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Fort Gibson Lake conditions today

Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain

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Water level

555.27ft

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SSE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 78°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 77°F.

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Water level

555.27ft NGVD29

-0.07 ft in 7 days

0.38 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Fort Gibson Lake was at 555.27 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 555.65 ft, so the lake is 0.38 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Oklahoma
Surface area
17,902 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Gibson Lake
Coordinates
35.8697° N, 95.2304° W

Background reading: Fort Gibson Lake on Wikipedia

About Fort Gibson Lake

Fort Gibson Lake covers about 17,902 acres in Oklahoma and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Ft Gibson Lake, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

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.

Fort Gibson Lake questions

Is it windy on Fort Gibson Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 78°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 Fort Gibson Lake right now?

Fort Gibson Lake was at 555.27 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 555.65 ft, so the lake is 0.38 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Fort Gibson Lake?

Fort Gibson Lake covers about 17,902 acres (28 square miles) of surface water.

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