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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Optima Lake
Texas County, Oklahoma · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
62°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Optima Lake
In Texas County, Oklahoma, Optima Lake covers about 730 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.9 miles. Its surface is about 2,710 ft above sea level. Hooker is about 11 miles north.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,710 ft
- County
- Texas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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, 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. With the surface at 62°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- 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
2 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.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 5:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Optima Lake
- Hookerabout 11 mi north
- Guymonabout 18 mi west
- Perrytonabout 26 mi southeast
- Goodwellabout 27 mi west
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Questions about Optima Lake
What fish are in Optima Lake?
Lakes like Optima Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Optima Lake?
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 Optima Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Optima Lake?
Hooker is about 11 miles north; Guymon is about 18 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Optima Lake today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Optima Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
