The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Tuttle Creek Lake
Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 12,400 acres (19.3 sq mi)
59°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Tuttle Creek Lake
Tuttle Creek Lake is a reservoir in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, covering 12,400 acres. It was made by Tuttle Creek Dam on the Big Blue River. Tuttle Creek Lake dams the Big Blue River north of Manhattan, Kansas and is one of the largest reservoirs in the state.
From end to end it runs about 14 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 51 miles. At about 1,070 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 49 ft. The nearest town, Manhattan, is about 5.2 miles southeast.
- Size
- 12,400 acres (19.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 49 ft
- Shoreline
- About 51 miles
- End to end
- About 14 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,070 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Tuttle Creek Dam, Big Blue River
- County
- Pottawatomie County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Kansas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Tuttle Creek Lake
- Manhattanabout 5.2 mi southeast
- Ogdenabout 11 mi south
- Westmorelandabout 12 mi east
- Fort Riley Northabout 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Tuttle Creek Lake
What fish are in Tuttle Creek Lake?
Lakes like Tuttle Creek Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Tuttle Creek Lake?
About 49 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Tuttle Creek Lake?
12,400 acres, with about 51 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Tuttle Creek Lake?
Manhattan is about 5.2 miles southeast; Ogden is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Tuttle Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Tuttle Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
