Lake of the Arbuckles Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake of the Arbuckles near Sulphur, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.09 ft
0.50 ft above the median for November 8 (870.95 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
- 5:53 AM – 6:53 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:40 AM – 12:40 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:20 PM – 5:20 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake of the Arbuckles level, last 30 days
How full is Lake of the Arbuckles?
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.
Lake of the Arbuckles level vs. last year
Lake of the Arbuckles is 1.07 ft lower than a year ago (872.52 ft).
Lake of the Arbuckles level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 880.23 ft (Apr 29, 2024). Lowest: 868.44 ft (Feb 5, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Partly Cloudy · 65°/52°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:40 AM
Sunny · 72°/48°F · wind up to 3 mph · rain 1%
New Moon · major 11:04 PM
Mostly Sunny · 74°/55°F · wind up to 6 mph · rain 1%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:53 PM
Hourly weather at Lake of the Arbuckles
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 65°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 55°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 53°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 49°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 48°F | Calm | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 51°F | Calm | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 62°F | Calm | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | SSW 3 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | SSW 3 mph | 1% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KADM.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:40 AM–12:40 PM | 5:53 AM–6:53 AM 4:20 PM–5:20 PM |
6:54 AM 5:28 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:04 PM–1:04 AM 11:28 AM–1:28 PM |
6:55 AM–7:55 AM 4:56 PM–5:56 PM |
6:55 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:53 PM–1:53 AM 12:18 PM–2:18 PM |
7:55 AM–8:55 AM 5:38 PM–6:38 PM |
6:56 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:44 AM–2:44 AM 1:09 PM–3:09 PM |
8:53 AM–9:53 AM 6:25 PM–7:25 PM |
6:57 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:35 AM–3:35 AM 2:01 PM–4:01 PM |
9:46 AM–10:46 AM 7:17 PM–8:17 PM |
6:58 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:26 AM–4:26 AM 2:51 PM–4:51 PM |
10:33 AM–11:33 AM 8:13 PM–9:13 PM |
6:59 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:16 AM–5:16 AM 3:40 PM–5:40 PM |
11:13 AM–12:13 PM 9:11 PM–10:11 PM |
7:00 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake of the Arbuckles: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Smallmouth Bass | |
| Spotted Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,350 acres |
| Max depth | 82 ft |
| Impounded | 1967 |
| County | Murray |
| Managed by | Bureau of Reclamation |
Special regulations: Crappie: 15 per day combined, 10-inch minimum length.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Lake of the Arbuckles. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Lake of the Arbuckles FAQ
How full is Lake of the Arbuckles right now?
Lake of the Arbuckles is 97.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 0.55 ft below its conservation pool of 872.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake of the Arbuckles?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Sunfish at Lake of the Arbuckles.
What is the water level of Lake of the Arbuckles today?
Lake of the Arbuckles was at 871.45 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 0.50 ft above the historical median for November 8 (870.95 ft).
Is Lake of the Arbuckles higher than last year?
Lake of the Arbuckles is 1.07 ft lower than a year ago (871.45 ft now vs. 872.52 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake of the Arbuckles today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:40 AM–12:40 PM.
Is the Lake of the Arbuckles 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 Lake of the Arbuckles?
Lake of the Arbuckles covers about 2,350 acres and has a maximum depth of about 82 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Lake of the Arbuckles
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 34.444, -97.030. Elevations are in feet above sea level.