Skiatook Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Skiatook Lake near Skiatook, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.04 ft
0.05 ft below the median for November 8 (710.68 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
- 10:36 AM – 12:36 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:12 PM – 5:12 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Skiatook Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Skiatook 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.
Skiatook Lake level vs. last year
Skiatook Lake is 0.17 ft lower than a year ago (710.81 ft).
Skiatook Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 721.99 ft (Jun 20, 2025). Lowest: 703.27 ft (Oct 30, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 64°/47°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:36 AM
Patchy Fog · 71°/42°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 11:00 PM
Sunny · 75°/50°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:49 PM
Hourly weather at Skiatook Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 64°F | SW 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 | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 42°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 42°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 46°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 55°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 66°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KOWP.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:36 AM–12:36 PM | 5:53 AM–6:53 AM 4:12 PM–5:12 PM |
6:54 AM 5:21 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM 11:24 AM–1:24 PM |
6:56 AM–7:56 AM 4:47 PM–5:47 PM |
6:55 AM 5:20 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:49 PM–1:49 AM 12:14 PM–2:14 PM |
7:58 AM–8:58 AM 5:28 PM–6:28 PM |
6:56 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:40 AM–2:40 AM 1:06 PM–3:06 PM |
8:56 AM–9:56 AM 6:14 PM–7:14 PM |
6:57 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:32 AM–3:32 AM 1:57 PM–3:57 PM |
9:49 AM–10:49 AM 7:07 PM–8:07 PM |
6:58 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:23 AM–4:23 AM 2:48 PM–4:48 PM |
10:35 AM–11:35 AM 8:03 PM–9:03 PM |
6:59 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:12 AM–5:12 AM 3:36 PM–5:36 PM |
11:15 AM–12:15 PM 9:02 PM–10:02 PM |
7:00 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Skiatook Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Smallmouth Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Walleye | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 10,190 acres |
| Impounded | 1984 |
| County | Osage |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Special regulations: Striped bass and hybrids: 5 per day, only 2 of them 20 inches or longer.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Skiatook Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Skiatook Lake FAQ
How full is Skiatook Lake right now?
Skiatook Lake is 89.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 3.37 ft below its conservation pool of 714.00 ft.
What fish are in Skiatook Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish at Skiatook Lake.
What is the water level of Skiatook Lake today?
Skiatook Lake was at 710.63 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 0.05 ft below the historical median for November 8 (710.68 ft).
Is Skiatook Lake higher than last year?
Skiatook Lake is 0.17 ft lower than a year ago (710.64 ft now vs. 710.81 ft).
When is the best time to fish Skiatook Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:36 AM–12:36 PM.
Is the Skiatook 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 Skiatook Lake?
Skiatook Lake covers about 10,190 acres, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Skiatook 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 36.350, -96.150. Elevations are in feet above sea level.