Foss Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Foss Lake near Foss, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.03 ft
1.27 ft below the median for November 8 (1639.02 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
Best times today
- 6:04 AM – 7:04 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:49 AM – 12:49 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:27 PM – 5:27 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Foss Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Foss 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.
Foss Lake level vs. last year
Foss Lake is 3.55 ft lower than a year ago (1641.30 ft).
Foss Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1642.48 ft (Jun 19, 2025). Lowest: 1636.06 ft (Apr 25, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 67°/49°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:49 AM
Sunny · 70°/45°F · wind up to 10 mph
New Moon · major 11:12 PM
Sunny · 73°/50°F · wind up to 12 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 12:02 AM
Hourly weather at Foss Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 67°F | SSW 2 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 54°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 51°F | SSW 3 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 49°F | SW 3 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 47°F | SW 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 46°F | WSW 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 45°F | W 1 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 47°F | SW 1 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 58°F | SSW 3 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 68°F | S 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 69°F | SSW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KCSM.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:49 AM–12:49 PM | 6:04 AM–7:04 AM 4:27 PM–5:27 PM |
7:05 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:12 PM–1:12 AM 11:37 AM–1:37 PM |
7:07 AM–8:07 AM 5:02 PM–6:02 PM |
7:06 AM 5:34 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:02 AM–2:02 AM 12:27 PM–2:27 PM |
8:08 AM–9:08 AM 5:43 PM–6:43 PM |
7:07 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:52 AM–2:52 AM 1:18 PM–3:18 PM |
9:06 AM–10:06 AM 6:30 PM–7:30 PM |
7:08 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:44 AM–3:44 AM 2:10 PM–4:10 PM |
9:59 AM–10:59 AM 7:22 PM–8:22 PM |
7:09 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:35 AM–4:35 AM 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
10:45 AM–11:45 AM 8:18 PM–9:18 PM |
7:10 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:25 AM–5:25 AM 3:49 PM–5:49 PM |
11:25 AM–12:25 PM 9:17 PM–10:17 PM |
7:11 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Foss Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Walleye | |
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 8,800 acres |
| Max depth | 89 ft |
| Impounded | 1961 |
| County | Custer |
| Managed by | Bureau of Reclamation |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Foss Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Foss Lake FAQ
How full is Foss Lake right now?
Foss Lake is 83.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 4.25 ft below its conservation pool of 1642.00 ft.
What fish are in Foss Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Hybrid Striped Bass, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish at Foss Lake.
What is the water level of Foss Lake today?
Foss Lake was at 1637.75 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 1.27 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1639.02 ft).
Is Foss Lake higher than last year?
Foss Lake is 3.55 ft lower than a year ago (1637.75 ft now vs. 1641.30 ft).
When is the best time to fish Foss Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:49 AM–12:49 PM.
Is the Foss 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 Foss Lake?
Foss Lake covers about 8,800 acres and has a maximum depth of about 89 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Foss 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 35.538, -99.178. Elevations are in feet above sea level.