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Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 07:02 - 19:26

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees is a lake set in Oklahoma. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
93°
Fri
83%
93°
Best day
Sat
80%
94°
Sun
78%
94°
Mon
81%
87°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
93°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:17–08:17 Dusk 18:11–20:11

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:17–18:17 Major period 04:17–06:17 Minor period 11:47–13:17 Minor period 21:16–22:46

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
93°
19:00
90°
20:00
89°
21:00
88°
22:00
86°
23:00
84°
00:00
84°
01:00
83°
02:00
82°
03:00
82°
04:00
81°
05:00
81°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, bright sky slows things.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Striped Bass and Channel Catfish.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, often simply called Grand Lake, is a lake situated in Northeast Oklahoma in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range. It is administered by the Grand River Dam Authority. It is one of Oklahoma's 'Big Three' lakes, along with Lake Eufaula and Lake Tenkiller.

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More waters nearby

Lake Claremore Oklahoma · 43.6 mi away Fort Gibson Lake Oklahoma · 49.3 mi away Beaver Lake Arkansas · 56.0 mi away Lake Parsons Kansas · 61.6 mi away Illinois River Oklahoma · 73.1 mi away Birch Reservoir Oklahoma · 74.0 mi away Table Rock Lake Arkansas · 76.1 mi away Bluestem Lake Oklahoma · 86.8 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Grand Lake o' the Cherokees?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Bluegill.

Do you need a fishing license at Grand Lake o' the Cherokees?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Grand Lake o' the Cherokees?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Grand Lake o' the Cherokees right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 28%.