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November 8, 2026 · 10:00 PM CST edition

Pool741.98 ftdown 0.11 ft from yesterday · at winter normal (742)
Water temp67°FODWC, Oct 30
Air & wind41°Fair · N 0 mph · 30.18 inHg · 100% humidity · 10:00 PM CST
Sun & moon6:50 AM / 5:16 PMNew Moon, 0% lit
Yesterday high / low57° / 37°Typical for date: 62° / 40°

Tonight clear then patchy fog, 38°. Monday patchy frost then sunny, 70°. Monday Night clear, 46°. Tuesday sunny, 73°.

Corps Pensacola (about 9:00 PM CST). Storage about 1.31 million acre-feet. Release 7757 cfs. Flood pool about 0.54% full.

This weekThe weeks are flying by. This past October was one of the warmest on record, with cool…

From the Grand Fishing Report

November 4, 2026 report

The weeks are flying by. This past October was one of the warmest on record, with cool mornings and warm afternoons, and plenty of people are still out on the water. Some lousy, rainy weather over the weekend kept a lot of folks home during the last weekend of muzzleloader season.

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November 6, 2026

Grove Merchants’ Christmas Open House this weekend

Friday–Saturday, Nov. 6–7, Grove’s chamber calendar lists the Merchants’ Christmas Open House (about 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Local shops open their doors for the…

EventsGroveholidaysshoppingNovember 7, 2026

Sleigh Bells Market debuts at Wolf Creek Expo Center

Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Wolf Creek Expo Center (1601 Sunrise Blvd., Grove). Holiday and handmade vendors; free admission. Listed on the Grove Area…

EventsGroveholidaysmarketNovember 7, 2026

Har-Ber Village wraps regular season; holiday lights ahead

Saturday, Nov. 7 is listed as Har-Ber Village’s last regular-season day in Grove — watch for the holiday schedule. Santa’s Ozark Mountain Village evenings with…

EventsGroveHar-Ber Villageholidays

On the water

Upcoming tournaments

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  • Nov 7–8, 2026Sow Seeker Bass ClubWolf Creek · bass · club
  • Nov 11, 2026ABA American Fishing Tour Div 65 / Lake Lodge Grand LakeWolf Creek · bass · weekday solo
  • Dec 2, 2026ABA American Fishing Tour Div 65 / Lake Lodge Grand LakeWolf Creek · bass · weekday solo
  • Dec 9–12, 2026TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team ChampionshipWolf Creek · bass · team; 2 days then top-5 Classic Fish-Off

From the GRDA / Grand Lake Association permit list. Dates can change, so check with the organizer.

Around the shore

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GroveDelaware CountyMonkey IslandDelaware CountyBerniceDelaware CountyKetchumCraig CountyLangleyMayes CountyDisneyMayes CountyAftonOttawa CountyCleoraDelaware County

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Jumping off the dock with a football
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