Lake Thunderbird

Overview

Lake Thunderbird is managed by Bureau of Reclamation and is located near Norman, Oklahoma. Norman Dam and Lake Thunderbird, features of the Norman Project, are located on Little River about 13 miles east of downtown Norman. The lake provide municipal water to Norman, Midwest City and Del City. The lake has approximately 6,000 water surface acres, 7,108 land acres and has 86 miles of shoreline. Extensive recreational facilities have been constructed at he lake as part of Lake Thunderbird State Park. The facilities include several hundred campsites (many with full hookups), lake huts, several boat ramps, developed hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, picnic shelters, two marinas, restaurants and riding stables. Accessible from numerous roads. Fishing year-around. Species include largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, sockeye and white bass.