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Tom Steed Reservoir sits in Oklahoma and is classified as a reservoir. It covers roughly 6,400 surface acres (about 10 square miles). Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Lake Altus-Lugert, Lake Lawtonka, and Lake Ellsworth. 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 Tom Steed Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 10, 3:06 PM CDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (81/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (94/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Wind 12 mph from the south. 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) | 90° | 88° | 84° | 81° | 76° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 69° | 74° | 79° | 82° | 85° | 88° | 90° | 91° |
| Wind (kts) | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 90°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 88°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM CDT | 84°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM CDT | 81°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 17 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 9 PM CDT | 76°F | 14 mph SSE (158°) | 21 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 71°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 70°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 69°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 68°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 65°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 65°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 69°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 74°F | 16 mph SSW (203°) | 24 mph | 1% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 79°F | 18 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 1% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 1% | 23% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 88°F | 21 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 21 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 91°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 91°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
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 | Today October 10, 2026 | This Afternoon October 10, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 90° | 90° | 65° | 91° | 68° | 92° | 73° | 94° | 72° | 88° | 66° | 80° | 62° | 74° |
| Wind | SSW 10 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SSW 12 to 21 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 16 to 20 mph | S 15 to 18 mph | SSW 16 mph | S 15 mph | S 12 to 16 mph | SSE 9 to 14 mph | WSW 12 to 15 mph | N 9 to 15 mph | NNE 16 to 20 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 28 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 27 mph | 21 mph | 23 mph | 20 mph | 30 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 58% | 70% | 70% | 52% | 43% | 43% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Afternoon hours (17:00 local). 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 (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 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 (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 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 (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 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.
Situated in OK, Tom Steed Reservoir is a scenic freshwater reservoir, spanning approximately 10 square miles, popular with outdoor enthusiasts for year-round recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers utilize public access points across its shoreline to explore its waters. Always practice clean boating protocols and monitor local weather forecasts prior to departure.
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 Largemouth Bass. 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.
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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 Tom Steed Reservoir 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, 5:06 PM CDT