Pomona Lake
lake in Kansas
Pomona's various creek arms, rip-rap and shallow flats make it a dependable spot for bass and white bass fly angling, especially in spring and early summer.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Pomona Lake
- 01Mild fall temperatures around 51°F with clear skies and light winds.
- 02Focus on imitating baitfish, crayfish, and larger aquatic invertebrates due to cooling water temperatures.
- 03Predatory species like Walleye, Saugeye, Wipers, Catfish, and Crappie are actively feeding.
- 04Top fly recommendations: Olive Woolly Bugger (sizes 6-8), Mysis Shrimp (Nymph) (sizes 14-16), Clouser Minnow (sizes 4-6), Perch Pattern (sizes 2-4), and Crappie Jig Fly (sizes 10-12).
- 05Concentrate efforts along deeper drop-offs, submerged structure, and the edges of remaining weed beds in Pomona Lake.
- 06Use slow, deliberate retrieves with subsurface patterns, allowing flies to sink into the strike zone and experimenting with retrieval speeds and pauses to mimic injured prey.
Past reports week by week
8 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Dragonfly Nymph (Olive)
Dragonfly nymphs are a large, protein-rich food source for cruising predatory fish in lakes. Stripping these slowly along the bottom near weed edges can be highly effective in fall.
Olive Woolly Bugger
This versatile streamer is a year-round workhorse in stillwaters and is particularly effective in fall for imitating leeches and baitfish. Its pulsating movement in the water is irresistible to hungry predatory fish.
Mysis Shrimp (Nymph)
As a large reservoir, Pomona Lake likely harbors Mysis shrimp, a consistent and vital food source for many species. Fishing this pattern dead-drifted near the bottom can be incredibly effective for subsurface feeders in fall.
Clouser Minnow
A universal baitfish imitation, effective year-round for predatory species in lakes. Its weighted eyes help it get down to cruising fish actively feeding on forage in the cooling fall waters.
Perch Pattern
Yellow Perch are a common forage fish in many reservoirs, and a well-tied perch imitation can be deadly for Walleye, Saugeye, and Wipers looking for a substantial meal as they bulk up for winter. Fall is a prime time for this.
Crappie Jig Fly
Specifically designed for crappie, this jig fly mimics small baitfish or invertebrates that crappie will be keying on, especially around structure as they stage for cooler fall temperatures.
Buy at AmazonScud
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in lake environments, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation. They are a year-round staple and remain effective in the fall.
Comet
This streamer pattern is effective for Walleye in fall and winter, mimicking general attractor patterns or disoriented baitfish that predatory fish will key in on.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Ferris Park / Dam Access
Dam area and downstream structures concentrate fish; good bank access.
Lazy S Bay / Stormont Arm
Sheltered bay with good shoreline cover and productive bass fishing.
Pomona State Park Boat Ramp
Main launch for accessing creek arms and flats where bass stage.
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Pomona Lake.
What flies work best on Pomona Lake?
Our top scored fly patterns for Pomona Lake right now are Crappie Jig Fly (80% confidence), Squirmy Wormy (80% confidence), Clouser Minnow (Bass) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Pomona Lake?
Pomona Lake holds Crappie, Saugeye, Catfish, Wipers, Walleye. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Pomona Lake fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Pomona Lake each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.