Waurika Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Waurika Lake near Waurika, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
+0.01 ft
0.35 ft below the median for November 8 (949.75 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
- 5:57 AM – 6:57 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:44 AM – 12:44 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:25 PM – 5:25 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Waurika Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Waurika 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.
Waurika Lake level vs. last year
Waurika Lake is 2.36 ft lower than a year ago (951.77 ft).
Waurika Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 962.91 ft (May 8, 2025). Lowest: 946.89 ft (Jan 21, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/54°F · wind up to 2 mph
New Moon · major 10:44 AM
Sunny · 73°/49°F · wind up to 7 mph · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:08 PM
Sunny · 76°/56°F · wind up to 9 mph · rain 1%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:57 PM
Hourly weather at Waurika Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | NW 2 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | SSW 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 52°F | WSW 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 51°F | WNW 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 51°F | WSW 1 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 52°F | SSW 1 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 62°F | S 2 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | SSW 5 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | SSW 7 mph | 3% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KDUC.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:44 AM–12:44 PM | 5:57 AM–6:57 AM 4:25 PM–5:25 PM |
6:58 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:08 PM–1:08 AM 11:32 AM–1:32 PM |
6:59 AM–7:59 AM 5:01 PM–6:01 PM |
6:59 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:57 PM–1:57 AM 12:22 PM–2:22 PM |
7:59 AM–8:59 AM 5:43 PM–6:43 PM |
7:00 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:48 AM–2:48 AM 1:14 PM–3:14 PM |
8:57 AM–9:57 AM 6:30 PM–7:30 PM |
7:01 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:40 AM–3:40 AM 2:05 PM–4:05 PM |
9:49 AM–10:49 AM 7:22 PM–8:22 PM |
7:02 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:31 AM–4:31 AM 2:56 PM–4:56 PM |
10:36 AM–11:36 AM 8:18 PM–9:18 PM |
7:03 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:20 AM–5:20 AM 3:44 PM–5:44 PM |
11:17 AM–12:17 PM 9:16 PM–10:16 PM |
7:04 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Waurika Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Saugeye | |
| Crappie | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish | |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 10,114 acres |
| Max depth | 52 ft |
| Impounded | 1977 |
| Counties | Jefferson, Stephens, Cotton |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Waurika Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Waurika Lake FAQ
How full is Waurika Lake right now?
Waurika Lake is 89.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 2.00 ft below its conservation pool of 951.40 ft.
What fish are in Waurika Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, Saugeye, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Sunfish at Waurika Lake.
What is the water level of Waurika Lake today?
Waurika Lake was at 949.40 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 0.35 ft below the historical median for November 8 (949.75 ft).
Is Waurika Lake higher than last year?
Waurika Lake is 2.36 ft lower than a year ago (949.41 ft now vs. 951.77 ft).
When is the best time to fish Waurika Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:44 AM–12:44 PM.
Is the Waurika 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 Waurika Lake?
Waurika Lake covers about 10,114 acres and has a maximum depth of about 52 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Waurika 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 34.250, -98.080. Elevations are in feet above sea level.