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Tuttle Creek Lake conditions today

Tuttle Creek Lake, Kansas
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Water level

1,079.88ft

Down 5.17 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: S wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 77°F. Tuesday: S wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 70°F.

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Water level

1,079.88ft NGVD29

-5.17 ft in 7 days

0.71 ft above the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Tuttle Creek Lake was at 1,079.88 ft on October 26, falling 5.17 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 1,079.17 ft, so the lake is 0.71 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Kansas
Surface area
12,013 acres
USGS gauge
06886900, Tuttle C Lake near Manhattan, KS
Coordinates
39.3333° N, 96.6667° W

Background reading: Tuttle Creek Lake on Wikipedia

About Tuttle Creek Lake

Set in Kansas, Tuttle Creek Lake is a 12,013-acre reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 06886900, listed as Tuttle C Lake near Manhattan, KS. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Tuttle Creek Lake questions

Is it windy on Tuttle Creek Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 77°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Tuttle Creek Lake right now?

Tuttle Creek Lake was at 1,079.88 ft on October 26, falling 5.17 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 1,079.17 ft, so the lake is 0.71 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Tuttle Creek Lake?

Tuttle Creek Lake covers about 12,013 acres (19 square miles) of surface water.

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