Oologah Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Oologah Lake near Oologah, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
+0.08 ft
2.60 ft above the median for November 8 (637.96 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
- 5:52 AM – 6:52 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:34 AM – 12:34 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:10 PM – 5:10 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:58 PM – 12:58 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Oologah Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Oologah 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.
Oologah Lake level vs. last year
Oologah Lake is 2.36 ft higher than a year ago (638.20 ft).
Oologah Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 656.10 ft (Jun 24, 2025). Lowest: 635.13 ft (Oct 29, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 62°/48°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:34 AM
Sunny · 69°/41°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 11:22 AM
Sunny · 72°/51°F · wind up to 5 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:47 PM
Hourly weather at Oologah Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 62°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 59°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 52°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 49°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 4 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 6 AM | 41°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 8 AM | 45°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 52°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 62°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 67°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGCM.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:34 AM–12:34 PM 10:58 PM–12:58 AM |
5:52 AM–6:52 AM 4:10 PM–5:10 PM |
6:53 AM 5:19 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:22 AM–1:22 PM | 6:55 AM–7:55 AM 4:45 PM–5:45 PM |
6:54 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:47 PM–1:47 AM 12:12 PM–2:12 PM |
7:56 AM–8:56 AM 5:25 PM–6:25 PM |
6:55 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:38 AM–2:38 AM 1:04 PM–3:04 PM |
8:54 AM–9:54 AM 6:12 PM–7:12 PM |
6:56 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM 1:55 PM–3:55 PM |
9:47 AM–10:47 AM 7:04 PM–8:04 PM |
6:57 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:21 AM–4:21 AM 2:46 PM–4:46 PM |
10:34 AM–11:34 AM 8:01 PM–9:01 PM |
6:58 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:10 AM–5:10 AM 3:34 PM–5:34 PM |
11:13 AM–12:13 PM 9:00 PM–10:00 PM |
6:59 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Oologah Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Walleye | |
| Crappie | |
| Paddlefish | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 29,460 acres |
| Max depth | 72 ft |
| Impounded | 1963 |
| Counties | Nowata, Rogers |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Oologah Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Oologah Lake FAQ
How full is Oologah Lake right now?
Oologah Lake is 100.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 2.56 ft above its conservation pool of 638.00 ft.
What fish are in Oologah Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Paddlefish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish at Oologah Lake.
What is the water level of Oologah Lake today?
Oologah Lake was at 640.56 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 2.60 ft above the historical median for November 8 (637.96 ft).
Is Oologah Lake higher than last year?
Oologah Lake is 2.36 ft higher than a year ago (640.56 ft now vs. 638.20 ft).
When is the best time to fish Oologah Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:34 AM–12:34 PM, 10:58 PM–12:58 AM.
Is the Oologah 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 Oologah Lake?
Oologah Lake covers about 29,460 acres and has a maximum depth of about 72 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Oologah 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 36.480, -95.650. Elevations are in feet above sea level.