Tuttle Creek Lake
lake in Kansas
Tuttle Creek's main lake and tailrace are fished for walleye and smallmouth/large bass; shore anglers use jetties and points while boaters work main-lake structure.
Cool fall temperatures are setting in
- 01Cool fall temperatures are setting in, with water temps likely dropping.
- 02Expect to encounter Walleye, Bass, Carp, Gar, Sauger, Crappie, Catfish, and White Bass throughout the lake.
- 03Intermittent hatches of Red Midges, Caddis, and Mayflies may occur on warmer, overcast afternoons.
- 04Focus efforts on the outlet below the dam and the diverse fishery at Rocky Ford.
- 05Slower retrieves with subsurface patterns will be key to enticing strikes from lethargic fish.
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Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
This classic and versatile streamer imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for a wide array of predatory fish in Tuttle Creek Lake, especially as water temperatures cool in the fall. Effective for Bass, Walleye, Sauger, Catfish, and Crappie.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
A universal baitfish imitation, the Clouser Minnow is effective year-round for predatory species like Bass, Walleye, Sauger, and Gar in Tuttle Creek Lake. Its weighted eyes help it get down to cruising fish, mimicking a fleeing baitfish.
Balanced Leech (Black)
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwater environments like Tuttle Creek Lake year-round. This pattern is highly effective when mimicking sluggish leeches that Walleye, Bass, Crappie, and Catfish will readily prey upon.
October Caddis
While often associated with western rivers, general entomology indicates caddis are a fall hatch. This larger caddis adult imitation can entice opportunistic feeders such as Bass, Walleye, Crappie, and Panfish near the surface during calmer periods on Tuttle Creek Lake.
Hellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent food source on rocky river environments, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for Bass, Walleye, Sauger, Gar, and Catfish, particularly in the fall.
Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)
Crayfish are a primary food source for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye in rocky areas of Tuttle Creek Lake. This crucial subsurface pattern is effective when stripped along the bottom with pauses to mimic a fleeing crayfish.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, even in cooling waters. This small nymph pattern is effective for Crappie, Walleye, Sauger, and other opportunistic feeders in Tuttle Creek Lake, especially when fish become more selective.
Buy at AmazonPerch Pattern
Perch are a common baitfish in lakes, and fall is a prime time for predatory species like Walleye, Northern Pike, Musky, and Bass to key in on them. This streamer effectively imitates juvenile perch in Tuttle Creek Lake.
Where to fish and who to ask
Bacharach Point
Accessible bank and good structure near main-lake points; solid bass fishing.
Logan's Point / Rock Creek Arm
Point and channel edges productive for bass and walleye.
Tuttle Creek Dam / Tailrace
Tailrace below the dam can concentrate walleye and catfish; popular spot for both bank and boat anglers.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Tuttle Creek Lake.
What flies work best on Tuttle Creek Lake?
Our top scored fly patterns for Tuttle Creek Lake right now are Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White) (80% confidence), Crappie Jig Fly (80% confidence), San Juan Worm (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Tuttle Creek Lake?
Tuttle Creek Lake holds Walleye, Bass, Carp, Gar, Sauger, Crappie. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Tuttle Creek Lake?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Tuttle Creek Lake are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Tuttle Creek Lake fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Tuttle Creek Lake each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.