Lake Thunderbird Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Thunderbird near Norman, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
+0.05 ft
1.63 ft below the median for November 8 (1038.45 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
- 5:55 AM – 6:55 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:41 AM – 12:41 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:19 PM – 5:19 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Thunderbird level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Thunderbird?
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 Thunderbird level vs. last year
Lake Thunderbird is 1.16 ft lower than a year ago (1037.98 ft).
Lake Thunderbird level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1047.54 ft (May 7, 2025). Lowest: 1035.62 ft (Oct 13, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Clear · 68°/51°F · wind up to 3 mph
New Moon · major 10:41 AM
Sunny · 71°/46°F · wind up to 7 mph
New Moon · major 11:04 PM
Sunny · 75°/54°F · wind up to 9 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:54 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Thunderbird
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | WSW 3 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | W 1 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 56°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 52°F | SW 1 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 50°F | SW 2 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 49°F | WSW 1 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 47°F | WSW 1 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 46°F | WSW 1 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 49°F | SW 2 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 59°F | SSW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 67°F | SSW 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | SSW 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KTIK.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:41 AM–12:41 PM | 5:55 AM–6:55 AM 4:19 PM–5:19 PM |
6:57 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:04 PM–1:04 AM 11:29 AM–1:29 PM |
6:58 AM–7:58 AM 4:55 PM–5:55 PM |
6:58 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:54 PM–1:54 AM 12:19 PM–2:19 PM |
7:59 AM–8:59 AM 5:36 PM–6:36 PM |
6:59 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:44 AM–2:44 AM 1:10 PM–3:10 PM |
8:57 AM–9:57 AM 6:23 PM–7:23 PM |
7:00 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:36 AM–3:36 AM 2:02 PM–4:02 PM |
9:49 AM–10:49 AM 7:15 PM–8:15 PM |
7:01 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:27 AM–4:27 AM 2:52 PM–4:52 PM |
10:36 AM–11:36 AM 8:11 PM–9:11 PM |
7:02 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:17 AM–5:17 AM 3:41 PM–5:41 PM |
11:16 AM–12:16 PM 9:10 PM–10:10 PM |
7:03 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Thunderbird: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Saugeye | |
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Blue Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 5,377 acres |
| Max depth | 58 ft |
| Impounded | 1965 |
| County | Cleveland |
| Managed by | Bureau of Reclamation |
Special regulations: Walleye, sauger and saugeye: 6 combined per day, 18-inch minimum length.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Lake Thunderbird. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Lake Thunderbird FAQ
How full is Lake Thunderbird right now?
Lake Thunderbird is 87.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 2.18 ft below its conservation pool of 1039.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Thunderbird?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish at Lake Thunderbird.
What is the water level of Lake Thunderbird today?
Lake Thunderbird was at 1036.82 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 1.63 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1038.45 ft).
Is Lake Thunderbird higher than last year?
Lake Thunderbird is 1.16 ft lower than a year ago (1036.82 ft now vs. 1037.98 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Thunderbird today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:41 AM–12:41 PM.
Is the Lake Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird?
Lake Thunderbird covers about 5,377 acres and has a maximum depth of about 58 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Lake Thunderbird
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 35.230, -97.240. Elevations are in feet above sea level.