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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Thunderbird
Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 5,350 acres (8.4 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Thunderbird
Lake Thunderbird is a reservoir in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, covering 5,350 acres. It was made by Norman Dam on the Little River. Lake Thunderbird, completed in 1965, is the centerpiece of Lake Thunderbird State Park near Norman.
From end to end it runs about 7.4 miles with roughly 42 miles of shoreline. At about 1,040 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 58 ft at its deepest. Hall Park lies about 5.2 miles to the west.
- Size
- 5,350 acres (8.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 58 ft
- Shoreline
- About 42 miles
- End to end
- About 7.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,040 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Norman Dam, Little River
- County
- Cleveland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Oklahoma mix for a lake this size: 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 63°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
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:02 am · sunset 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Thunderbird
- Hall Parkabout 5.2 mi west
- Pinkabout 5.5 mi east
- Nobleabout 6.8 mi southwest
- Normanabout 7.2 mi west
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Questions about Lake Thunderbird
What fish are in Lake Thunderbird?
Lakes like Lake Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird?
About 58 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Thunderbird?
5,350 acres, with about 42 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Thunderbird?
Hall Park is about 5.2 miles west; Pink is about 5.5 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Thunderbird today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Thunderbird on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
