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Planning your next fishing trip in Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, centers around a network of well-managed urban lakes, reservoirs, and rivers that offer year-round action for bass, catfish, crappie, and more. From Lake Hefner and Lake Overholser to the Oklahoma River and smaller community ponds, anglers can target a wide mix of warmwater species using both bank and boat tactics right inside the metro. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Oklahoma City include: Lake Thunderbird, Lake Hefner, Arcadia Lake, Lake Overholser, Lake Stanley Draper, North Canadian River, Canton Lake, Fort Cobb Reservoir, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:27 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.
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  • Waning Crescent - 19% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    365,126 km
    Proximity:
    95.3 %
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 Oklahoma City
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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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 Crescent at 19% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -58 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
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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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Fishing Overview Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City fishing is built around a network of urban lakes like Lake Hefner, Lake Overholser, and Lake Draper, plus the Oklahoma River and numerous neighborhood ponds. These waters are heavily stocked and easy to access, giving anglers a realistic shot at quality largemouth bass, slab crappie, and hard-pulling catfish without leaving city limits.

Seasonal patterns drive success here. In early spring, focus on warming coves and windblown shorelines where bass, crappie, and sunfish push shallow. On Hefner and Draper, look for pre-spawn bass staging on secondary points and rocky breaks in 4–10 feet; slow-roll spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and compact jigs are consistent producers. Crappie concentrate around riprap, docks, and brush—small tube jigs under a fixed or slip float excel. As water temps climb into late spring and early summer, bass slide to main-lake points, submerged timber, and riprap edges, especially during low-light hours.

In summer, Oklahoma City anglers do well by shifting to deeper structure and current. On Lake Overholser and the Oklahoma River, catfish bite around channel edges, below low-head dams, and near inflowing creeks. Cut shad, chicken liver, and prepared stink baits on slip sinker rigs draw channel cats, while larger cut bait or live sunfish can tempt blue and flathead catfish. Night fishing is especially productive on calm, clear evenings when daytime pressure is high.

Fall brings some of the most predictable action of the year. Cooling water pushes shad shallow, and predator fish follow. Work windblown banks on Hefner and Draper with squarebill crankbaits, chatterbaits, and swimbaits for actively feeding bass. Crappie return to mid-depth brush piles and bridge pilings; slowly vertical-jig with small plastics or minnows to stay in the strike zone. White bass and hybrid stripers, where present, frequently school near main-lake points—watch for surface busts and have small spoons or in-line spinners ready.

Winter fishing revolves around slowing down and fishing vertical. Deep channels and drop-offs on Draper and Overholser hold crappie and catfish; electronics help locate tight schools. Jigging spoons, drop-shot rigs, or small hair jigs worked directly beneath the boat can be more effective than casting. Bank anglers can still connect by targeting the deepest accessible water near dams and bridge crossings with natural baits.

Habitat and access around Oklahoma City waters is diverse. Lake Hefner’s rocky shorelines and pier system favor shore anglers throwing jigs, jerkbaits, and live bait rigs. Lake Draper has more timber and offshore structure, rewarding boaters who graph points, humps, and channel swings. Numerous city ponds with mowed banks are perfect for quick trips, ultralight gear, and simple tactics like slip bobbers with worms or small soft plastics.

Tactical tips include downsizing presentations in clear water and on pressured ponds, using wind as your ally to push baitfish onto key banks, and rotating between power baits (crankbaits, spinnerbaits) and finesse options (wacky-rigged worms, Ned rigs) until you match fish mood. Focus on shade lines, riprap, and any visible cover in the heat of summer, and be ready to move frequently—urban fish see plenty of lures, so covering water and adapting quickly is crucial around Oklahoma City’s popular fisheries.

The Best Fishing Spots around Oklahoma City

Lake Thunderbird

A metro favorite near Norman, Lake Thunderbird offers crappie, saugeye, largemouth bass, and hefty blue/channel catfish, with spring crappie and saugeye runs around structure and summer catfish action on flats; multiple coves, points, and marinas provide plentiful shore access and ramps, and windblown banks can be excellent when shad stack, making it a reliable year‑round choice close to Oklahoma City.

Lake Hefner

Ringed by trails and parks, Lake Hefner is known for urban-access hybrid striped bass, walleye/saugeye, white bass, and catfish; anglers work the riprap and points on wind shifts, troll open water for schooling fish, and target nighttime walleye on the dam, with consistent bank options near the lighthouse and marinas and easy boat launching minutes from Oklahoma City neighborhoods.

Arcadia Lake

On Edmond’s east side, Arcadia Lake produces quality blue catfish, dependable crappie, pulse bites of white bass, and solid largemouth bass, with spring crappie in timbered coves, cats on ledges and river channels, and summer schoolers chasing shad off points; shore fishing is extensive around parks, and multiple ramps make boating simple from anywhere in Edmond.

Lake Overholser

Connected to the North Canadian, Lake Overholser offers easy-access blue and channel catfish, white bass, and occasional hybrid striped bass, with productive fishing near the dam, along the causeway, and in the western flats; wind-driven bait congregations spark fast bites, and nearby wetlands create a unique setting minutes from downtown Oklahoma City.

Lake Stanley Draper

A clear-water reservoir on OKC’s southeast side, Lake Stanley Draper features largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish, with spring bass on rocky points and flooded brush, summer deep-structure bites, and crappie on brushpiles and docks; generous ramps and piers complement quiet coves for bank anglers within the city limits of Oklahoma City.

North Canadian River

Up- and downstream of the metro, the North Canadian River yields blue and flathead catfish, white bass, gar, and carp, with best fishing around bends, sandbar drop-offs, and logjams; riffle-to-pool transitions and inflows can be hot during spring runs, and numerous pull-offs and trails provide informal access close to Oklahoma City.

Canton Lake

A regional draw northwest of OKC, Canton Lake is famous for walleye along with strong white bass, crappie, and catfish; anglers target walleye on rocky points and dam riprap at dawn/dusk, chase schooling sand bass in summer, and work brush and docks for crappie, with excellent boat ramps and ample shoreline within reach of Oklahoma City for day trips.

Fort Cobb Reservoir

Southwest of OKC, Fort Cobb Reservoir provides steady action for crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, and catfish; spring crappie pack shallow cover, bass relate to grass and points, and night catfishing is productive on flats, with broad shore access and well-kept ramps making it a favored weekend destination from Oklahoma City.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Oklahoma City area

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Sportsmans Club Dam - 8.05800548279km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Oklahoma City. 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.

Lightning Creek - 1.90407223294km , Ten Acre Dam - 2.1047550946km , Choctaw Sewage Lagoon Dam - 2.8941373415km , Brock Creek - 3.41533311058km , Quapaw Creek Site 23 Dam - 4.21187652521km , Shepherd Lake - 5.01497808437km , Crooked Oak Creek - 5.16911539754km , Oknoname 02730 Dam - 5.31381555982km , Oknoname 02729 Dam - 5.5094287033km , Thompson Lake - 5.62326842065km , Will Rogers Park Holding Pond Dam - 6.88726814076km , Belle Isle Dam - 6.96329609738km , Northeast Dam - 7.64860475189km , Cherry Creek - 7.78314031437km , Sportsmans Club Dam - 8.05800548279km , Lightning Creek Holding Pond C Dam - 9.44274450604km , Lightning Creek Holding Pond B Dam - 9.44274450604km , Aluma Dam - 9.45107629661km , Oknoname 083030 Dam - 9.81368793518km , Oknoname 24 Dam - 10.10227131215km , Lightning Creek Holding Pond A Dam - 10.45470575165km , Oknoname 3 Dam - 11.81234997846km , Shadow Dam - 11.92112178114km , Twin Lakes East Dam - 12.28551217944km , Oknoname 02702 Dam - 12.33366282356km , Oknoname 02701 Dam - 12.43723866568km , Oknoname 02731 Dam - 12.49887974094km , Woodlake Apartments Dam - 12.85752590637km , Twin Lakes West Dam - 13.09168347953km , The Pines East Dam - 13.10552365684km , Crutcho Creek - 13.20111246592km , The Pines West Dam - 13.21836290499km , Lake Leven - 13.21988638587km , Mustang Creek - 13.23795852904km , Leven Dam - 13.24728503687km , Knight Dam - 13.56731257133km , Oknoname 02726 Dam - 13.58596013857km , Oknoname 22 Dam - 13.60206290446km , Overholser Dam - 13.80148239088km , Oknoname 5 Dam - 13.81064261479km

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