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Lake Thunderbird

Oklahoma
22.25 km²
35.2336, -97.2568
11 species
NHD 130658516
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About Lake Thunderbird

Lake Thunderbird is a natural lake or pond in Oklahoma, United States. It covers approximately 22.25 km² (5498 acres). The lake centroid is located at 35.2336° N, 97.2568° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Thunderbird

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 37m
Dawn12:04
Sunrise12:29
Sunset00:06
Dusk00:31

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  • Dawn11:34 – 13:29Excellent
  • Morning13:29 – 18:18Good
  • Midday18:18 – 21:06Calm
  • Afternoon21:06 – 23:06Good
  • Dusk23:06 – 01:01Excellent
  • Night01:01 – 11:34Good
Moon: 12% · waning↑ 09:23

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Thunderbird?

Species you can expect in or near Lake Thunderbird include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Oklahoma waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake Thunderbird?

Lake Thunderbird covers approximately 22.25 square kilometres (5498 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Thunderbird located?

Lake Thunderbird is located in Oklahoma, United States, with its centroid at 35.2336°, -97.2568°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF