Broken Bow Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Broken Bow Lake near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.03 ft
-0.16 ft
2.90 ft below the median for November 8 (592.85 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
- 5:43 AM – 6:43 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:12 PM – 5:12 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:54 PM – 12:54 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Broken Bow Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Broken Bow 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.
Broken Bow Lake level vs. last year
Broken Bow Lake is 3.33 ft lower than a year ago (593.29 ft).
Broken Bow Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 614.65 ft (Mar 28, 2023). Lowest: 587.75 ft (Nov 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/49°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:30 AM
Mostly Sunny · 73°/44°F · calm
New Moon · major 11:18 AM
Partly Cloudy · 75°/51°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 7%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:43 PM
Hourly weather at Broken Bow Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 54°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 49°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 47°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KDEQ.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 10:54 PM–12:54 AM |
5:43 AM–6:43 AM 4:12 PM–5:12 PM |
6:45 AM 5:19 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:18 AM–1:18 PM | 6:44 AM–7:44 AM 4:48 PM–5:48 PM |
6:46 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:43 PM–1:43 AM 12:08 PM–2:08 PM |
7:45 AM–8:45 AM 5:29 PM–6:29 PM |
6:46 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:34 AM–2:34 AM 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
8:42 AM–9:42 AM 6:16 PM–7:16 PM |
6:47 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:26 AM–3:26 AM 1:51 PM–3:51 PM |
9:35 AM–10:35 AM 7:08 PM–8:08 PM |
6:48 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:17 AM–4:17 AM 2:42 PM–4:42 PM |
10:22 AM–11:22 AM 8:04 PM–9:04 PM |
6:49 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:06 AM–5:06 AM 3:30 PM–5:30 PM |
11:03 AM–12:03 PM 9:02 PM–10:02 PM |
6:50 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Broken Bow Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Smallmouth Bass | |
| Spotted Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Walleye | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish | |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 14,200 acres |
| Max depth | 169 ft |
| Impounded | 1968 |
| County | McCurtain |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Broken Bow Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Broken Bow Lake FAQ
How full is Broken Bow Lake right now?
Broken Bow Lake is 72.6% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 9.55 ft below its conservation pool of 599.50 ft.
What fish are in Broken Bow Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Sunfish at Broken Bow Lake.
What is the water level of Broken Bow Lake today?
Broken Bow Lake was at 589.95 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 2.90 ft below the historical median for November 8 (592.85 ft).
Is Broken Bow Lake higher than last year?
Broken Bow Lake is 3.33 ft lower than a year ago (589.96 ft now vs. 593.29 ft).
When is the best time to fish Broken Bow Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 10:54 PM–12:54 AM.
Is the Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow Lake?
Broken Bow Lake covers about 14,200 acres and has a maximum depth of about 169 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Broken Bow 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 34.150, -94.700. Elevations are in feet above sea level.