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Optima Lake

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 06:31 - 18:43

Optima Lake is a lake set 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 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
79°
Best day
Wed
84%
79°
Thu
81%
81°
Fri
84%
76°
Sat
78%
83°

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.)
73°F
Air temp
72°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.98 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:28–19:28 Night 19:28–05:46

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 73% lit
Major period 19:45–21:45 Major period 07:45–09:45 Minor period 15:10–16:40 Minor period 00:49–02:19

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

22:00
72°
23:00
71°
00:00
69°
01:00
68°
02:00
67°
03:00
65°
04:00
65°
05:00
64°
06:00
63°
07:00
63°
08:00
64°
09:00
64°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

For Flathead Catfish, the fishing tends to peak 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.
Colour Low light: try live bait, scent and movement for flathead catfish.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
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

Optima Lake was built to be a reservoir in Texas County, Oklahoma. The site is just north of Hardesty and east of Guymon in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

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More waters nearby

Foss Reservoir Oklahoma · 129.5 mi away Lake Altus Oklahoma · 158.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Optima Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Optima Lake?

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 Optima Lake?

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

What is biting at Optima Lake right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 24%.