The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Cherokee
Rusk County, Texas · about 2,470 acres (3.9 sq mi)
68°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Cherokee
In Rusk County, Texas, Lake Cherokee covers about 2,470 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. The water sits about 280 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Tatum, is about 6 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,470 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- County
- Rusk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Cherokee
- Tatumabout 6 mi east
- Longviewabout 9.4 mi north
- Hallsvilleabout 9.5 mi northeast
- Kilgoreabout 9.9 mi west
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Questions about Lake Cherokee
What fish are in Lake Cherokee?
Lakes like Lake Cherokee usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Cherokee?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Cherokee?
About 2,470 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Cherokee?
Tatum is about 6 miles east; Longview is about 9.4 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Cherokee today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Cherokee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
