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
Lake Altus
Kiowa County, Oklahoma · about 5,050 acres (7.9 sq mi)
57°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Altus
In Kiowa County, Oklahoma, Lake Altus covers about 5,050 acres.
It stretches about 8.2 miles end to end with roughly 24 miles of shoreline. At about 1,530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Granite, is about 1.9 miles northwest. Lawton, the nearest city, is about 54 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 5,050 acres (7.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 8.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,530 ft
- County
- Kiowa 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
Lakes like Lake Altus in Oklahoma usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 57°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
- 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 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Altus
- Graniteabout 1.9 mi northwest
- Mangumabout 10 mi southwest
- Hobartabout 13 mi northeast
- Altusabout 17 mi south
- Lawtonnearest city, about 54 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Altus
What fish are in Lake Altus?
Lakes like Lake Altus 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 Lake Altus?
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 Lake Altus?
About 5,050 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Altus?
Granite is about 1.9 miles northwest; Mangum is about 10 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Altus today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Altus on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
