Optima Lake
Optima Lake is a lake set in Oklahoma. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (12 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.
For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
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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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Optima Lake?
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Blue Catfish.
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?
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Optima Lake right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.