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Waurika Lake sits in Oklahoma and is classified as a reservoir. Fish documented in the area include Walleye and Common Carp. It covers roughly 10,100 surface acres (about 16 square miles). For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Waurika Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 2:46 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (73/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (88/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 86/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south. Dawn hours (05:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
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| Temp (°F) | 87° | 88° | 88° | 90° | 88° | 86° | 84° | 80° | 79° | 78° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 72° | 72° | 70° | 70° | 72° | 76° | 79° | 83° | 85° |
| Wind (kts) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 88°F | 18 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 90°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 88°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 86°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 84°F | 13 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 80°F | 13 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 79°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 78°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 77°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 76°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 76°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 75°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 74°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 72°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 72°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 70°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 70°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 72°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 76°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 2% | 12% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 79°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 2% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 83°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 2% | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 2% | 9% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 8% | 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 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 91° | 70° | 91° | 74° | 91° | 74° | 89° | 69° | 80° | 62° | 69° | 51° | 66° | 48° |
| Wind | S 18 mph | S 12 to 17 mph | S 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 14 mph | S 12 mph | SE 9 mph | SW 9 mph | N 8 to 16 mph | N 17 to 21 mph | NNE 10 to 16 mph | NNE 6 to 12 mph | ENE 5 mph |
| Gusts | 28 mph | 27 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 22 mph | 32 mph | 30 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 16% | 44% | 73% | 79% | 80% | 67% | 25% | 4% | 0% | 2% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Waurika Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is partly cloudy (16% cloud cover). 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.
Fair for boating (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Good for sailing (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 17 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%).
Fair for kayaking (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Set against OK's varied geography, Waurika Lake is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking quality fishing and open-water boating. The lake provides access via public ramps and developed parklands around its perimeter. Follow all state watercraft registration and mandatory life jacket laws during your outing.
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 Walleye, 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 Waurika 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 11, 2:46 PM CDT