Grand Lake O' the Cherokees

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Mar 29, 2026

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

48 Fishing Reports

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Grand Lake O' the Cherokees Overview

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Spinnerbaits
4
Neko Rigs
2
Umbrella Rigs
2
Finesse Jigs
1
Frogs/Toads
1

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LUKEROUTHFISHING
Gold Ambassador
3/21/26
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Crankbaits 0-6'
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  57°
Omnia Fishing Report: Grand Lake Tournament Recap Tournament Overview We headed out to Grand Lake of the Cherokees bright and early on Saturday morning around 3:00 a.m. With no practice time during the week (thanks to work), we jumped right into the pre-spawn action. Conditions were warming up, and the water was definitely on the dirtier side. Our Game Plan We decided to stick around the Wolf Creek area near takeoff and focus on some classic shallow water power fishing. We started off with chatterbaits and spinnerbaits but didn’t have much luck at first. Eventually, the crankbait turned out to be the hero of the day, especially in that dirtier water. We focused on main lake and secondary points, looking for any areas with a bit of wind or baitfish activity. The fish weren’t everywhere but when we found them we got mutiple bites in small areas. Key Catches and Results We managed to land a solid 5.5-pounder that really anchored our bag. After that, we filled out our limit with a few more fish over the 3-pound mark. When all was said and done, we weighed in at 17.89 pounds, which landed us in 14th place out of a field of 198 boats not too shabby. Final Thoughts We didn’t need to run all over the lake. Once we found a couple of key areas holding fish, we just stuck around and milked those spots for bites every hour or so. The pre-spawn bite at Grand Lake is definitely about to heat up, so if you’re heading out there soon, crankbaits and even a few chatterbaits can get the job done. Use code Luke10 to save 10% off most tackle in the Omnia app or Online.
Bernicky Fishing
Gold Ambassador
3/5/26
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Umbrella Rigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  54°
Cold front pushed in, colder temps, Drip did well. Points and pockets on main water
Nathan M Gravert
Silver Ambassador
4/7/22
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Water Temperature
  60°
The water varies in color depending on where you're at on the lake, but either a white or chartreuse spinnerbait seems to produce wherever you're at. Get in the back of the pockets and roll it by any wood you can find. A bladed jig like a vibrashock is also producing really well and several bites can be had around the same cover either flipping or dragging a senko.