Grand Lake O' the Cherokees Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Grand Lake O' the Cherokees near Grove, Oklahoma. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
+0.05 ft
0.07 ft below the median for November 8 (742.15 ft, records since 2019).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:49 AM – 6:49 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:31 AM – 12:31 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:06 PM – 5:06 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:55 PM – 12:55 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees level, last 30 days
How full is Grand Lake O' the Cherokees?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees level vs. last year
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees is 0.24 ft lower than a year ago (742.30 ft).
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 753.07 ft (May 9, 2022). Lowest: 741.56 ft (Feb 22, 2025).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 60°/44°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:31 AM
Sunny · 68°/39°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 11:19 AM
Sunny · 71°/51°F · wind up to 5 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 11:44 PM
Hourly weather at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 60°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 58°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 52°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 48°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 44°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 42°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 4 AM | 39°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 6 AM | 39°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Frost |
| Mon 8 AM | 42°F | Calm | 0% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 52°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 62°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 66°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGMJ.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:31 AM–12:31 PM 10:55 PM–12:55 AM |
5:49 AM–6:49 AM 4:06 PM–5:06 PM |
6:50 AM 5:15 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:19 AM–1:19 PM | 6:52 AM–7:52 AM 4:41 PM–5:41 PM |
6:51 AM 5:14 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:44 PM–1:44 AM 12:09 PM–2:09 PM |
7:53 AM–8:53 AM 5:21 PM–6:21 PM |
6:52 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:35 AM–2:35 AM 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
8:51 AM–9:51 AM 6:08 PM–7:08 PM |
6:53 AM 5:13 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:26 AM–3:26 AM 1:52 PM–3:52 PM |
9:44 AM–10:44 AM 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
6:54 AM 5:12 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:17 AM–4:17 AM 2:42 PM–4:42 PM |
10:31 AM–11:31 AM 7:57 PM–8:57 PM |
6:55 AM 5:11 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:07 AM–5:07 AM 3:31 PM–5:31 PM |
11:11 AM–12:11 PM 8:56 PM–9:56 PM |
6:56 AM 5:11 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Grand Lake O' the Cherokees: fish species & lake facts
Fish species
| Largemouth Bass | |
| White Bass | |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | |
| Crappie | |
| Paddlefish | |
| Channel Catfish | |
| Blue Catfish | |
| Flathead Catfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 41,749 acres |
| Max depth | 133 ft |
| Impounded | 1940 |
| Counties | Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa |
| Managed by | Grand River Dam Authority |
Special regulations: Crappie: 15 per day combined, 10-inch minimum (lake, tributaries and below Pensacola Dam to the SH 82 bridge); restrictions on bowfishing, gigging, noodling and snagging below Pensacola Dam.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation – Grand Lake O' the Cherokees. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the Oklahoma fishing regulations before you keep fish.
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees FAQ
How full is Grand Lake O' the Cherokees right now?
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees is 100.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The lake is 0.08 ft above its conservation pool of 742.00 ft.
What fish are in Grand Lake O' the Cherokees?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Paddlefish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees.
What is the water level of Grand Lake O' the Cherokees today?
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees was at 742.08 ft (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District) today. That is 0.07 ft below the historical median for November 8 (742.15 ft).
Is Grand Lake O' the Cherokees higher than last year?
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees is 0.24 ft lower than a year ago (742.06 ft now vs. 742.30 ft).
When is the best time to fish Grand Lake O' the Cherokees today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:31 AM–12:31 PM, 10:55 PM–12:55 AM.
Is the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees level data official?
Yes. Water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the reservoir, and are provisional. Percent full is published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Weather comes from the National Weather Service.
How big and how deep is Grand Lake O' the Cherokees?
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees covers about 41,749 acres and has a maximum depth of about 133 feet, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lakes near Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
Data: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (pool elevation, provisional). Percent full: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Forecast: National Weather Service for 36.600, -94.850. Elevations are in feet above sea level.