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Lake Altus

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 06:01 - 16:40

Lake Altus is a lake in Oklahoma. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
64°
Best day
Fri
77%
62°
Sat
80%
57°
Sun
79%
60°
Mon
83%
60°
Tue
76%
64°

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.)
57°F
Air temp
48°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.0 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:16–07:16 Dusk 15:25–17:25

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:46–08:46 Major period 18:46–20:46 Minor period 00:44–02:14 Minor period 13:17–14:47

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

06:00
48°
07:00
51°
08:00
55°
09:00
60°
10:00
64°
11:00
67°
12:00
68°
13:00
69°
14:00
69°
15:00
69°
16:00
66°
17:00
60°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
80%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 14 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
37%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 14 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
35%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 14 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
23%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
23%
Average conditions right now.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped 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:

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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 Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass and Common Carp.

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?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Altus right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 62%.