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Foss Reservoir

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 06:20 - 18:43

Foss Reservoir is a lake set in Oklahoma. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
96°
Fri
78%
94°
Sat
78%
95°
Sun
84%
93°
Best day
Mon
80%
86°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
96°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.86 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:35–07:35 Dusk 17:28–19:28

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:34–17:34 Major period 03:34–05:34 Minor period 11:01–12:31 Minor period 20:37–22:07

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

17:00
96°
18:00
87°
19:00
76°
20:00
78°
21:00
78°
22:00
77°
23:00
77°
00:00
77°
01:00
76°
02:00
75°
03:00
74°
04:00
74°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
51%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
49%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
49%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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 Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Striped Bass and Bluegill.

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?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Foss Reservoir right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 28%.