Lake Thunderbird

Lake fishing Oklahoma · 06:38 - 20:33

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

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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%

99°

Tue

74%

101°

Wed

74%

104°

Thu

75%

103°

Best day

Fri

75%

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

78°F

Wind

13 mph

Pressure

29.99 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 16:59

Best times today

Dawn 05:53–07:53 Day 07:53–19:18 Dusk 19:18–21:18

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:43–04:43 Major period 14:43–16:43 Minor period 21:11–22:41 Minor period 08:46–10:16

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

78°

10:00

80°

11:00

83°

12:00

86°

13:00

88°

14:00

89°

15:00

91°

16:00

91°

17:00

91°

18:00

90°

19:00

89°

20:00

86°

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:

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About this water

Lake Thunderbird is a reservoir located in Norman, Oklahoma. The lake was constructed between 1962 and 1965 for the purpose of providing municipal water to the nearby communities of Del City, Midwest City and Norman. It is formed by an earthfill embankment (dam) 7,300 feet (2,200 m) long and up to 144 feet (44 m) high on the Little River.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Thunderbird?

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 Lake Thunderbird?

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 Thunderbird?

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

What is biting at Lake Thunderbird right now?

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