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Lake Altus

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 06:21 - 18:43

Lake Altus is a lake in Oklahoma. Most people come here for Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
97°
Fri
80%
95°
Sat
78%
97°
Sun
84%
96°
Best day
Mon
81%
88°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
95°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.86 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:28–19:28 Night 19:28–05:36

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 11:00–12:30 Minor period 20:39–22:09

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

18:00
95°
19:00
91°
20:00
87°
21:00
84°
22:00
83°
23:00
83°
00:00
86°
01:00
85°
02:00
84°
03:00
77°
04:00
77°
05:00
79°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
57%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Colour Clear water and good light: try live bait, colour secondary for flathead catfish.
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:

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About this water

Lake Altus-Lugert, also known as Lake Altus, Lake Lugert, Lake Lugert-Altus, and Lugert Lake, is a reservoir located on the North Fork Red River, about 17 miles (27 km) north of Altus, Oklahoma on the former site of the town of Lugert, Oklahoma. The river is the boundary between Greer County and Kiowa County, Oklahoma. The lake is used for fishing, boating, swimming, and irrigation. This is also the principal water supply for Altus.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Altus?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Altus?

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 Lake Altus?

Flathead Catfish is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Altus right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 25%.