Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
Grand River Dam Authority • Dam completed 1940 • 41,749 surface acres • 460 miles of shoreline
Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
Fishing Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
Grand Lake o' the Cherokees Fishing Report
Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:33 AM–9:33 AM CST; lake at 741.97 ft, 0.0 ft below normal pool, up 0.06 ft in 24 hours.
Official Fishing Reports
Latest report for Grand Lake o' the Cherokees: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oct 30, 2026 →
Fishing & Boating Rules
Official SourcesLimits, licenses, and boating requirements change often. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees:
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Latest Satellite Image of Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.
Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
Marinas from official listings, plus open spots for local guides and rental operators.
Featured Fishing Guides on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
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Marinas & Boat Rentals on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
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Living Near Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees is managed by Grand River Dam Authority. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.
Flood pool and easements. The normal pool is 742.00 ft MSL and the flood pool reaches 755.00 ft MSL, a 13 ft difference. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.
Nearby towns. Grove, OK, Langley, OK, Disney, OK, Monkey Island, OK. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.
Living on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.
Grove, OK
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Langley, OK
Disney, OK
Ketchum, OK
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