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Altus, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Altus, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Altus, Oklahoma centers around Altus City Reservoir and nearby lakes on the edge of the Great Plains, offering consistent action for warmwater anglers. From stocked rainbow trout in winter to bass, catfish, and sunfish the rest of the year, Altus gives shore and small-boat fishermen plenty of opportunity close to town. Clear, wind-swept water, riprap shorelines, and modest brush cover define the local fishing experience. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:54 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    91%
  • Waning Gibbous - 91% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 12th August
  • Distance to earth:
    387,023 km
    Proximity:
    43.8 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Altus
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    02:48 am - 04:48 am
  • minor Time:
    08:40 am - 10:40 am
  • major Time:
    03:01 pm - 05:01 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:23 pm - 11:23 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 91% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -39 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 1 Aug 09:21 • 34.638, -99.334
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Altus

Fishing around Altus, Oklahoma is focused primarily on Altus City Reservoir and a network of small municipal and farm ponds scattered across Jackson County. Anglers will find a classic southern plains mix of largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish, with seasonal stockings of rainbow trout in the cooler months. Wind is a near-constant factor, and most productive patterns revolve around riprap, shallow points, and whatever brush or isolated cover is available.

Seasonal patterns in Altus follow the warmwater calendar. Late winter into early spring sees prespawn bass and crappie staging along the first breaks off shoreline rocks and at the mouths of small coves. As water temperatures climb into the 60s, expect bass to move shallow, often spawning in protected pockets with a bit of gravel or scattered brush. Crappie slide up with them, making slow presentations with small jigs or minnows around any visible cover extremely effective.

Summer fishing is dominated by early-morning and evening windows. Largemouth bass feed on shad and sunfish around riprap dams, bridge pilings, and wind-blown banks. Midday, bass pull off to slightly deeper breaks, where dragging a Carolina-rigged soft plastic or a medium-diving crankbait along the bottom is reliable. Catfish action picks up as water warms; channel cats are common near inflows, rocky shorelines, and gentle points. Stink baits, cut shad, chicken liver, and punch baits fished on simple slip-sinker rigs catch fish consistently.

Fall around Altus brings some of the most predictable fishing of the year. As temperatures drop, bass and white bass push shad toward the surface, especially on breezy points and along the dam. Throwing shad-colored crankbaits, lipless cranks, or small swimbaits can produce fast action. Crappie regroup on deeper brush and vertical structure; electronics help, but careful probing with light jigs under a slip float also works well.

In winter, cold fronts and north winds can make conditions tough, but the area shines with rainbow trout stocking in designated urban waters. Ultralight spinning tackle with small inline spinners, PowerBait nuggets, or salmon eggs will handle most situations. For warmwater species in cold months, slow down presentations: jigging spoons, small plastic worms, and live minnows worked near the bottom around the deepest available structure are the best bets.

Productive habitat and tactics around Altus revolve around:

  • Riprap and rocky banks – Key for bass, catfish, and sunfish. Crankbaits, Texas rigs, and slip-bobbered nightcrawlers all produce.
  • Wind-blown points – Excellent for bass and white bass when shad are present; use moving baits that mimic baitfish.
  • Brush, laydowns, and docks – Prime for crappie and bluegill. Vertical presentations with small jigs or live minnows are effective.
  • Inflow areas and slight current – Attract channel catfish; soak baits on the bottom with enough weight to hold.

Ultralight to medium spinning gear covers most Altus scenarios. Use lighter line in clear water—6–10 lb test for bass and crappie—and step up to 15–20 lb for catfish. Shore access is plentiful around the reservoir, making it friendly for bank anglers; focus on changes in bottom composition and any visible structure when deciding where to set up.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Altus area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Altus. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Altus City Reservoir Dam - 2.43849684979km , Altus Reservoir Dam - 2.43849684979km , Horse Branch - 11.37182316816km , Oknoname 031008 Dam - 13.12909469278km , Oknoname 065002 Dam - 17.47206630704km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 27 Dam - 17.59417300149km , Oknoname 065003 Dam - 18.04559544717km , Salt Fork Red River - 20.24255120122km , Oknoname 065001 Dam - 20.51861909222km , Salt Fork Red River - 20.91492385181km , Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site K2 Dam - 20.96892134902km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 298 Dam - 21.32052747803km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 28a Dam - 21.6227501303km , Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site K3 Dam - 22.05947095134km , Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site K6 Dam - 22.38576512381km , Oknoname 075017 Dam - 23.01397048404km , Wilson 115 Dam - 23.08071599832km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 28c Dam - 23.29809561808km , Oknoname 075006 Dam - 23.33182423916km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 29a Dam - 23.9915018075km , White Lake - 25.36968157508km , Elm Fork Red River - 25.93009283998km , Oknoname 075004 Dam - 26.43848892772km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 18 Dam - 26.48584378911km , Lloyd Sullivan Dam - 26.6345219821km , Oknoname 075005 Dam - 26.69352262271km , Oknoname 075003 Dam - 27.10465543214km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 17 Dam - 27.78103380304km , Altus Dam - 27.79146095832km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 24 Dam - 28.07771994631km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 16a Dam - 28.50709148544km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 16 Dam - 28.85131257265km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 23 Dam - 29.10991741903km , Wanderers Creek - 29.58422455711km , Wanderers Creek - 29.70479879539km , J L Briscoe Dam - 29.93270413293km , Ayers Island (historical) - 29.98037049997km , East Otter Creek - 30.77263710097km , West Otter Creek - 30.79825765058km , Tri-County Turkey Creek Site 20 Dam - 30.85615187905km

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