Guide To Fishing At Lake Thunderbird

AKA: Thunderbird Reservoir

Virtually surrounded by parks and public lands, Lake Thunderbird is a great place for boating and fishing. This 5,300-acre reservoir, in central Oklahoma, is only 5 miles east of Norman. 86 miles of shoreline welcome anglers fishing from the bank, or from a boat in search of the many fish species residing here.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Crappie, catfish, bass, saugeye, and sunfish are here in relative good numbers. Nine boat launch ramps serve boaters wishing to go skiing, sightseeing or fishing. Boats are available for rent, or bring your own kayak, canoe, pleasure boat, pontoon or fishing boat. Marinas, parks, camping, dining, convenience stores, and other local amenities welcome visitors to this friendly community.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, longear sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass, saugeye and spotted gar at Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Thunderbird

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Thunderbird Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Calypso Cove Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats and canoes
405 360-9846

Little River Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
405-364-8335

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

132nd Avenue Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off 132nd Avenue NE, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Calypso Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Turkey Pass, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Denver Corner Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, north side, off 108th Avenue NE, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Hog Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, northwest side, off Indian Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Little Axe Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Little Gravel Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Little River Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Little River State Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

North Sentinel Campground and Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off 88th Ave NE, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Post Oak Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off E Rock Creek Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.