Wakesurf Spot · Kansas
Cheney Reservoir
A roughly 9,500-acre reservoir west of Wichita popular for sailing, water skiing, and other watersports.
Cheney Reservoir is a wakesurfing reservoir in Kansas, near Cheney. It covers roughly 9,500 acres. A roughly 9,500-acre reservoir west of Wichita popular for sailing, water skiing, and other watersports.
Cheney Reservoir lies about 20 miles west of Wichita across Reno, Kingman, and Sedgwick counties, covering around 9,500 acres. Per Kansas Wildlife & Parks it is a popular water-skiing and sailing reservoir, with a full-service marina and multiple boat ramps for power boating and towed watersports.
The typical warm-weather window here is May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks - Cheney State Park. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Cheney Reservoir runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Cheney Reservoir lies about 20 miles west of Wichita across Reno, Kingman, and Sedgwick counties, covering around 9,500 acres. Per Kansas Wildlife & Parks it is a popular water-skiing and sailing reservoir, with a full-service marina and multiple boat ramps for power boating and towed watersports. Kansas: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.