Copan Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Copan Lake near Copan, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
+0.28 ft
0.13 ft below the median for November 8 (709.32 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
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
Best times today
- 5:54 AM – 6:54 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:35 AM – 12:35 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:10 PM – 5:10 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:59 PM – 12:59 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Copan Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Copan 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.
Copan Lake level vs. last year
Copan Lake is 1.38 ft lower than a year ago (710.57 ft).
Copan Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 725.72 ft (Jul 2, 2025). Lowest: 702.25 ft (Dec 21, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 65°/46°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:35 AM
Sunny · 71°/40°F · wind up to 10 mph
New Moon · major 11:23 AM
Sunny · 74°/47°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:48 PM
Hourly weather at Copan Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 65°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 61°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 47°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 45°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 4 AM | 41°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 6 AM | 40°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 8 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 53°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 65°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | SW 10 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 | 10:35 AM–12:35 PM 10:59 PM–12:59 AM |
5:54 AM–6:54 AM 4:10 PM–5:10 PM |
6:55 AM 5:19 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:23 AM–1:23 PM | 6:57 AM–7:57 AM 4:45 PM–5:45 PM |
6:56 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:48 PM–1:48 AM 12:13 PM–2:13 PM |
7:59 AM–8:59 AM 5:25 PM–6:25 PM |
6:57 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:39 AM–2:39 AM 1:05 PM–3:05 PM |
8:57 AM–9:57 AM 6:11 PM–7:11 PM |
6:58 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:31 AM–3:31 AM 1:56 PM–3:56 PM |
9:50 AM–10:50 AM 7:04 PM–8:04 PM |
6:59 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:22 AM–4:22 AM 2:47 PM–4:47 PM |
10:36 AM–11:36 AM 8:00 PM–9:00 PM |
7:00 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:11 AM–5:11 AM 3:35 PM–5:35 PM |
11:16 AM–12:16 PM 9:00 PM–10:00 PM |
7:01 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Copan Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 4,850 acres |
| Max depth | 34 ft |
| Impounded | 1983 |
| County | Washington |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Copan Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Copan Lake FAQ
How full is Copan Lake right now?
Copan Lake is 90.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 0.81 ft below its conservation pool of 710.00 ft.
What fish are in Copan Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish at Copan Lake.
What is the water level of Copan Lake today?
Copan Lake was at 709.19 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 0.13 ft below the historical median for November 8 (709.32 ft).
Is Copan Lake higher than last year?
Copan Lake is 1.38 ft lower than a year ago (709.19 ft now vs. 710.57 ft).
When is the best time to fish Copan Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 10/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:35 AM–12:35 PM, 10:59 PM–12:59 AM.
Is the Copan 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 Copan Lake?
Copan Lake covers about 4,850 acres and has a maximum depth of about 34 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Copan 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 36.920, -95.935. Elevations are in feet above sea level.