Fort Gibson Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Fort Gibson Lake near Wagoner, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.83 ft
1.19 ft below the median for November 8 (555.11 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
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:32 AM – 12:32 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:10 PM – 5:10 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:56 PM – 12:56 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Fort Gibson Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Fort Gibson 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.
Fort Gibson Lake level vs. last year
Fort Gibson Lake is 0.81 ft lower than a year ago (554.78 ft).
Fort Gibson Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 579.08 ft (Jun 20, 2025). Lowest: 551.35 ft (Oct 27, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 62°/47°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:32 AM
Patchy Fog · 69°/41°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 11:20 AM
Sunny · 73°/50°F · wind up to 5 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:45 PM
Hourly weather at Fort Gibson Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 62°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 59°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 49°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 45°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 42°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 55°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 67°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KMKO.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:32 AM–12:32 PM 10:56 PM–12:56 AM |
5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:10 PM–5:10 PM |
6:50 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 AM–1:20 PM | 6:51 AM–7:51 AM 4:45 PM–5:45 PM |
6:51 AM 5:17 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:45 PM–1:45 AM 12:11 PM–2:11 PM |
7:52 AM–8:52 AM 5:25 PM–6:25 PM |
6:52 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:36 AM–2:36 AM 1:02 PM–3:02 PM |
8:50 AM–9:50 AM 6:12 PM–7:12 PM |
6:53 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:28 AM–3:28 AM 1:53 PM–3:53 PM |
9:43 AM–10:43 AM 7:04 PM–8:04 PM |
6:54 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:19 AM–4:19 AM 2:44 PM–4:44 PM |
10:30 AM–11:30 AM 8:01 PM–9:01 PM |
6:55 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:09 AM–5:09 AM 3:33 PM–5:33 PM |
11:10 AM–12:10 PM 9:00 PM–10:00 PM |
6:56 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Fort Gibson Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Paddlefish | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish | |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 19,896 acres |
| Max depth | 60 ft |
| Impounded | 1953 |
| Counties | Wagoner, Mayes, Cherokee |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Special regulations: Crappie: 15 per day combined, 10-inch minimum length.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Fort Gibson Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Fort Gibson Lake FAQ
How full is Fort Gibson Lake right now?
Fort Gibson Lake is 97.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 0.08 ft below its conservation pool of 554.00 ft.
What fish are in Fort Gibson Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Paddlefish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Sunfish at Fort Gibson Lake.
What is the water level of Fort Gibson Lake today?
Fort Gibson Lake was at 553.92 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 1.19 ft below the historical median for November 8 (555.11 ft).
Is Fort Gibson Lake higher than last year?
Fort Gibson Lake is 0.81 ft lower than a year ago (553.97 ft now vs. 554.78 ft).
When is the best time to fish Fort Gibson Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:32 AM–12:32 PM, 10:56 PM–12:56 AM.
Is the Fort Gibson 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 Fort Gibson Lake?
Fort Gibson Lake covers about 19,896 acres and has a maximum depth of about 60 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Fort Gibson 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 35.870, -95.230. Elevations are in feet above sea level.