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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Tom Steed Reservoir
Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 6,400 acres (10 sq mi)
58°F water, calm this morning.
About Tom Steed Reservoir
Tom Steed Reservoir is a reservoir in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, covering 6,400 acres. It was made by Mountain Park Dam on the West Otter Creek. Tom Steed Reservoir, completed in 1975 behind Mountain Park Dam, is considered one of the best fishing areas in southwest Oklahoma.
It stretches about 4.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. At about 1,400 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Snyder, is about 6.2 miles south. Lawton, the nearest city, is about 34 miles east.
- Size
- 6,400 acres (10 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,400 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Mountain Park Dam, West Otter Creek
- County
- Kiowa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Tom Steed Reservoir
Anglers come to Tom Steed Reservoir for catfish, crappie and largemouth bass. At 58°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
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
3 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 7:08 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Tom Steed Reservoir
- Snyderabout 6.2 mi south
- Hobartabout 17 mi north
- Altusabout 18 mi southwest
- Cacheabout 21 mi southeast
- Lawtonnearest city, about 34 mi east
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Questions about Tom Steed Reservoir
What fish are in Tom Steed Reservoir?
Tom Steed Reservoir holds catfish, crappie and largemouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Tom Steed 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 Tom Steed Reservoir?
6,400 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Tom Steed Reservoir?
Snyder is about 6.2 miles south; Hobart is about 17 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Tom Steed Reservoir today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Tom Steed Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
