Birch Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Birch Lake near Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
+0.05 ft
0.03 ft below the median for November 8 (747.67 ft, records since 2019).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:54 AM – 6:54 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:36 AM – 12:36 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:12 PM – 5:12 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Birch Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Birch Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Birch Lake level vs. last year
Birch Lake is 0.23 ft lower than a year ago (747.88 ft).
Birch Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 761.78 ft (Jun 19, 2025). Lowest: 745.91 ft (Dec 14, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 64°/46°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:36 AM
Patchy Fog · 71°/41°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 11:00 PM
Sunny · 74°/48°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:49 PM
Hourly weather at Birch Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 64°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 59°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 48°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 43°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 42°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 41°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 43°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 54°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 66°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 69°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KBVO.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:36 AM–12:36 PM | 5:54 AM–6:54 AM 4:12 PM–5:12 PM |
6:55 AM 5:21 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM 11:24 AM–1:24 PM |
6:57 AM–7:57 AM 4:47 PM–5:47 PM |
6:56 AM 5:20 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:49 PM–1:49 AM 12:14 PM–2:14 PM |
7:58 AM–8:58 AM 5:27 PM–6:27 PM |
6:57 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:40 AM–2:40 AM 1:06 PM–3:06 PM |
8:57 AM–9:57 AM 6:14 PM–7:14 PM |
6:58 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:32 AM–3:32 AM 1:57 PM–3:57 PM |
9:50 AM–10:50 AM 7:06 PM–8:06 PM |
6:59 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:23 AM–4:23 AM 2:48 PM–4:48 PM |
10:36 AM–11:36 AM 8:03 PM–9:03 PM |
7:00 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:12 AM–5:12 AM 3:36 PM–5:36 PM |
11:16 AM–12:16 PM 9:02 PM–10:02 PM |
7:01 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Birch Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,137 acres |
| Max depth | 53 ft |
| Impounded | 1977 |
| County | Osage |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Birch Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Birch Lake FAQ
How full is Birch Lake right now?
Birch Lake is 81.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 2.86 ft below its conservation pool of 750.50 ft.
What fish are in Birch Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish at Birch Lake.
What is the water level of Birch Lake today?
Birch Lake was at 747.64 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 0.03 ft below the historical median for November 8 (747.67 ft).
Is Birch Lake higher than last year?
Birch Lake is 0.23 ft lower than a year ago (747.65 ft now vs. 747.88 ft).
When is the best time to fish Birch Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:36 AM–12:36 PM.
Is the Birch Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the reservoir, and are provisional. Percent full is published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Weather comes from the National Weather Service.
How big and how deep is Birch Lake?
Birch Lake covers about 1,137 acres and has a maximum depth of about 53 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Birch Lake
Data: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (pool elevation, provisional). Percent full: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Forecast: National Weather Service for 36.535, -96.165. Elevations are in feet above sea level.