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Oologah Lake sits in Oklahoma and is classified as a lake. It covers roughly 29,500 surface acres (about 46 square miles). Sitting at around 638 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 48 feet. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, and Paddlefish. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Skiatook Lake and Lake Hudson. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Oologah Lake so you can plan a visit.
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Air Quality Alert issued October 8 at 3:31PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Overall Good (80/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Kayaking (89/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 69° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 68° | 74° | 78° | 83° | 85° | 87° | 88° | 89° | 88° | 85° | 82° | 77° | 75° | 73° | 71° | 69° | 68° | 68° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 66°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 74°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 78°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 83°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 89°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 88°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 85°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 82°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 77°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 71°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | 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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 89° | 62° | 87° | 62° | 89° | 68° | 90° | 71° | 90° | 70° | 85° | 68° | 81° |
| Wind | S 0 to 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 10% | 33% | 54% | 67% | 67% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Oologah Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east. Gusts to 4 mph. 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.
Poor for sailing (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east. Gusts to 4 mph. 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.
Providing high-quality outdoor access in OK, Oologah Lake accommodates powerboats, fishing craft, and paddleboards across its open waters. The lake is an essential community resource for water recreation and ecological conservation. Observe all posted navigation aids and safe boating distances while on the water.
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 Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Paddlefish. 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 Oologah Lake 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 9, 3:08 AM CDT