Lake Tenkiller Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Tenkiller near Gore, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.05 ft
+0.29 ft
8.20 ft below the median for November 8 (633.24 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
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 5:47 AM – 6:47 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:31 AM – 12:31 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:09 PM – 5:09 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:55 PM – 12:55 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Tenkiller level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Tenkiller?
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 Tenkiller level vs. last year
Lake Tenkiller is 8.19 ft lower than a year ago (633.21 ft).
Lake Tenkiller level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 664.37 ft (May 8, 2022). Lowest: 624.32 ft (Oct 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 63°/49°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:31 AM
Patchy Fog · 68°/43°F · calm
New Moon · major 11:19 AM
Sunny · 72°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 1%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:44 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Tenkiller
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 63°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 52°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 48°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 45°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 43°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 47°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 54°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 66°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KJSV.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:31 AM–12:31 PM 10:55 PM–12:55 AM |
5:47 AM–6:47 AM 4:09 PM–5:09 PM |
6:48 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:19 AM–1:19 PM | 6:49 AM–7:49 AM 4:44 PM–5:44 PM |
6:49 AM 5:17 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:44 PM–1:44 AM 12:09 PM–2:09 PM |
7:51 AM–8:51 AM 5:25 PM–6:25 PM |
6:50 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:35 AM–2:35 AM 1:01 PM–3:01 PM |
8:49 AM–9:49 AM 6:12 PM–7:12 PM |
6:51 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:27 AM–3:27 AM 1:52 PM–3:52 PM |
9:41 AM–10:41 AM 7:04 PM–8:04 PM |
6:52 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:18 AM–4:18 AM 2:43 PM–4:43 PM |
10:28 AM–11:28 AM 8:01 PM–9:01 PM |
6:53 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:07 AM–5:07 AM 3:32 PM–5:32 PM |
11:08 AM–12:08 PM 8:59 PM–9:59 PM |
6:54 AM 5:13 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Tenkiller: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Smallmouth Bass | |
| Spotted Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Walleye | |
| Crappie | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish | |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 12,900 acres |
| Max depth | 133 ft |
| Impounded | 1952 |
| Counties | Cherokee, Sequoyah |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Special regulations: From Horseshoe Bend boat ramp down to the dam: crappie 15 per day combined with a 10-inch minimum; gigs and spears banned, spearguns only with scuba.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Lake Tenkiller. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Lake Tenkiller FAQ
How full is Lake Tenkiller right now?
Lake Tenkiller is 77.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 6.96 ft below its conservation pool of 632.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Tenkiller?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Sunfish at Lake Tenkiller.
What is the water level of Lake Tenkiller today?
Lake Tenkiller was at 625.04 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 8.20 ft below the historical median for November 8 (633.24 ft).
Is Lake Tenkiller higher than last year?
Lake Tenkiller is 8.19 ft lower than a year ago (625.02 ft now vs. 633.21 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Tenkiller today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:31 AM–12:31 PM, 10:55 PM–12:55 AM.
Is the Lake Tenkiller 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 Tenkiller?
Lake Tenkiller covers about 12,900 acres and has a maximum depth of about 133 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Lake Tenkiller
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 35.650, -94.970. Elevations are in feet above sea level.