Kaw Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Kaw Lake near Ponca City, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.15 ft
+0.12 ft
0.15 ft above the median for November 8 (1011.04 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
- 5:57 AM – 6:57 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:39 AM – 12:39 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:14 PM – 5:14 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Kaw Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Kaw 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.
Kaw Lake level vs. last year
Kaw Lake is 1.20 ft lower than a year ago (1012.54 ft).
Kaw Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1039.07 ft (Jun 21, 2025). Lowest: 1006.08 ft (Oct 1, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 66°/52°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:39 AM
Sunny · 70°/47°F · wind up to 10 mph
New Moon · major 11:03 PM
Sunny · 72°/52°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:52 PM
Hourly weather at Kaw Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 55°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 53°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 49°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 48°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 47°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 49°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 56°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 66°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 69°F | S 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KPNC.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:39 AM–12:39 PM | 5:57 AM–6:57 AM 4:14 PM–5:14 PM |
6:58 AM 5:23 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:03 PM–1:03 AM 11:27 AM–1:27 PM |
7:01 AM–8:01 AM 4:49 PM–5:49 PM |
6:59 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:52 PM–1:52 AM 12:17 PM–2:17 PM |
8:02 AM–9:02 AM 5:29 PM–6:29 PM |
7:00 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:43 AM–2:43 AM 1:09 PM–3:09 PM |
9:01 AM–10:01 AM 6:16 PM–7:16 PM |
7:01 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:35 AM–3:35 AM 2:00 PM–4:00 PM |
9:53 AM–10:53 AM 7:08 PM–8:08 PM |
7:02 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:26 AM–4:26 AM 2:51 PM–4:51 PM |
10:40 AM–11:40 AM 8:05 PM–9:05 PM |
7:03 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:15 AM–5:15 AM 3:39 PM–5:39 PM |
11:19 AM–12:19 PM 9:04 PM–10:04 PM |
7:04 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Kaw Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Striped Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Walleye | |
| Crappie | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish | |
| Paddlefish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 17,000 acres |
| Max depth | 75 ft |
| Impounded | 1976 |
| Counties | Kay, Osage |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Kaw Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Kaw Lake FAQ
How full is Kaw Lake right now?
Kaw Lake is 100.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 1.19 ft above its conservation pool of 1010.00 ft.
What fish are in Kaw Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Paddlefish at Kaw Lake.
What is the water level of Kaw Lake today?
Kaw Lake was at 1011.19 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 0.15 ft above the historical median for November 8 (1011.04 ft).
Is Kaw Lake higher than last year?
Kaw Lake is 1.20 ft lower than a year ago (1011.34 ft now vs. 1012.54 ft).
When is the best time to fish Kaw Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:39 AM–12:39 PM.
Is the Kaw 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 Kaw Lake?
Kaw Lake covers about 17,000 acres and has a maximum depth of about 75 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Kaw 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 36.750, -96.900. Elevations are in feet above sea level.