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

68°F°
Feels like 65°F°
Cloudy
Today's High
64°F°
Today's Low
50°F°

Water Temperature

64°F
Updated: (Apr 30)
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Current water temperature for Tuttle Creek Lake is 64°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind6 mph NNW (Gust 11 mph)
Pressure
29.85 inHg
Visibility20 mi
Humidity53%
Cloud Cover96%

Forecast: Friday, May 2

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
51°F°
27%
10 AM
58°F°
1 PM
63°F°
4 PM
62°F°
9%

Temperature

High
64°F°
Low
50°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

10mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
25mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed16 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise11:26 AM
Sunset1:21 AM
Moon PhasewaxingCrescent
Max UV Index6 (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)

10:55 PM - 1:25 AM

9:31 AM - 12:01 PM

Minor Times (Good)

3:01 PM - 4:31 PM

5:56 AM - 7:26 AM

Outlook for Friday at Tuttle Creek Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 50°F to 64°F. Skies look partly cloudy with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 10 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The maximum UV index will be 6 (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 10:55 PM and 9:31 AM, or try the minor windows near 3:01 PM and 5:56 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 1st 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
332 ft
Area
19 mi²
Coordinates
39.281, -96.590

Weather Forecast

Friday

64°F
50°F

Saturday

67°F
44°F

Sunday

69°F
44°F

Monday

71°F
47°F

Tuesday

68°F
53°F

Wednesday

63°F
53°F

Thursday

66°F
50°F

Friday

70°F
53°F

Saturday

70°F
49°F
Friday - 5/2/2025
64°F
50°F
12am
55°F
64°F
29.92 hPa
3 mph
WSW
G: 6 mph
2am
54°F
64°F
29.90 hPa
4 mph
NW
G: 8 mph
4am
52°F
64°F
29.93 hPa
7 mph
NW
G: 14 mph
6am
51°F
64°F
29.94 hPa
9 mph
NW
G: 16 mph
8am
52°F
64°F
29.98 hPa
10 mph
NW
G: 19 mph
10am
58°F
64°F
29.97 hPa
12 mph
NW
G: 18 mph
12pm
62°F
64°F
29.96 hPa
13 mph
NW
G: 21 mph
2pm
64°F
64°F
29.95 hPa
14 mph
NW
G: 22 mph
4pm
62°F
64°F
29.95 hPa
16 mph
NW
G: 25 mph
6pm
60°F
64°F
29.96 hPa
14 mph
NNW
G: 23 mph
8pm
57°F
64°F
29.98 hPa
11 mph
N
G: 20 mph
10pm
53°F
64°F
30.02 hPa
6 mph
NNW
G: 10 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 (+16°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-13°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm07142128

Wind Direction

251°

Pressure

1013 mb

Cloud Cover

46%

Visibility

12 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

FriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSat0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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