky Hill River. It reaches roughly 35 feet at its deepest. Surface elevation is about 1,463 feet.

The closest lakes in this guide are Wilson Lake (Kansas, 39 mi), Marion Reservoir (Kansas, 51 mi) and Cheney Reservoir (Kansas, 60 mi). Kansas has 26 lakes on this site in total.

There is no water temperature sensor here, so only air conditions are shown. Water quality is monitored unevenly on inland lakes, so posted notices are the most reliable guide. Season dates vary by park; the operating agency publishes them each spring.

The shoreline of Kanopolis Lake has 6 public recreation areas in the datasets we read. Recreation areas nearby include Riverside Park, South Shore State Park and Venango Park. Assume no lifeguard is on duty and keep children within reach.

The level comes from gauge 06865000, KANOPOLIS LK NR KANOPOLIS, KS, and carries the time it was taken. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 1,460.74 ft and 1,471.64 ft (low on 2025-10-23, high on 2026-06-25). The last value stored here, 1,464.91 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Check the reading the morning you go if your plan depends on a specific ramp.