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Local favourite lake · Sutter, California

Purdue Lake

Purdue Lake is a lake in Sutter, California.

Purdue Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Purdue Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Purdue Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.03739, -121.78525. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Purdue Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Purdue Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Purdue Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Purdue Lake?

    Nearby: Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 7 km), Sutter Assembly of God Church (church, 19 km), Feather River California Temple (church, 22 km), Sutter County Museum (museum, 22 km), Bok Kai Temple (temple, 25 km), Buddhist Church of Marysville (church, 26 km).