The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Foss Reservoir
Custer County, Oklahoma · about 6,060 acres (9.5 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Foss Reservoir
In Custer County, Oklahoma, Foss Reservoir covers about 6,060 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 28 miles. Its surface is about 1,640 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Arapaho, is about 12 miles east.
- Size
- About 6,060 acres (9.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 28 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,640 ft
- County
- Custer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Slow
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Oklahoma, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Foss Reservoir
- Arapahoabout 12 mi east
- Clintonabout 12 mi east
- Elk Cityabout 13 mi southwest
- Burns Flatabout 13 mi south
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Questions about Foss Reservoir
What fish are in Foss Reservoir?
Lakes like Foss Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Foss Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Foss Reservoir?
About 6,060 acres, with about 28 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Foss Reservoir?
Arapaho is about 12 miles east; Clinton is about 12 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Foss Reservoir today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Foss Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
