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Lake Thunderbird

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 07:12 - 19:35

Lake Thunderbird is one of the lakes in Oklahoma. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.

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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%
97°
Fri
82%
94°
Best day
Sat
79%
96°
Sun
79%
97°
Mon
79%
89°

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.)
78°F
Air temp
93°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
29.91 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:27–08:27 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:26–18:26 Major period 04:26–06:26 Minor period 11:52–13:22 Minor period 21:30–23:00

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

19:00
93°
20:00
90°
21:00
89°
22:00
87°
23:00
85°
00:00
86°
01:00
85°
02:00
84°
03:00
83°
04:00
83°
05:00
82°
06:00
81°

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
71%
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
50%
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
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best 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:

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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 Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Striped Bass and Bluegill.

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?

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

What is biting at Lake Thunderbird right now?

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