Monkey Island - Eastern Shoreon Grand Lake O' The Cherokees
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Predatory species like Bass
- 01Predatory species like Bass, Walleye, Pike, and Muskellunge are actively feeding on larger forage as water temperatures cool.
- 02Crappie and other panfish are staging around submerged structure and brush piles.
- 03Bottom-dwelling species such as Catfish, Carp, and Suckers remain active and will respond to grub and worm imitations.
- 04Focus fishing efforts on main lake points, coves with standing timber, and deeper creek channels.
- 05Warmer, overcast days may still provide intermittent topwater opportunities, especially for panfish and smaller bass.
What to tie on at Monkey Island - Eastern Shore
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Hopper Juan
Mid-summer through early fall, grasshoppers are a crucial food source along grassy banks for numerous species.
Buy at AmazonCrayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)
Crayfish are a primary food source for bass and walleye in rocky areas, making this a crucial subsurface pattern when stripped along the bottom.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become highly active in late spring and summer, making this pattern ideal for stripping slowly along weed beds where sunfish, bass, and crappie forage.
Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)
A classic and versatile streamer, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for bass, sunfish, and other predatory species year-round.
Yellow Sally
Yellow Sally stoneflies are often abundant during summer, attracting attention from various fish species.
Buy at AmazonMop Fly #12
This grub/larvae imitation is a general workhorse for putting fish in the net, effective across various species found in diverse habitats, especially for bottom feeders.
Panfish Popper
Excellent for generating explosive topwater strikes from panfish and bass during summer, especially fun in calm waters.
Buy at AmazonGurgler (Bass)
As water temperatures warm in summer, topwater action for bass and panfish increases, making this popper a good attractor during early mornings and late afternoons.
Crappie Jig Fly
Crappie are likely staging for the spawn around structure in warming spring waters.
Buy at AmazonOklahoma season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.