Tuttle Creek Wildlife Area Waterfowl Report -
| Waterfowl numbers | Waterfowl numbers have been below average throughout week from last week when a average amount of waterfowl were around. Most of the waterfowl numbers have been viewed along the river. Most of the wetlands have been locked up with ice, thought the past week and this week. Black Vermillion has a good amount of water in the north pod and the south pod is being pumped into at this time. Some open water with the wind from the past days and upcoming weather, some water pockets might stay open. |
| Water level | The lake is currently at 1078.28 which is 3.28' above conservation pool level. Out flow is 800 cfs and inflow is 364 cfs. Water levels are becoming a little more shallow with the lake level decreasing. Black Vermillion has good water levels for both north and south pod is being pumped into at this time. Olsburg and Irving Marsh are the only two marshes that does not have water. |
| Hunting conditions | Fair to poor-moist soil production and abundant flooded vegetation was good throughout but as of now, low water levels and few areas are very shallow and have been locked up due to ice. |
| Expected hunting success | Poor. Reminder to make sure waterfowl are being identified and watch for other hunters. |
| Comments | Please check in using https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin prior to hunting Tuttle Creek Wildlife Area. Please be aware of the water level for boat use and ramps along the area. Hunters are encouraged to:
The bridge on Rolander Rd. is closed and shut down along the road. |