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In Kansas, Tuttle Creek Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Blue Catfish, Green Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, and Channel Catfish. Its recorded surface area is approximately 12,500 acres. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 50 feet at an elevation of about 1,075 feet. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Milford Lake and Council Grove Lake are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Tuttle Creek Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:18 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 9.3 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 87° | 85° | 84° | 81° | 81° | 80° | 80° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 77° | 81° | 84° | 86° | 89° | 90° | 92° | 92° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 85°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 81°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 81°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 78°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 77°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 2% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 2% | 12% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 3% | 8% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 75°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 4% | 15% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 4% | 14% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 3% | 14% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 81°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 84°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM CDT | 89°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 2% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM CDT | 92°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM CDT | 92°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM CDT | 91°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 0% | Clear |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 74° | 92° | 68° | 89° | 61° | 73° | 57° | 69° | 48° | 61° | 39° | 62° | 42° | 70° |
| Wind | S 15 to 20 mph | SW 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | S 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NE 10 mph | NE 10 mph | N 10 mph | N 10 to 15 mph | N 10 to 20 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 28 mph | 17 mph | 8 mph | 14 mph | — |
| Precip % | 2% | 4% | 3% | 48% | 86% | 86% | 75% | 75% | 19% | 7% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 5% |
| Forecast |
BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN, KS · Oct 11, 8:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (85/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 68°F from a representative gauge 9.3 mi away. Provisional data. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (79%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 29 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 29 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 68°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of KS Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Surrounded by KS's distinct outdoor landscape, Tuttle Creek Lake is an active freshwater reservoir catering to fishermen, pleasure boaters, and nature observers. Its diverse depths and shoreline contours create productive fishing structure across all seasons. Review current launch fees and facility operating schedules before traveling.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Blue Catfish, Green Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Tuttle Creek Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 6:18 PM CDT