Wister Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Wister Lake near Wister, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.03 ft
-0.24 ft
2.80 ft below the median for November 8 (476.67 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
- 5:44 AM – 6:44 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:10 PM – 5:10 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:54 PM – 12:54 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Wister Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Wister 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.
Wister Lake level vs. last year
Wister Lake is 2.50 ft lower than a year ago (476.39 ft).
Wister Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 496.77 ft (May 29, 2025). Lowest: 472.23 ft (Nov 2, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Partly Cloudy · 62°/47°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:30 AM
Sunny · 71°/40°F · calm
New Moon · major 11:18 AM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/48°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 4%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:43 PM
Hourly weather at Wister Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 62°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 48°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 45°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 42°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 41°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 58°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 68°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KFSM.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 10:54 PM–12:54 AM |
5:44 AM–6:44 AM 4:10 PM–5:10 PM |
6:46 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:18 AM–1:18 PM | 6:46 AM–7:46 AM 4:45 PM–5:45 PM |
6:47 AM 5:17 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:43 PM–1:43 AM 12:08 PM–2:08 PM |
7:47 AM–8:47 AM 5:26 PM–6:26 PM |
6:48 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:34 AM–2:34 AM 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
8:45 AM–9:45 AM 6:13 PM–7:13 PM |
6:49 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:26 AM–3:26 AM 1:51 PM–3:51 PM |
9:38 AM–10:38 AM 7:06 PM–8:06 PM |
6:50 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:17 AM–4:17 AM 2:42 PM–4:42 PM |
10:25 AM–11:25 AM 8:02 PM–9:02 PM |
6:51 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:06 AM–5:06 AM 3:30 PM–5:30 PM |
11:05 AM–12:05 PM 9:00 PM–10:00 PM |
6:52 AM 5:13 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Wister Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| Spotted Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish | |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 6,077 acres |
| Max depth | 39 ft |
| Impounded | 1949 |
| County | Le Flore |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Special regulations: Below Wister Dam to 1/4 mile past the old/new channel confluence: trotlines and throwlines banned.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Wister Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Wister Lake FAQ
How full is Wister Lake right now?
Wister Lake is 55.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 4.13 ft below its conservation pool of 478.00 ft.
What fish are in Wister Lake?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Sunfish at Wister Lake.
What is the water level of Wister Lake today?
Wister Lake was at 473.87 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 2.80 ft below the historical median for November 8 (476.67 ft).
Is Wister Lake higher than last year?
Wister Lake is 2.50 ft lower than a year ago (473.89 ft now vs. 476.39 ft).
When is the best time to fish Wister Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 10:54 PM–12:54 AM.
Is the Wister 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 Wister Lake?
Wister Lake covers about 6,077 acres and has a maximum depth of about 39 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Wister 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 34.930, -94.700. Elevations are in feet above sea level.