Big Blue River
The Big Blue drifts south through Nebraska farmland past Seward, Crete and Beatrice, crosses into Kansas, and fills Tuttle Creek Lake just before joining the Kansas River at Manhattan.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Big Blue River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 359 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Aurora in central Nebraska |
| Mouth | Kansas River near Manhattan, Kansas |
| State | Nebraska |
A flood-control dam forms Tuttle Creek Lake near Manhattan.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Big Blue River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Nebraska: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗
Facts from Big Blue River (Wikipedia) ↗