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Lake Elmer Thomas (LETRA)

Oklahoma, United States
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Lake Elmer Thomas (LETRA) at a glance

Lake Elmer Thomas (LETRA) is a shore dive site in Oklahoma, United States. Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 3h ago
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Site hazards: Submerged granite boulders close to the surface; swimmers in beach season; variable visibility after wind

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed9:00–21:00
Thu9:00–21:00
Fri9:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:11 · Sunrise 6:40 · Sunset 20:41

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Channel catfish
Best time: Late spring through early fall

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan69% 12 kn
  2. Feb62% 13 kn
  3. Mar49% 15 kn
  4. Apr38% 15 kn
  5. May55% 13 kn
  6. Jun63% 13 kn
  7. Jul78% 12 kn
  8. Aug78% 12 kn
  9. Sep80% 11 kn
  10. Oct63% 13 kn
  11. Nov72% 12 kn
  12. Dec73% 12 kn

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Largemouth bassCommonly seen
  • BluegillCommonly seen
  • Channel catfishCommonly seen
  • CrappieOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A small, scenic lake set among the granite boulders of the Wichita Mountains on the Fort Sill boundary near Lawton, with a public recreation area (LETRA) operated by Army MWR. It is a long-standing local dive spot with roughly 15 ft average visibility, abundant sunfish and bass around the rock piles, and easy beach entries. The surrounding terrain sits around 1,300 ft elevation.

shore

Submerged granite boulders close to the surface; swimmers in beach season; variable visibility after wind

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