Can you swim here today?
Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Oklahoma · Lake
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Tenkiller Ferry Lake is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 07198000, 7.1 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 07198000, as of Oct 20, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 20 (median 293 ft³/s over 73 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Oct 20 (median 293 ft³/s over 73 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oklahoma yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Illinois River near Gore, OK (7.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.