Fishing Lake Thunderbird
AKA: Thunderbird Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Lake Thunderbird, OK
Channel Catfish Fishing
This year a healthy population of channel cats populate the waters of Lake Thunderbird, and can be found all around the lake. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive in the main lake area around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with cut bait or other popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include flathead and blue catfish.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Currently, largemouth bass are doing well in Lake Thunderbird due to excellent fisheries management by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for largemouth bass is generally good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass.
White Crappie
Plenty of healthy white crappie reside in Lake Thunderbird, as they are easy to catch this year on crappie jigs. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in spring and fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths.
Lake Thunderbird Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to 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.
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. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Thunderbird
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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.
Marinas
Calypso Cove Marina
100 Calypso Cove Ave
Norman, OK 73026
405 360-9846
Little River Marina
13801 Marina Rd
Norman, Oklahoma 73026
405-364-8335
Fishing Guides On Lake Thunderbird
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Fishing License
Click here for a Oklahoma Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lake Thunderbird State Park Campground - 405 360-3572
Lake Thunderbird OK Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Thunderbird
Calypso Cove Marina
100 Calypso Cove Ave.
Norman, OK 73026
405 360-9846
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Lake Thunderbird is a great destination for crappie, catfish, bass, saugeye, and sunfish fishing in central Oklahoma.
