Canton Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Canton Lake near Canton, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
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4.12 ft below the median for November 8 (1614.85 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
- 6:03 AM – 7:03 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:46 AM – 12:46 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:23 PM – 5:23 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Canton Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Canton 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.
Canton Lake level vs. last year
Canton Lake is 5.30 ft lower than a year ago (1616.03 ft).
Canton Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1616.99 ft (Jan 3, 2024). Lowest: 1609.94 ft (Apr 24, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 66°/52°F · wind up to 6 mph
New Moon · major 10:46 AM
Sunny · 69°/48°F · wind up to 9 mph
New Moon · major 11:10 PM
Clear · 72°/52°F · wind up to 8 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:59 PM
Hourly weather at Canton Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | SSW 2 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 61°F | S 3 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 55°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 53°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 52°F | SW 6 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 50°F | WSW 6 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 49°F | WSW 6 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 48°F | WSW 6 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 50°F | WSW 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 59°F | SW 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 67°F | SSW 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 68°F | SSW 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KOJA.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:46 AM–12:46 PM | 6:03 AM–7:03 AM 4:23 PM–5:23 PM |
7:04 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:10 PM–1:10 AM 11:34 AM–1:34 PM |
7:06 AM–8:06 AM 4:58 PM–5:58 PM |
7:05 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:59 PM–1:59 AM 12:25 PM–2:25 PM |
8:07 AM–9:07 AM 5:39 PM–6:39 PM |
7:06 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:50 AM–2:50 AM 1:16 PM–3:16 PM |
9:05 AM–10:05 AM 6:25 PM–7:25 PM |
7:07 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:42 AM–3:42 AM 2:07 PM–4:07 PM |
9:58 AM–10:58 AM 7:18 PM–8:18 PM |
7:08 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:33 AM–4:33 AM 2:58 PM–4:58 PM |
10:45 AM–11:45 AM 8:14 PM–9:14 PM |
7:09 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:23 AM–5:23 AM 3:47 PM–5:47 PM |
11:25 AM–12:25 PM 9:13 PM–10:13 PM |
7:10 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Canton Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Walleye | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 7,910 acres |
| Max depth | 35 ft |
| Impounded | 1948 |
| Counties | Dewey, Blaine |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Canton Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Canton Lake FAQ
How full is Canton Lake right now?
Canton Lake is 68.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 4.67 ft below its conservation pool of 1615.40 ft.
What fish are in Canton Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Walleye, Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish at Canton Lake.
What is the water level of Canton Lake today?
Canton Lake was at 1610.73 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 4.12 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1614.85 ft).
Is Canton Lake higher than last year?
Canton Lake is 5.30 ft lower than a year ago (1610.73 ft now vs. 1616.03 ft).
When is the best time to fish Canton Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:46 AM–12:46 PM.
Is the Canton 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 Canton Lake?
Canton Lake covers about 7,910 acres and has a maximum depth of about 35 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Canton 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 36.100, -98.620. Elevations are in feet above sea level.