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Foss Reservoir

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 05:45 - 19:41

Foss Reservoir is a lake in Oklahoma. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
93°
Mon
74%
101°
Tue
74%
103°
Wed
74%
103°
Thu
76%
102°
Best day
Fri
76%
102°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
79°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
30.05 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:00–07:00 Day 07:00–18:26 Dusk 18:26–20:26

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:51–03:51 Major period 13:51–15:51 Minor period 20:19–21:49 Minor period 07:54–09:24

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

09:00
79°
10:00
82°
11:00
85°
12:00
87°
13:00
89°
14:00
90°
15:00
91°
16:00
91°
17:00
91°
18:00
90°
19:00
88°
20:00
84°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
39%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
28%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

Foss Reservoir, also known as Foss Lake, is in Custer County, Oklahoma on the Washita River, about 15 miles (24 km) west of Clinton, Oklahoma. The reservoir was constructed during 1958–1961 by the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation. The project was known originally as the Washita Basin Project. The lake and dam were named for the community of Foss, Oklahoma, about 6 miles (9.7 km) south of the site. Their primary purpose is to regulate flow of the river and to provide water for the cities of Bessie, Clinton, Cordell and Hobart. It is western Oklahoma's largest lake and lies entirely within Foss State Park.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Foss Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish and White Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Foss Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Foss Reservoir?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Foss Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 47%.