McGee Creek Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for McGee Creek Lake near Atoka, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.07 ft
-0.31 ft
3.05 ft below the median for November 8 (573.36 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
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:35 AM – 12:35 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:16 PM – 5:16 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:59 PM – 12:59 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
McGee Creek Lake level, last 30 days
How full is McGee Creek 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.
McGee Creek Lake level vs. last year
McGee Creek Lake is 3.59 ft lower than a year ago (573.93 ft).
McGee Creek Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 585.92 ft (May 29, 2025). Lowest: 568.55 ft (Feb 13, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 67°/51°F · wind up to 1 mph
New Moon · major 10:35 AM
Mostly Clear · 74°/46°F · wind up to 2 mph · rain 1%
New Moon · major 11:23 AM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:48 PM
Hourly weather at McGee Creek Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 67°F | NW 1 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 55°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 52°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 49°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 48°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 47°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | SSE 1 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 72°F | SW 2 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | SW 2 mph | 1% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KMLC.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:35 AM–12:35 PM 10:59 PM–12:59 AM |
5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:16 PM–5:16 PM |
6:50 AM 5:24 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:23 AM–1:23 PM | 6:50 AM–7:50 AM 4:52 PM–5:52 PM |
6:51 AM 5:23 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:48 PM–1:48 AM 12:13 PM–2:13 PM |
7:50 AM–8:50 AM 5:33 PM–6:33 PM |
6:52 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:39 AM–2:39 AM 1:05 PM–3:05 PM |
8:48 AM–9:48 AM 6:20 PM–7:20 PM |
6:52 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:30 AM–3:30 AM 1:56 PM–3:56 PM |
9:41 AM–10:41 AM 7:12 PM–8:12 PM |
6:53 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:22 AM–4:22 AM 2:47 PM–4:47 PM |
10:27 AM–11:27 AM 8:09 PM–9:09 PM |
6:54 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:11 AM–5:11 AM 3:35 PM–5:35 PM |
11:08 AM–12:08 PM 9:07 PM–10:07 PM |
6:55 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About McGee Creek Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Smallmouth Bass | |
| Spotted Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish | |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 3,709 acres |
| Max depth | 104 ft |
| Impounded | 1987 |
| County | Atoka |
| Managed by | Bureau of Reclamation |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – McGee Creek Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
McGee Creek Lake FAQ
How full is McGee Creek Lake right now?
McGee Creek Lake is 77.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 6.79 ft below its conservation pool of 577.10 ft.
What fish are in McGee Creek Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Sunfish at McGee Creek Lake.
What is the water level of McGee Creek Lake today?
McGee Creek Lake was at 570.31 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 3.05 ft below the historical median for November 8 (573.36 ft).
Is McGee Creek Lake higher than last year?
McGee Creek Lake is 3.59 ft lower than a year ago (570.34 ft now vs. 573.93 ft).
When is the best time to fish McGee Creek Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:35 AM–12:35 PM, 10:59 PM–12:59 AM.
Is the McGee Creek 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 McGee Creek Lake?
McGee Creek Lake covers about 3,709 acres and has a maximum depth of about 104 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near McGee Creek 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 34.320, -95.880. Elevations are in feet above sea level.