Tuttle Creek Lake

Tuttle Creek Lake

Manhattan, Riley County, KS
19mi²
332.00ft
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Lake Information

This 5,000 hectare lake sits along the Big Blue River in northeast Kansas. Turtle Creek Lake was initially built for flood control, but today it is a popular recreational lake. The Tuttle Creek State Park is located at the north end of the lake and boasts an artificial beach. It also hosts the annual Country Stampede Music Festival. On the north end of the lake is the Fancy Creek State Park, which is known for its 13 kilometer mountain bike trail. There are also plenty of other parks around the lake that offer picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming and camping.

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Current Conditions

71°F°
Feels like 73°F°
Clear
Today's High
75°F°
Today's Low
44°F°

Water Temperature

64°F
Updated: (May 4)
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Current water temperature for Tuttle Creek Lake is 64°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind4 mph SE (Gust 6 mph)
Pressure
29.94 inHg
Visibility28 mi
Humidity35%
Cloud Cover1%

Forecast: Monday, May 5

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
46°F°
10 AM
63°F°
1 PM
72°F°
4 PM
75°F°

Temperature

High
75°F°
Low
44°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

3mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
9mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed6 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise11:22 AM
Sunset1:24 AM
Moon PhasewaxingGibbous
Max UV Index8 (Very High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
3/5

Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

1:23 AM - 3:53 AM

12:07 PM - 2:37 PM

Minor Times (Good)

6:25 PM - 7:55 PM

7:46 AM - 9:16 AM

Outlook for Monday at Tuttle Creek Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 44°F to 75°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 3 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The maximum UV index will be 8 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 3/5 (Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 1:23 AM and 12:07 PM, or try the minor windows near 6:25 PM and 7:46 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Tuttle Creek Lake .

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May 4th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
332 ft
Area
19 mi²
Coordinates
39.281, -96.590

Weather Forecast

Monday

75°F
44°F

Tuesday

74°F
50°F

Wednesday

67°F
55°F

Thursday

72°F
54°F

Friday

76°F
54°F

Saturday

80°F
52°F

Sunday

79°F
55°F

Monday

81°F
54°F

Tuesday

80°F
64°F
Monday - 5/5/2025
75°F
44°F
12am
52°F
64°F
29.97 hPa
2 mph
ESE
G: 4 mph
2am
50°F
64°F
29.98 hPa
3 mph
ENE
G: 3 mph
4am
46°F
64°F
29.97 hPa
2 mph
ENE
G: 4 mph
6am
44°F
64°F
29.98 hPa
1 mph
NNE
G: 2 mph
8am
51°F
64°F
30.00 hPa
2 mph
NW
G: 4 mph
10am
63°F
64°F
30.00 hPa
3 mph
W
G: 6 mph
12pm
70°F
64°F
29.96 hPa
2 mph
NNW
G: 6 mph
2pm
74°F
64°F
29.93 hPa
3 mph
ESE
G: 5 mph
4pm
75°F
64°F
29.90 hPa
4 mph
E
G: 9 mph
6pm
75°F
64°F
29.89 hPa
5 mph
E
G: 9 mph
8pm
69°F
64°F
29.89 hPa
5 mph
E
G: 8 mph
10pm
62°F
64°F
29.92 hPa
4 mph
ESE
G: 7 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Tuttle Creek Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

35°F

On Jan 9

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

57°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (80°F).
  • Coolest avg: December (37°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+11°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-13°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

Wind Direction

102°

Pressure

1015 mb

Cloud Cover

2%

Visibility

17 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

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