Water level
1,610.71ft (gage datum)
-0.06 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Canton Lake was at 1,610.71 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).
OklahomaNatural lake, 7,113 acres
Canton Lake conditions today
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Water level
1,610.71ft
Steady this week
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: S wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 75°F. Tuesday: S wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 72°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Oklahoma
- Surface area
- 7,113 acres
- USGS gauge
- 07238500, Canton Lake near Canton, OK
- Coordinates
- 36.1231° N, 98.5994° W
Background reading: Canton Lake on Wikipedia
About Canton Lake
Canton Lake covers about 7,113 acres in Oklahoma and is classed as a natural lake.
We read the level from USGS gauge 07238500, listed as Canton Lake near Canton, OK. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Canton Lake questions
Is it windy on Canton Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 75°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Canton Lake right now?
Canton Lake was at 1,610.71 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).
How big is Canton Lake?
Canton Lake covers about 7,113 acres (11 square miles) of surface water.
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