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Lake Altus-Lugert is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Oklahoma. At around 6,260 acres (about 10 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Common Carp. If you are planning a trip, Tom Steed Reservoir, Foss Reservoir, and Lake Lawtonka are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Lake Altus-Lugert come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 7:05 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (85/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (95/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Wind 12 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 85° | 79° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 68° | 73° | 78° | 81° | 85° | 88° | 90° | 91° | 92° | 90° |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 7 PM CDT | 85°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM CDT | 79°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 9 PM CDT | 76°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 71°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 70°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 67°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 65°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 64°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 1% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 64°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 68°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 1% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 17 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 78°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 1% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 81°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 1% | 23% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 88°F | 21 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 1% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 21 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 1% | 18% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 91°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 92°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 90°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 88°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 92° | 68° | 93° | 73° | 95° | 71° | 87° | 64° | 79° | 61° | 74° | 53° | 71° |
| Wind | S 15 mph | SSW 12 to 21 mph | S 16 to 20 mph | S 16 to 20 mph | S 13 to 20 mph | S 13 to 16 mph | S 13 to 16 mph | SSW 15 mph | SSE 9 to 13 mph | WSW 12 to 15 mph | NNE 8 to 15 mph | NNE 17 to 21 mph | NNE 10 to 16 mph | NNE 7 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 23 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 24 mph | 23 mph | 24 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 29 mph | 25 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 14% | 62% | 69% | 69% | 48% | 42% | 41% | 15% | 15% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (19:00 local). Wind 13 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (80/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the south. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of OK Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Altus-Lugert is a popular freshwater reservoir located in OK, providing great recreation for boaters, kayakers, and outdoor travelers. With public access points distributed along the water's edge, launching a boat or paddleboard is straightforward and convenient. Facilities and day-use grounds are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Common Carp. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Altus-Lugert is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 10, 7:05 PM CDT