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Coffey County Lake

In June of 1998, Coffey County assumed responsibility for managing public use of the Wolf Creek Generating Station's cooling lake, changing the name to Coffey County Lake. At that time the Sheriff's Office assumed responsibility of the day to day operations of the lake.

The lake is open for public use everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

During Central Standard Time, hours will be from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. After checking in, boats may begin launching on the Lake no earlier that 1/2 hour after sunrise. The Lake may stay open later if boats are on the water or there are bank fishermen. Everyone must begin leaving the Lake 1 hour before sunset. Everyone must be checked out and gone by sunset.

During Daylight Saving Time, check in starts at sunrise and boats may begin launching on the Lake 1/2 hour after sunrise. Everyone must begin leaving the Lake 1 hour before sunset. Everyone must be checked out and gone by sunset.

At no time of year will boats be checked in for access to the Lake after two hours before sunset. If there is no one fishing (Lake or bank) two hours prior to sunset, the Lake will be closed.

All hours are subject to specific weather conditions which may preclude the lake being open. The lake may also be closed after opening if specific weather conditions arise.

For information on lake status, there are Lake Attendants on duty during open hours and a phone message during off hours. To access this information call (620) 364-2475. If you are planning to visit the lake, call for lake status before coming.

All federal statutes, state statutes and county resolutions are enforced. It is required that all persons while on the lake wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. All violations will result in receiving a Notice to Appear in Coffey County District Court.

Wolf Creek has a Coffey County Lake site at http://www.wcnoc.com/wcfish.htm.

See the Bulletin Board for current Coffey County Lake activities.

Zebra mussels have been found in some of the lakes and waterways in the state of Kansas. A zebra mussel infestation poses a threat to industry, agriculture, and municipal water supplies. Due to the threat of zebra mussels, a zebra mussel watch is in effect at Coffey County Lake.

Things you can do to prevent or at least slow down the spread of zebra mussels are:

1. drain the bilge water, live wells, and bait buckets;
2. remove any attached vegetation or mud;
3. inspect the boat and trailer for attached zebra mussels;
4. scrape off any zebra mussels;
5. dry boat and trailer for five days before entering another waterway, OR
6. wash boat parts and trailer with 140-degree water, a 10 percent chlorine and water solution, or hot saltwater solution. Finish with a clean-water rinse.

Do not wash at boat ramps.

Contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Research and Survey Office, 1830 Merchant, P.O. Box 1525, Emporia, KS 66801, (620) 342-0658, or any of the department’s regional offices.