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Wakesurf Spot · Oklahoma

Lake Tenkiller

A clear-water reservoir of over 13,000 acres in eastern Oklahoma nicknamed 'Oklahoma's Clear Water Wonderland.'

Reviewed by Esme Navarro, Wakesurf Data Editor · Updated

Lake Tenkiller is a wakesurfing reservoir in Oklahoma, near Gore. A clear-water reservoir of over 13,000 acres in eastern Oklahoma nicknamed 'Oklahoma's Clear Water Wonderland.'

Lake Tenkiller (Tenkiller Ferry Lake) is known for deep, clean water and exceptional clarity that draws scuba divers. With over 13,000 acres of water and several full-service marinas, it offers wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing, and other tow sports.

The typical warm-weather window here is May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.

Source: Tenkiller Lake - Boating and Marinas. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Lake Tenkiller runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Lake Tenkiller (Tenkiller Ferry Lake) is known for deep, clean water and exceptional clarity that draws scuba divers. With over 13,000 acres of water and several full-service marinas, it offers wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing, and other tow sports. Oklahoma: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.