Lyon State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area — Attraction in Emporia

Another 5 star fishing lake in KS. Excellent gravel and trails for biking. Lake is full, gorgeous and COLD with that famous 39 inches of water clarity. Lovely primitive campsites, mine had a private beach and jetty with a very nice fire pit. Can't speak on the bathrooms as I bring my own but very low activity on a Friday and Saturday. Close enough to Emporia you could ride into town if you wanted. 5/5 and...

It's actually Lyon County State Lake not Lynn State Lake. Locals also call it Reading Lake. Was emptied and cleaned out in 2002 and is a very clean lake with lots of great access spots, a lot of great family memories here of camping and fishing. Very good catfish and bass, moderate but getting...

It would be so much better if the roads around, and on the lake property were maintained better. Potholes everywhere. Otherwise a pretty nice lake. Clear water, several piers. And it accommodates the...