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Lake O the Cherokees

Oklahoma
11.63 km²
36.6535, -94.7134
11 species
NHD {3F240A83-3EA4-4FFE-93A0-3C51EE0E584F}
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About Lake O the Cherokees

Lake O the Cherokees is a reservoir in Oklahoma, United States. It covers approximately 11.63 km² (2874 acres). The lake centroid is located at 36.6535° N, 94.7134° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Reservoir
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake O the Cherokees

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 38m
Dawn11:53
Sunrise12:19
Sunset23:56
Dusk00:22

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:23 – 13:19Excellent
  • Morning13:19 – 18:08Good
  • Midday18:08 – 20:56Calm
  • Afternoon20:56 – 22:56Good
  • Dusk22:56 – 00:52Excellent
  • Night00:52 – 11:23Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 09:11

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake O the Cherokees?

Species you can expect in or near Lake O the Cherokees include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Oklahoma waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake O the Cherokees?

Lake O the Cherokees covers approximately 11.63 square kilometres (2874 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake O the Cherokees located?

Lake O the Cherokees is located in Oklahoma, United States, with its centroid at 36.6535°, -94.7134°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF