Oologah Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District β€’ Dam completed 1963 β€’ 29,460 surface acres β€’ 216.9 miles of shoreline

Oologah Lake

640.46 ft MSL In flood pool
Updated
2.46 ft vs normal pool (638.00 ft) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWT) Β· checked 2026-11-04
24h change: -0.06 ft
Oologah Lake water level
Pool Elevation Gauge Normal vs Flood
Normal 638.00' Flood 661.00' 640.46'
30-Day Level Trend Oologah Lake water level
30d Change: +0.02 ft 7d Change: +0.01 ft

Fishing Oologah Lake

Solunar Fishing Report Β· Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Oologah Lake Fishing Report

Solunar RatingFair (2/4)
Best solunar period β€” Moon Overhead 7:36 AM–9:36 AM CST

Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:36 AM–9:36 AM CST; lake at 640.46 ft, 2.5 ft above normal pool, down 0.06 ft in 24 hours.

Minor PeriodMoonrise
1:39 AM – 2:39 AM
Major PeriodMoon Overhead
7:36 AM – 9:36 AM
Minor PeriodMoonset
2:22 PM – 3:22 PM
Major PeriodMoon Underfoot
7:58 PM – 9:58 PM
Sunrise 6:49 AMSunset 5:23 PMMoonrise 2:09 AMMoonset 2:52 PMTimes in CST

The solunar rating follows solunar theory, an angler tradition rather than a measurement. Today's rating reflects no favourable solunar factors today. Moon and sun times are calculated for the lake's location; it is not a catch report.

Fishing & Boating Rules

Official Sources
Commonly Targeted Species:
🐟 Largemouth bass🐟 White crappie🐟 Paddlefish🐟 Walleye🐟 White bass🐟 Striped hybrid bass🐟 Channel catfish🐟 Blue catfish🐟 Flathead catfish

Limits, licenses, and boating requirements change often. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Oologah Lake:

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Copernicus Sentinel-2

Latest Satellite Image of Oologah Lake

A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.

Captured 2026-10-22 (0.1% cloud cover in scene)
Sentinel-2 true-colour satellite image of Oologah Lake captured 2026-10-22
10 m/px β€’ Level-2A surface reflectanceOpen full image β†—

Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.

Living Near Oologah Lake

Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Oologah Lake is managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.

Flood pool and easements. The normal pool is 638.00 ft MSL and the flood pool reaches 661.00 ft MSL, a 23 ft difference. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.

Nearby towns. Oologah, OK, Claremore, OK, Nowata, OK. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.

Lakefront Living & Property

Living on Oologah Lake

Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Oologah Lake? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.

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Updated
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Updated
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Updated
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Updated
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Updated
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Updated
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Updated
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Updated
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