Lake Tenkiller
USACE Tulsa District • Built 1952 • 12,900 surface acres • 130 miles shoreline
Lake Tenkiller
Great Day on the Water
Level is right at normal conservation pool (-0.6 ft), water temp is a comfortable 76°f, light winds around 5 mph, no active algae or safety advisories.
What to Know About Lake Tenkiller
Known as Oklahoma's 'Heaven in the Hills'. Water clarity easily exceeds 15 feet in summer, making it the premier inland scuba diving destination in the state (featuring an underwater dive park with sunken planes and boats near Tenkiller State Park).
Boat Ramps & Launches
Public concrete launches, usable lake elevations, and federal pass info🚤 Barnacle Bill'S
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Brewers Bend
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Brewers Bend Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Burnt Cabin
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Carters Landing
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Carters Landing Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Cherokee Landing State Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
🚤 Chicken Creek Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Chicken Creek South Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Cookson Bend Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Cookson Bend Marina
Usable (Level OK)Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
🚤 Elk Creek Landing Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Elk Creek Marina
Usable (Level OK)Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
🚤 Highway 10 Landing Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Pettit Bay Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Sixshooter
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Sizemore Landing
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Sizemore Landing Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Snake Creek Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Spaniard Creek
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Spaniard Creek Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Tenkiller State Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
🚤 Webbers Falls City Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Official federal, Corps of Engineers & state park campsites⛺ Chicken Creek
$18 - $32 / nightHead to Chicken Creek Campground for tons of fun on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. As one of the most popular campgrounds on the lake, Chicken Creek boasts modern facilities, impressive vistas, convenient access to boati...
⛺ Cookson Bend
$18 - $32 / nightCookson Bend Campground is a popular area that lies on Tenkiller Ferry Lake, among the Cookson Hills of the Ozark Mountains. Visitors here delight in breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs rising from t...
⛺ Elk Creek Landing
$18 - $32 / nightElk Creek Landing Park is a nice, quiet, enjoyable campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. It has modern facilities and handy access to the lake. The region features breathtaking views of 200-foot limestone bluffs r...
⛺ Pettit Bay
$18 - $32 / nightPettit Bay Campground on Tenkiller Ferry Lake is a recreational paradise for visitors looking for a well-kept waterfront facility, which offers convenient access for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. It is...
⛺ Snake Creek
$18 - $32 / nightSnake Creek Park is one of the most popular campgrounds on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. With modern facilities, convenient access to boating, and plenty of opportunities to view wildlife, it's no wonder campers come he...
⛺ Strayhorn Landing
$18 - $32 / nightStrayhorn Landing, located on a peninsula on Tenkilller Ferry Lake, is an excellent place to relax and have fun on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. With modern facilities, a panoramic view of the lake, convenient access to...
Full-Service Marinas
Fuel docks, wet slips, ship stores, and boat rentals⚓ Cookson Bend Marina
Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
⚓ Elk Creek Marina
Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
Today's Fishing Outlook
Favorable feeding forecast today with the First Quarter (56% illuminated). Surface water is 76°F with a steady pool (-0.01' in 24h). Fish will feed aggressively along windblown points and main-lake humps during the primary major window.
Fishing Regulations & Species
State Wildlife AgencyLicense Info: Standard ODWC license.
Regulations Summary: Smallmouth minimum length is 14 inches.
View Official Wildlife Department Regulations →Lake Rules & Boating Safety
Dive flags mandatory for scuba divers. Spearfishing restricted to designated non-game species.
Recent Community Reports
Real-time water clarity, hazards, and ramp wait times shared by boaters and anglers.
No community reports submitted in the last 24 hours for Lake Tenkiller
Were you on the water today? Share water clarity, ramp conditions, or hazards to help fellow lake visitors.
Spaceborne Satellite Observation & Water Clarity
Fresh multi-spectral overhead Earth observation from the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 constellation (10m spatial resolution).
Satellite imagery and indices processed via Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) / Sentinel Hub API. Data reflects actual surface conditions at the time of orbital passage.
Derived from Band 4 red reflectance across open water pixels. Low reflectance indicates minimal suspended silt and high underwater visibility for angling and navigation.
Normalized Difference Chlorophyll Index (NDCI: 0.025) measures phytoplankton concentration using Red-Edge (B05) and Red (B04) bands to detect early bloom development before surface scums appear.
Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) contrasts Green and Near-Infrared spectra to map shallow shoals, sandbars, and exposed islands (like Sometimes Island on Travis or Wood Island on Texoma).
Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Algorithmically matched to today's water temperature (76°F), lake elevation, and weather forecast.
Bassdash UPF 50+ Performance UV Sun Protection Fishing Hoodie
Ultra-breathable moisture-wicking UV shield designed to prevent all-day open water sunburn and heat fatigue without overheating.
Onyx A/M-24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (USCG)
Lightweight, comfortable low-profile design that automatically inflates upon immersion while allowing full arm mobility for driving and casting.
SereneLife 10'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (Complete Kit)
Calm winds (5 mph) offer pristine mirror-calm coves for touring, paddleboard fitness, and shoreline exploration.
Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer
High-frequency CHIRP sonar pinpoints submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, bait balls, and suspended gamefish with crisp target separation.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Tenkiller
Verified marine operators, boat slip facilities, and licensed guide services.
⚓ Cookson Bend Marina
Full-service marina facility providing vessel mooring, guest slip rentals, marine fuel dock, and lakefront boater amenities on Lake Tenkiller.
⚓ Elk Creek Marina
Full-service marina facility providing vessel mooring, guest slip rentals, marine fuel dock, and lakefront boater amenities on Lake Tenkiller.
Charter Guide or Boat Rental on Lake Tenkiller?
Reach thousands of visiting boaters and anglers checking live water levels, surface temperatures, and ramp conditions before heading to Lake Tenkiller.
Living on Lake Tenkiller
Considering buying a lake cabin, dockable waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Tenkiller? Water levels, dock stability, and flood pool buffers are critical factors in waterfront valuation.
Deep Cookson Hills gorge with 35 feet of flood storage pool buffer.
Gore, OK
Trout capital of Oklahoma positioned along the lower Illinois River tailwaters below Tenkiller Dam.
Tahlequah, OK
Capital of the Cherokee Nation, Northeastern State University, Illinois River floats, and north lake access.
Vian, OK
Gateway along I-40 providing quick travel to Snake Creek, Tenkiller State Park, and southern marinas.
Cookson, OK
Central lakefront community home to Cookson Bend, Sixshooter Marina, and luxury bluff-view homes.