Artificial Lure here with your morning Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025. Folks woke up to a crisp start here on the Big O—temps started off near 57°F and we’re heading for a high around 79°F. Winds have been light out of the north-northeast at 4–7 mph, which is perfect for both boating and shoreline action. Sunrise hit at 6:35 a.m., and sunset will roll in at 5:40 p.m. Conditions are stable, with mostly clear skies and just a touch of morning haze lifting off the water.

Tides aren’t a major factor on the lake itself, but if you’re fishing closer to the Kissimmee River or down at the Harbours, you’ll see a slight movement in water levels through the day. Overall, Okeechobee’s water clarity has been good in the bays and along the grass lines, and that’s keeping fish active as the cool front settles in.

Fishing activity has definitely picked up since the weekend. According to Clewiston Fishing Report, the water temperature is cooling down, which means the mighty largemouth bass are getting fired up for their fall feed. Anglers are reporting solid numbers—multiple boats landed 10–20 bass per trip in the past few days, with sizes running 2–6 lbs and the occasional hawg pushing 8 lbs in deeper grass pockets near Harney Pond and Eagle Bay. Bluegill are biting steadily around the beds west of Tin House Cove, and crappie are moving shallow with the cooler nights, especially around the rim canal.

Recent catches include:
- Largemouth bass (most common, 2–8 lbs)
- Black crappie (up to 1.5 lbs, rim canal and near Pier)
- Bluegill and redear sunfish (hand-sized, outstanding action on worms)
- Some catfish and bowfin mixed in the north end sloughs

If you want the hot spots, locals are pointing to:
- **Eagle Bay**
- **Harney Pond Canal**
- **Big Lake Marina**

The points and harbours here are loaded with baitfish, and the bass are stacking along hydrilla walls and any patchy grass mats. Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina and Okee Taintie Marina have been busy all week, reporting good stringers off the main channel.

Best Lures and Bait right now:
- **Top picks:** Black/blue chatterbaits, green pumpkin soft plastics (Senko or Speed Worm), and white swim jigs are all producing solid bites in the grass. On cloudier days, throw a popping frog along the mats—Bass are blowing up on topwater in the low light hours.
- **Live bait:** Big wild shiners are always a winner for Okeechobee bass; use them around deeper grass holes or canal mouths for your best shot at a trophy.
- For crappie, tiny jigs tipped with minnows are getting the job done, especially under floating mats near the Harbours and bridges.

FWC just wrapped their annual fall update, and there’s good news—the lake’s ecology is recovering nicely after last year’s low-water scares. Habitat is healthy, and plenty of fish are moving into new areas. Local guides agree, this next week will bring some banner days on the water.

Before you head out, check your gear and be mindful of shifting weather—afternoon breezes might pick up. And as always, double-check for local area closures or freshwater regs, especially near protected grass beds.

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This is Artificial Lure, bringing you today’s Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 5th, 2025—out here where the big bass roam, and the early November bite is putting on a true South Florida show.

First things first, weather’s been mild overnight with dawn temps brushing the low 70s and forecast highs in the mid-80s. Plan for light north-northwest winds holding steady, keeping the main Lake comfortable and water relatively clear—especially along the northern and western shores from Horse Island to Buckhead Ridge. Sunrise hit us at 6:36 AM, with sunset coming up at 5:37 PM, so you get a healthy window for those prime morning and late afternoon feeds.

Don’t let tide tables throw you off here on Okeechobee—it’s the wind you watch, since the Lake’s freshwater and wind pushes the water clarity and depth around rather than true lunar tides. Right now, thanks to lower water levels through the fall, there’s heaps of new eel grass and hay grass sprouting all across the shallows, especially on the protected North and North-West sides.

Lake O’s largemouth bass bite is absolutely on fire this week, thanks to the recent cool snaps and the ongoing Florida Bass Nation State Championship last weekend. According to Chris Kingree, bass have moved up heavy into the spawn and they're nesting shallow in less than two feet of water, from Horse Island all the way up through Buckhead Ridge. Most tournament bags included a couple of stud fish over six pounds, lots of healthy 2- and 3-pounders, and some limits running twenty pounds or better. There’s been good numbers caught, but you’ll have to weed through the smaller males to find the big girls. Family groups and guides out here have been hauling in bass with grins all around—the joy is real when that line goes tight.

Bait and lure choice has been the difference maker: reaction baits like a Gambler Big EZ or Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper swimbait in lighter shad colors are hammering fish in open grass. If you’re punching reeds and cattails, flip a black/blue-flake Senko or creature bait with a 3/8 oz tungsten for best results. Soft-plastic lizards, like a Strike King Rage Lizard, are money when worked around beds in that new growth. Don’t overlook a hard-thumping ChatterBait or vibrating jig in the dirtier corners, either; they’ll pull that kick-up reaction strike when the sun’s high.

Live shiners, as always out here, will put numbers in the boat for both the novice and the seasoned angler. Rig up and free-line them by the edges of eelgrass for a shot at a double-digit trophy.

Looking for hotspots? Head to the sheltered coves just east of Buckhead Ridge, up in Tin House Cove, or around the clearer stretches by Horse Island. The hay grass and eel grass lines are loaded. If you want to get in on the morning feed, get there early on the outside grass lanes—by 10AM that bite tapers off and you’ll want to slow down with a soft stickworm or creature bait.

Other catches around the Lake include bluegill schooling up in cuts and some solid crappie showing on the deeper side of main-lake reeds—minnows or small beetle spins are your ticket.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The lake’s sitting pretty at about 14.5 feet above sea level—ideal for fall fishing. Water clarity is excellent across the board, so whether you’re running the outside grass lines or poking around way back in, you’ve got options. Weather’s fair this morning, mild in the mid-60s climbing to the high 70s, with only a faint breeze. Sunrise hit just after 6:35 AM, with sunset about 6:41 PM, so there’s a good window for those sunrise and sunset bites, especially since the solunar activity is “very high” today according to Tides4Fishing, peaking during those magic hours.

Lake Okeechobee continues to deliver on the famed fall bite. Last week, several local guides reported folks limiting out on largemouth bass—plenty of solid two- to four-pounders, with a few over 6 lbs making folks grin ear to ear. There’s also been a decent showing of speckled perch and some quality bluegill if you’re looking for a mixed bag. While the bass steal the headline, a couple anglers picked up some nice crappie deep off the rim canals in 8–12 feet of water.

Top baits have been all about matching shad and bluegill. The Strike King Redeye Shad in sexy shad color has outperformed most lipless cranks, thanks to its tight vibration and flash—locals swear by it for covering water quick and getting those aggressive strikes. For those flipping the heavy mats or working vegetation edges, a black and blue or junebug soft stick worm Texas-rigged has pulled in numbers. Zoom Super Flukes and Booyah spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse have also done solid work, especially early when bait is active near the hard lines.

Live bait’s king if you want numbers—wild shiners rigged free-line around the Kissimmee grass or inside points are tempting those heavier females. Best bite for shiners has been mid-morning as things warm and again about an hour before sunset.

Today’s tides in nearby Palm Beach show a solid incoming cycle shaping up: the best activity lines up with an 8:49 AM high and another spike about sunset, so plan to fish those windows hardest. Even though Okeechobee doesn’t get direct tidal influence, these cycles often sync up with local bass feeding patterns.

Hot spots right now: Worm Cove on the north end has been particularly productive, with good water and room for several boats—Steve Daniel on his recent YouTube report recommended it for both numbers and size, making it a haven for both tournaments and casual anglers. The Harney Pond Canal area is another solid bet, especially the outside edges where hydrilla meets clean water. If you’re staying in town, the north end near the city of Okeechobee offers more food and lodging, plus quick access to great launches.

All in all, it’s classic Okeechobee: lots of bites, a shot at big ones, and that crisp November air getting the fish fired up. Thanks for tuning in to the report—remember to drop a line, subscribe for updates, and share your catches.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Monday, November 3rd, 2025.

The Big O greeted us today with a waxing gibbous moon at 89% illumination. Sunrise was at 6:36 AM, and sunset will be at 5:38 PM. Weather’s on the brisk side for South Florida, with north winds at 10 to 15 knots making moderate chop on the main lake. By sundown, expect the breeze to pick up—stay safe and keep an eye on the sky because scattered showers could pop up throughout the day, especially as those fronts roll over from the north, according to the National Weather Service.

Tidal reports for the region show moderate amplitude this week, so there’s decent water movement in the morning and late afternoon. Major fish activity windows today line up just before sunrise and then again late afternoon, so plan your casts accordingly—twilight bites are on.

On the catch front, Okeechobee is living up to its legend. Recent outings saw largemouths smashing weedless frogs and Fluke-style soft plastics, especially in the grass mats and around the edges of the hydrilla beds. According to Spreaker's Lake O Bass Bite, anglers pulled in some monster bass this weekend, with slabs stacking up for those slow-rolling spinnerbaits and pitching jigs under the shade. Panfish, especially crappie and bluegill, are piling up around the Tin House Cove and Eagle Bay—two hot spots for numbers and healthy fish. Folks throwing small jigs tipped with live minnows reported limits within a couple hours.

Bass in the Big O are still feeding shallow, but with the north breeze stirring things up, keying in on points like Eagle Bay and Popash Slough is money. Big Lake Marina and Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina offer easy access to productive water and have seen plenty of action. If you want to hunt big ones, Eagle Bay is seeing steady pressure but keeps coughing up hawgs for consistent casters.

Best lures today: weedless frogs in dark green or black for those early surface strikes over grass. Zoom Flukes and quick-moving spinnerbaits in shad hues work perfectly once the sun’s up. For soft plastics, green pumpkin and watermelon colors are getting hammered. If you’re finesse fishing, Ned rigs and tubes—especially on lighter fluorocarbon—are drawing bites when bass get finicky. Live wild shiners are always reliable if you’re set up for big bass.

Crappie and bluegill are on the chew: small hair jigs, beetle spins, or live minnows around submerged brush and near marinas are stacking up your stringers.

Currently, average catches per boat are five to ten bass ranging from two to five pounds, with several slabs over 2 pounds on the panfish side.

Hot spots you’ll want to hit are Eagle Bay and Popash Slough for consistent bass, while Tin House Cove and Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina are producing for crappie and panfish. Don’t ignore the northern reed lines when winds are up—the bait’s drifting there, and so are the big mouths.

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Artificial Lure here with your Sunday Lake Okeechobee fishing report, November 2nd, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:27 this morning, with sunset coming up at 6:40 this evening, giving us plenty of daylight to enjoy the fall bite. Weather’s been on the mild side after a short cool snap last week—a comfortable morning in the low 60s, heading toward a high near 78. Light winds out of the northeast should keep the lake surface manageable, and with yesterday’s rains already soaked in, clarity is fair-to-good across much of the lake.

Tides aren’t a big factor here, but water levels are sitting stable thanks to recent water releases from the Corps, as Fox 4 News reported. The bass bite has benefited from consistent levels and steady water temps in the upper 60s. Low solunar activity means midday lulls, but peak feeding has lined up nicely with both sunrise and the late afternoon golden hour.

Recent catches have been classic for this time of year—plenty of healthy largemouth bass, most running in the 2- to 4-pound range. A few locals at the Roland Martin Marina shared stories of some 6 and even 7 pounders boated on the outside grass lines near Monkey Box and Tin House Cove, both early and at dusk. Shiners are always a ticket for a big bite, but right now, anglers are scoring with artificials too.

Top lures lately are weedless frogs, especially in areas with matted hydrilla and Kissimmee grass. Major League Fishing pros and guides out here say the Strike King Sexy Frog and Booyah Pad Crasher have both produced, particularly with a steady, patient retrieve. When the frog bite slows, switching to a weightless Zoom Super Fluke, in watermelon red or junebug, has picked up fish on the edges. Spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse and black-blue jigs pitched deep into cover are putting solid fish in the boat as well.

If you’re after crappie, minnows under a float are working, with good fish being caught drifting near the rim canal by Taylor Creek and also over by Harney Pond. Bluegill and shellcracker are still nipping worms and crickets along the north shore, especially around Indian Prairie.

Two hot spots you’ll want to check out today: first, the Monkey Box area—start on the outside edges early, then move inside as the sun comes up. Second, Harney Pond Canal is a strong bet for both bass and panfish, especially if you can dodge the crowds and find a quiet pocket.

Boat traffic has picked up with the weather turning so nice, but the fish haven’t seemed skittish—just remember to move gently and pick apart the cover. If you’re shore-bound, the pier at Okeechobee City Park has seen action, especially on shiners and Texas-rigged worms.

That’s your Lake O report, folks. Tight lines to everyone getting out on the Big O today, and don’t forget: always check for changing conditions, stay safe, and respect our beautiful water.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Saturday, November 1st, 2025. It’s a classic fall morning: calm after that strong front rolled through earlier in the week, with skies clearing up and a light chill on the air—just enough to bring on that bass bite. Sunrise crept in at 7:36 AM, and you’ll see the sun dip down tonight at 6:38 PM. Temps are kicking off in the mid-60s and climbing toward 80, with a northeast breeze picking up by midday. Expect mostly sunny skies, gentle winds, and glassy runs early—ideal for working your favorite water.

Lake Okeechobee’s water is cooling off, and with the full moon just a couple nights ago, tides and solunar tables are lighting up major feeding windows in the early morning and again late afternoon. According to FishingReminder, your best action will run from sunrise through about 10 AM, then pick up again between 3 PM and sunset. If you’re planning weedline or structure fishing, time those casts for when bait is most active.

Bass reports have been red-hot—Captain Nate Shellen and other guides say solid numbers of largemouth are still feeding heavy before winter patterns set in. Fish are schooling up on outside grass lines and points, with catches this week topping 40–50 bass during the morning bite, and plenty in the three- to five-pound range. A few folks have even stuck double-digit fish near Tin House Cove, Buckhead Ridge, and the north shore reeds. If you want numbers and maybe your personal best, find those offshore hydrilla beds and you won’t go wrong.

For techniques, it’s classic Okeechobee: topwater frogs and buzzbaits just after dawn in the shallow grass, then switching to black-and-blue or junebug Senkos, ChatterBaits, and swim jigs once the sun gets up. Live wild shiners are still flat-out unbeatable right now for both numbers and big girls—get a dozen in the livewell if you want to fool a lunker. For the artificial crowd, white or shad-pattern swimbaits near the peppergrass have also been producing solid strikes. If you’re chasing crappie, shoot docks and thicker grass clumps with live minnows or chartreuse jigs; the cooler temps have started stacking papermouths in 6–8 feet of water near Eagle Bay and the Kissimmee River mouth.

In terms of species variety, panfish numbers are up, and if you’re after catfish, try cut bait in deeper channels as the sun gets high. The bream and bluegill have been picking up along the rocky points; red wigglers or crickets will fill a bucket fast.

The best two hot spots this weekend are the Kissimmee River mouth—look for schooling bass, crappie, and surprisingly good bluegill action—and Tin House Cove, which is stacking up with big resident bass hugging the outside edges of the hydrilla mats. Don’t overlook Eagle Bay in the early mornings, especially for crappie and catfish.

A quick heads up for anyone traveling east: recreational hogfish harvest is now closed along the Atlantic and Florida Keys as of today, but stays open in the Gulf and up around here, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife. So stick to the classic Okeechobee targets this weekend.

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It’s your local fishing insider Artificial Lure, back with your Lake Okeechobee update for Friday, October 31st, 2025—Halloween morning, and trust me, there’s nothing spooky about the bite! Today’s sunrise hit at 7:28 a.m., setting us up with gorgeous October weather: partly cloudy skies, highs in the low 80s, and winds building to about 10–15 knots by noon. Water temps are solid, standing between 75 and 80 degrees, and water levels are steady at 13.9 feet and rising—a perfect setup for both bass and slab chasers.

Let’s dive into the action. Largemouth bass are in transition with the cooling trend. Guides fishing out of Clewiston and Okeechobee City have been hauling in easy three-to-five pound limits—no giants, but steady, quality fish stacking around the spoil islands west. Your hot ticket is working jerkbaits and spinnerbaits in shad or sexy shad patterns, especially along thick eelgrass lines or drifting the river channels by Tin House and Dyess Ditch. This week, artificials are beating out live bait, but if the wind ramps up, a big wild shiner could fool a big’un.

The real freshwater fireworks though? It’s the speck—crappie if you’re new back east—bite. The fall spawn is red hot, especially mid-lake near Observation Shoal, Kings Bar, and those hydrilla mats out from Dyess Ditch. Boats are reporting 100–150 fish days, slabs up to 2 pounds and 12–14 inches! Chartreuse or pink jigs tipped with live minnows—vertical jigged in 8–12 feet—are filling coolers before lunchtime. If you’re planning a shore session, work those deeper dock pilings or any old canal mouth; you won’t be disappointed.

For a change of pace, drop some cut bait in the deeper holes near the rim canal—channel cats are prowling hard and you might tangle with a prehistoric gar or even a big bowfin. It’s no surprise, October’s known for mixed bags when water’s on the move.

Best baits this week:
- For bass: 1/2 oz spinnerbaits (white or shad), suspending jerkbaits, soft plastics like Zoom Trick Worms in watermelon or junebug, and don’t forget a topwater frog for that early a.m. action.
- For crappie: Tiny jigs (1/32–1/16 oz) in chartreuse/white, and live minnows as a tipper—they’re working overtime right now.
- Catfish: Cut shad or chicken liver.

Hot spots to hit today:
- Tin House Cove for numbers, especially early
- Dyess Ditch edges for both bass and slabs
- King’s Bar for the big crappie bite
- Observation Shoal for mixed bags when that east wind starts

Lake conditions are prime with a light chop this morning, getting breezier by noon. So pack your bug spray—the skeeters are still buzzing. Bring a fluorocarbon leader for the clearer water and don’t forget polarized shades for spotting mat edges.

Don’t ignore those FWC rules and your safety gear—life jackets on deck, friends. If you need a professional hand, guides like Mark Shepard and Mark Rogers are dialed in and booking fast.

That’s the scoop from Lake O. Cast smart, fish safe, and may your ice chest be heavy by sunset—today at 6:32 p.m. Thanks for tuning in to your trusted local source, Artificial Lure! Make sure you hit subscribe for more real-time updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - October 30, 2025

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your daily Lake Okeechobee report. Let's dive right in.

The National Weather Service is calling for northwest winds 15 to 20 knots this morning, with lake waters staying choppy. We're looking at moderate chop conditions, so bring your bigger boat if you've got it. Tonight those winds shift, bringing us lighter conditions as we head into Friday.

Today's sunrise was around 6:45 AM, and we're looking at sunset near 5:15 PM, so you've got a solid day on the water ahead of you.

Now here's the exciting part—the fish are spawning right now! That means they're active and aggressive, which is fantastic news for anglers like us. Recent tournament reports show flipping is producing big numbers, especially with soft plastics. The top rigs that are working include black and blue jigs paired with creature baits, watermelon-colored craw tubes, and shaky heads with trick worms.

If you're heading out, grab some Strike King Rage Tail Craws in Okeechobee craw colors, black and blue combinations, and don't sleep on green pumpkin baits either. The lake level's sitting at 13.95 feet, up from where we were earlier in the season.

**Hot Spots:** Focus on the shallow flats where you find vegetation—that's where spawning fish congregate. Work the canal systems along the lake's perimeter too.

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Lake Okeechobee served up a classic south Florida fall morning today—crystal blue skies, calm air, and a sunrise that broke around 7:33 a.m., bathing the freshwater in golden light. By 7:30, temperatures were sitting pretty near the upper 60s, pushing to mid-80s by midday, and not a cloud in sight. The hot, dry spell continues, with water clarity much improved thanks to last year’s recovery operations and slow water release out of the big lake, as the U.S. Army Corps says lake levels are just under 14 feet and holding steady.

No big fronts swinging through, and that means steady bass activity. Recent fishing action, as reported by local guides and anglers, has shown consistent bites from largemouth bass, channel catfish, and panfish—especially bluegill. Most of the bass coming in are under 3 pounds, with the biggest caught today pushing that 2-pound mark. Still, some monsters lurk beneath: the FWC’s TrophyCatch program honored nine anglers last week for landing bass over 13 pounds in the region this season, including fish caught right here on Okeechobee waters. So keep your line ready if you want a shot at a Hall of Fame catch.

Fish weren’t stacking up in big schools this morning. The bite pattern meant picking off singles—move 50 yards and grab another—typical for late October. From my boat and bank, speed worms remain king. Zoom Magnum speed worms rigged Texas-style with an eighth ounce slip sinker and a bobber stop, fished slow through the thick grass, put fish in the boat all morning. If the bite drops off, drop down to a smaller worm and lighter line; 17-pound test did the trick for me. Some folks went with flukes or the classic horny toad for topwater excitement right at dawn, especially around grass edges and lilly pads before switching over when the surface action stopped.

Don’t forget the juice—shrimp attractant sprayed on the bait held those bass a little longer, plus helped worm slide through nasty grass mats. If you’re aiming for panfish or bluegill, live bait like crickets and small minnows around the rim canal and the north shoreline have produced steady action, with a few chunky panfish caught early. Catfish can be found deeper: chicken livers and cut bait on the bottom is the go-to for whisker-heads.

Rapala shad-style crankbaits in DT-4 and DT-6 patterns coaxed a few finicky fish from open water near some of the clearer stretches in Tin House Cove and South Bay area, according to tournament regulars. Both spots are hot right now, especially Tin House Cove for early birds; South Bay shines after sunrise when the grass warms up.

If you’re scouting a spot for the afternoon bite, try the west wall near the canal entrances, especially as sunset hits around 6:43 p.m. Fish move shallow as the light fades, feeding tight to cover—prime for a slow-rolled worm or a soft plastic swimbait.

Tides don’t affect freshwater Okeechobee, but release rates from the lake can change current, especially closer to the Caloosahatchee. The Corps reports increased minimum targets downstream this week, but lake flow stays gentle for now: perfect conditions for finesse tactics.

Long story short, no giants today but plenty of good fish, blue clear skies, and prime fall fishing weather. Downsize your tackle, slow your presentation, and you’ll avoid the skunk. For bass, stick to speed worms and horny toads early; for panfish, live bait around grass beds is a sure bet. If you crave variety, channel cats are biting hard on stink bait in deeper cuts.

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Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Sunrise hit just before 7:30 AM, painting the lake with gold while temps hovered in the low 70s. We’ve got mild fall conditions holding steady—light winds, partly cloudy skies, and stellar water clarity. No rain in the forecast, so expect the bite to stay hot with the moon and sun lining up for prime feeding.

Bass are leading the show out here. Largemouths are in a fall frenzy, especially on moving baits. Recent catches have been outstanding, with yesterday’s local Xtreme Bass Series winners stacking an 8.58-pound Okeechobee beast and plenty of 18–25 pound tournament bags showing up. Word is, Eagle Bay and Tin House Cove are producing solid numbers right along the reed lines, while Big Lake Marina is always a go-to for those steady catches. Panfish like bluegill and shellcracker are loaded up on grass flats and brush, and the crappie bite is holding firm over deeper holes—especially out near Chancy Bay.

Best baits and lures today: the wacky-rigged senko is still the top dog during slick conditions. When the wind picks up, switch to a white or shad-colored chatterbait and slow roll it over hydrilla and isolated tules. If you find shell bars or deeper drops (7–12'), break out your deep-diving crankbaits—Strike King Pro Model Series 5 in sexy shad or citrus shad are landing big ones per local guides. Don’t sleep on topwater, either: cloudy mornings and evenings are prime for a walking spook or propbait. Early and late, local pros are swearing by live wild shiners for trophy bass. For panfish and crappie, use live minnows under a float or black/chartreuse beetlespins and jig ‘em around brush piles and drop-offs.

Channel catfish are also biting hard—especially near creek mouths—as evening approaches. Fresh-cut bluegill or chicken liver fished right on the bottom has been pulling in hefty eaters for folks set up near Captain Bill’s Fish Camp.

Hot spot rundown:
- Eagle Bay is red hot at first light—work the inside grass line for bass and panfish.
- Nubbin Slough and Turkey Slough are putting out bigger bass, but you’ll need to grind for that trophy bite.
- Big Lake Marina’s docks and adjacent points consistently give up respectable fish.
- For crappie, drift minnows and jigs over deep holes by Chancy Bay; limits are coming easy.

The Okeechobee fall bite is about as good as it gets, with aggressive fish and thinning crowds making for perfect conditions. Just keep an eye out for floating vegetation mats—they’ve moved with the last blow and can be tricky with shallower props. Slot limits are in effect for bass, so double-check before tossing keepers in the box.

Remember: Fish smart, stay flexible, and keep that attitude dialed in—the next cast could be your personal best.

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Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your October 27th Lake Okeechobee fishing report—straight from the water’s edge. Sunrise warmed the eastern grass with that golden Florida glow at 7:23 AM, with sunset set for 6:47 PM. Weather’s just about perfect for late October: we’re starting in the upper 60s, climbing to the mid 80s. Mild northeast winds at 8 to 12 mph are breezing across the Big O, laying down a gentle chop. Skies hold a scattering of clouds, making for prime conditions with no sign of rain in sight.

Now, tides don’t factor in here, but with that wind keeping things moving, shad and baitfish are stacking up along the outside grass lines, canal mouths, and outflows. That’s got fish hunting during the peak morning hours—major activity hit right at dawn till mid-morning, with another bite window around late afternoon according to FishingReminder’s bite forecast.

Bass action is hot! Local guides and weekend warriors have reported plenty of 2- to 4-pound largemouths landed in recent days, with several 6-pound plus lunkers pulled from Harney Pond and the Monkey Box—those two are giving up some absolute tanks this week. Just yesterday, the Xtreme Bass Series saw tournament bags well over 20 pounds, and a trophy bass tipped the scales at 8.58 pounds, according to the Lake Wales event highlights. Both Taylor Creek and the rim canal near Indian Prairie have given up excellent crappie catches, especially on jigs and small tubes. Over at J&S Fish Camp on the east, bass and catfish have both been steady players, with double-digit catch reports and plenty of happy anglers.

If slab crappie is your game, Taylor Creek and north shore grass edges are stacking up tight schools—tiny pink and chartreuse tube jigs tipped with minnow have been the ticket. Bluegill and mixed panfish are biting well off the rim canal and around Eagle Bay; live worms or crickets under a float keep kids and old-timers grinning.

Best baits and tackle for today? Early hours, break out those topwater poppers and hollow bodied frogs, especially near Tin House and Eagle Bay. Reaction baits—white or chartreuse spinnerbaits, black-and-blue flipping jigs, and shallow-running crankbaits (like a Strike King Series 5 in sexy shad or citrus—great for probing deeper hydrilla) are drawing heavy strikes around grass lines and pad edges. Live wild shiners remain king for consistently hooking big bass, especially when fished outside the reed lines on the south shore.

Want the bite? Hit these hot spots:
- Harney Pond outflow and Monkey Box—bass are on fire, but watch the boat traffic late mornings.
- J&S Fish Camp—double-digit catches all week, plus the occasional surprise catfish.
- Taylor Creek and rim canal near Indian Prairie—steady panfish and crappie, especially with worms or micro jigs.
- Horse Island—solid action early with spinnerbaits and crickets.

Local tip: when that northeast wind kicks up mid-morning, work the outside grass. Watch for surface boils—where the water’s nervous, the predators are hunting!

It’s a beautiful day for casting and catching out here on Lake Okeechobee. Bass, crappie, bluegill, and cats are all biting and the fall feed shows no sign of slowing down. Whether you’re chasing trophies with a topwater or simply soaking bait with the family, the Big O is delivering the goods.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Sunday, October 26, 2025—the fall bite is in full swing and the Big O is living up to its reputation!

Sunrise hit the reeds at 7:23 AM and we’re looking at sunset rolling in just before 6:47 PM. Weather this morning is classic October: a refreshing start in the upper 60s warming up into the mid-80s by the afternoon. Expect a nice breeze outta the northeast, cruising along at 8 to 12 mph. No rain in the forecast and light cloud cover means a picture-perfect Florida day for casting lines and chasing fins. While Lake Okeechobee isn’t a tidal fishery, this northeast wind is putting a gentle chop on the surface, which has the shad schools tight along the grasses and canal mouths—prime feeding lanes for bass and panfish alike, according to Spreaker’s recent Okeechobee Fishing Report.

Fish are on the move and eating! Local guides and Tight Splice Charters have seen largemouth bass crushing reaction baits during the first couple hours of light, with plenty of 2- to 4-pounders caught this week, and more than a few 6-pound plus hawgs landed—Harney Pond and the Monkey Box have produced the biggest girls. If you’re shifting gears for slabs, the crappie bite is picking up, especially around Taylor Creek, with easy limits found on jigs just below the pad edges. Panfish, especially bluegill, are stacking in the rim canals—live worms and small artificials have been the ticket there all week, and channel cats are feeding deeper around boat cuts.

As for what to toss, go Okeechobee classic: white or chartreuse spinnerbaits, black-and-blue flipping jigs, and shallow-running crankbaits all around the hydrilla and Kissimmee grass lines. Those poppers and frogs are getting bit early, especially around Tin House and Eagle Bay—topwater action is worth rolling out of bed for. And as always, nothing beats live wild shiners, especially along the south side outside reed edges. For the crappie crowd, tiny pink or chartreuse tube jigs, especially tipped with a minnow, are hard to beat.

Tournament and daily success has seen bags with five bass weighing anywhere from 15 to nearly 20 pounds, and recent local events had limits around 17 pounds putting anglers in the top 15, according to YouTube tournament updates. Major League Fishing’s highlights point to plenty of fish grouped up in small spots among the grass—cover water fast until you mark that school and be ready to hammer down when you find ‘em.

Looking for today’s hot spots? J&S Fish Camp on the east side has been firing this whole week—multiple boats running double-digit catches of healthy bass plus the odd catfish. The Harney Pond outflow and the Monkey Box on the west wall remain top bets—just steer clear of the busiest boat lanes in the late morning. North shore at Horse Island plus the rim canal near Indian Prairie are loaded with panfish and tossing a worm under a float will bring steady bites for kids and old-timers alike.

Quick trick from the locals: when the wind bumps up, hit the outer grass lines where that chop stacks the bait. Pay attention to big surface boils—if you see nervous water, there’s a decent chance a lunker is hunting right there.

To wrap it up, it’s been tight lines from dawn to dusk all week. Okeechobee’s showing off with everything from football-sized bass to hand-sized bluegill, and the fall bite doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. Bring your favorite spinnerbait, grab a few wild shiners, and don’t forget the sunscreen—today’s your day to fill the livewell and make some memories on the Big O.

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Good morning anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Saturday, October 25th, 2025, coming at you bright and early as the Big O greets the fall season.

First light hit the water at 7:23 AM today, with sunset expected around 6:47 PM. The weather’s shaping up textbook for late October—mild morning temps in the upper 60s, rising to mid-80s by midday, light cloud cover with a breeze out of the northeast. According to QP Daily, the wind has been moving at 8–12 mph, which is perfect for bringing baitfish in close around the grassy edges. No significant rain in the forecast, so expect steady fishing throughout the day.

Tidal movement isn’t dramatic at Okeechobee, but this morning’s gentle wind-driven surface chop has the shad schools pushing up into the shallows and canal mouths—prime territory for feeding bass and active panfish.

Fish activity is high right now. The local guides and Tight Splice Charters report largemouth bass striking hard in the early hours on reaction baits, and channel cats getting busy deeper in the channels. Last week saw boats pulling in solid numbers of bass—most in the 2–4 pound range—with some hawgs over 6 lbs caught around Harney Pond and the Monkey Box. Crappie have been moving up, especially at the mouth of Taylor Creek, with limits taken on jigs just below the surface grasses. Panfish, especially bluegill, are hitting live worms and small artificials in the rim canal.

Your best lures for bass today are white and chartreuse spinnerbaits, black-and-blue jigs, and shallow-running crankbaits around hydrilla and kissimmee grass. Topwater action has been consistent on poppers and frogs in low light—especially near tin house and Eagle Bay. For live bait, wild shiners are still the undisputed king and getting slammed all along the south side, especially if you work them around outside reed edges. If targeting crappie, go light—small pink or chartreuse tube jigs tipped with a minnow are money.

For hot spots, locals say the east side near J&S Fish Camp has been on fire before noon, with several boats landing double-digit catches of quality bass and a few bonus catfish. The west wall, particularly out from Harney Pond, remains a perennial favorite—just watch for boat traffic. If you want variety, work the North Shore near Horse Island and the rim canal around Indian Prairie; panfish stacks are thick, and you’ll get bonus keepers for the skillet.

Quick tip: Don’t overlook the weed lines in the outside grass when the wind picks up. That chop drives bait right into ambush lanes for hungry bass, and you’ll see those big boils on the surface if you’re patient and quiet.

Lines have been tight all week, with active fishing from dawn to late afternoon. Whether you’re after trophy bass, stringers of crappie, or just the bent rod blues, Lake Okeechobee’s showing off its fall colors and delivering some of the best fishing since March.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today’s fishing report for Friday, October 24th, 2025, right here in and around Lake Okeechobee, Florida. If you’re headed out today, you’ve got a classic October morning on your hands: sunrise hit at 7:25 AM and sunset will roll around at 6:49 PM, giving you crisp daylight and prime opportunities on the water.

The weather’s shaping up rough for small crafts with northeast winds blowing steady at 15 to 20 knots. Gusts could punch up to 30 knots by the afternoon, and lake waters will be choppy—so take it easy if you’re running a smaller boat, and mind those waves. Saturday looks even rougher, so if you like a challenge, have at it, but fish smart and be safe. For those after a nearly glassy sunrise topwater bite, get out early before the wind kicks up. Visibility is at 9% under a waxing crescent moon, so expect lower light conditions and employ some noise or flash to your lure selection.

Solunar tables from FishingReminder show major bite windows from 1:59 to 3:59 AM, and again 2:27 to 4:27 PM. Minor feed times are 9:17 to 11:17 AM and 7:37 to 9:37 PM. Fish are active, especially when the wind moves bait into channels or up against the reeds.

Bass are king on Lake O, and recent guide reports say largemouth action is steady, with catches ranging from 2 to 6 pounds, plenty of solid keepers over the past week. You’ll want to target shallow grass beds and reed lines around Eagle Bay and Captain Bill’s Fish Camp Marina, two hot spots that are producing consistent bites. Nubbin Slough is also worth a cast if you want sheltered water when the wind gets pushy.

Key lures for today are noisy and weedless: I’m going with the Frog Factory Baby Ribbit Frog in black or watermelon for thick cover—its plopping sound and leg-kicking action pull aggressive topwater strikes, especially near sunrise before the wind roughs it up. Rig that frog weedless on a 4/0 Double Take Frog Hook for best results and work it slow with pauses to mimic stunned baitfish. In deeper, wind-swept water or drop-offs, crank the Strike King Pro Model Series 5 Deep Diving Crankbait in shad or chartreuse; it’ll reach 10-13 feet and stay tight to the bottom, stirring up reaction bites from heavy bass lying low.

If you’re after crappie, the bite’s picking up with the cooler nights—small jigs tipped with minnows suspended under slip bobbers are taking mixed bags, especially near Lemkin Creek and Maple River. Bluegill schools are also busting up the shallows, with worms or small spinner rigs performing well mid-morning.

As for bait, live wild shiners are classic and still producing monster bass; they shine best in open pockets and canals. Nightcrawler bits can get you into panfish if you’re fishing with the kids or just want a busy rod.

Local anglers are reporting the usual mix of catfish and gars further north toward the Kissimmee River, but if you’re after bass, stick to the protected southern bays and where the wind piles up bait.

Lake water levels are steady and all locks are operational as confirmed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Mosquito spraying is scheduled for next week so bugs aren’t too bad, but keep that repellent handy for dusk and dawn sessions.

That’s the Lake Okeechobee scoop for today—get out early for the topwater bite, shift deeper as the wind builds, and keep those rods ready for the big ones. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s report. Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily updates and local tips.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be around 6:48 PM. With the new moon just past and the solunar tables showing “excellent” conditions, expect major activity between 12:24–2:24 AM and again from 12:52–2:52 PM, with minors running 7:25–9:25 AM and 6:19–8:19 PM. That means your early daylight bite and late afternoon into dusk can be special for bass and panfish, especially with overlapping minor and twilight[1].

The weather’s cranking it up a notch—NE winds will blow 10–15 knots this morning, then pick up to 15–20 knots with gusts likely hitting 25 knots by midday. That wind is stacking up a moderate to choppy lake surface, so prep for bumpy rides and work protected bays and canals where possible. Temperatures will peak in the lower 80s but it’ll feel cooler on the lake with the breeze and passing clouds. Small craft should exercise caution as conditions could go rough fast, especially into Friday where gusts climb toward 30 knots[8].

Lake levels have settled back from last year, sitting at 13.93 feet, which pushes fish tighter to submerged vegetation, hard structure, and clearer pockets. Recent aquatic plant control by the FWC means some areas may look different, so scout for healthy edges and transition zones[5][4].

Bass are still king on Okeechobee. Local reports from guides and last week's tournaments say largemouth action is hot, with plenty of fish in the 2–4 lb class, some pushing 7 lbs coming from pepper grass and hydrilla beds on the southeast and around Eagle Bay and Nubbin Slough. Crappie (specks) are also ramping up as the water cools, with limits coming on minnows and small jigs near the Kissimmee River mouth and Harney Pond Canal. Catfish are steady for folks soaking cut bait on the deeper edges. Occasional bluegill and shellcracker are mixed in for panfish fans[2][7][9].

When it comes to tackle, best baits right now are:
- Black/blue or junebug soft plastic worms and creature baits
- White/chartreuse spinnerbaits and chatterbaits when the wind muddies up the water
- Lipless crankbaits and swim jigs are scoring well around shad schools
- For crappie, small chartreuse/white jigs or live minnows under a slip bobber are top producers

Live shiners are the go-to for trophy bass if you want a shot at those big girls that roam the weed edges and open water. Bass are feeding aggressive in the wind, so fan-cast high-action lures and be ready for explosive strikes[2].

Hot spots for today:
- Nubbin Slough: sheltered from wind, loaded with grass and current seams
- Eagle Bay: great for morning and late afternoon with thick vegetation and deeper pockets
- Harney Pond Canal: ramps and canal edges are crappie gold with steady bass action on the points

For shore anglers, Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina and nearby Eagle Bay offer solid access and bank fishing. If the wind gets too rough on open water, sneak back into Popash Slough or Lemkin Creek, especially late afternoon and dusk when fish move shallow.

Remember, flounder and stone crab seasons are changing, so stay up to date on regs if you’re hopping over to saltwater. And with recent plant spraying on the lake, check out fresh habitat edges—bass and bait pile up where new growth meets open water, especially as lake levels drop[4][5].

That wraps it up for today, folks—Lake Okeechobee’s bass bite is strong, crappie are heating up, and the autumn wind is putting fish on the chew. Be safe out there and keep that drag set right.

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Good morning, y’all, this is Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest fishing report for Lake Okeechobee and the surrounding waters on this fine Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Let’s jump right in—first light came in at 7:26 AM and we’re looking at sunset around 6:48 PM, so you got a solid window to chase down that big one.

Weather’s the headline today: it's a breezy pattern, with northeast winds picking up through the day—starting at 5 to 10 knots this morning and pushing 15 to 20 knots by this afternoon, with rougher water towards evening. The forecast from the National Weather Service says it’ll be choppy out there, so pick your spots carefully, especially if you’re running a smaller rig. Temperatures should cruise in the mid to upper 70s, and with the cloud cover and that steady blow, fish ought to be moving up into the grass lines and protected cuts. No tidal action to speak of this far inland, but wind-driven current will play a role in positioning the fish.

Bass are putting on the feed bag with the cooler mornings, and we’re seeing a steady bite right up against the thick grass and especially at the edge of the eel grass beds, which are looking healthy this fall. According to the Lake Okeechobee Daily Fishing Report, the hot ticket right now is live wild shiners—big ones if you got ‘em—as well as black and blue junebug or watermelon Red Senkos, Texas-rigged soft plastics, and white or sexy shad-colored swim jigs. Folks working the grass edge with bladed jigs and pitching heavy jigs into holes are putting quality fish in the boat. Reports from earlier this week mention catches in the 2 to 4-pound range typical day-to-day, and the Cracker Boys Championship weighed bags over 20 pounds both days, so there are definitely big ones chewing.

If you like to chase crappie, there’s a smattering of slabs showing up in the reeds—best bet is jigging small chartreuse or pink tube jigs under floats, especially on the leeward sides of the lake and into the back cuts when the wind’s up.

Catfish are active for the folks soaking bait on bottom—chunks of cut bait or nightcrawlers in the canal mouths and around creek inflows. A few bluegill are still taking worms and crickets around the pads, especially in the late afternoon.

For hot spots, Indian Prairie Canal to Buckhead Ridge is lighting up in the mornings—run that edge line and keep your bait on the move just inside the eel grass or right along the hard wall sections. Another favorite right now is Horse Island down south—those venturing out despite the wind into Worm Cove are getting out of the worst chop and still finding reliable bass action.

Just a quick reminder: the FWC is still actively monitoring conditions and treating areas for invasive grasses to keep native habitat prime, so you’ll notice healthy beds and cleaner cuts in a lot of your favorite zones. Also, stone crab season is now open if you feel like switching it up, but flounder is closed for harvest statewide this month.

To wrap it up, shiners are king if you want to bag a trophy, but if you’re working artificial, stick with the reliable Okeechobee classics—dark senkos, swim jigs, and chatterbaits. The fish are active, water’s in good shape, and the lake’s fishing healthy, but watch that wind this afternoon.

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Artificial Lure here with your morning fishing report for Lake Okeechobee, Tuesday, October 21st, 2025.

First light’s coming up at 7:23 AM, and sunset’s set for 6:48 PM. We’ve got a waning crescent moon at 21%, setting up low-light salooner peaks from 6 to 8 AM and 4 to 6 PM—prime time when the big girls are feeding hard, so get on the water early and again just before dusk.

Weather’s holding steady, a light southeast breeze at 5 to 8 mph out there now according to the National Weather Service, with highs climbing to the upper 80s by afternoon. Surface temps are right around 74 to 76°F. Water levels are steady at 13.8 feet NGVD, and visibility is good north and east at 2 to 3 feet. Light chop this morning, but watch for gusts up to 15 mph if a front pushes through midday.

Bass are in classic fall transition, firing up as shad and shiners flood the shallows. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says grass edges and structure are loaded: hydrilla and eelgrass beds thriving, low algae counts, and clarity is solid. Guides are reporting outstanding catches all week—limits of 20-30 pounds are common, with a mix of two- to five-pound schoolies and kicker six- to eight-pounders. Just yesterday, a charter boated a 7.2-pounder on a frog near Clewiston, and some runs on the north end hit 25-pound sacks.

Best baits this time of year:
- Whopper Plopper and Super Spook for covering water fast, especially in shad patterns.
- Pop R and prop baits around cover and docks—work them slow in dirtier shallows, pick up the pace as water cleans up, just like local legend Joe recommends: "Throw that topwater out and let it sit till the ripples fade, you’ll draw more bites on a slow cadence in off-color water."
- Swim jigs and soft-plastics are crushing over isolated grass clumps and shell beds, particularly in pockets loaded with bluegill.
- Live golden shiners always produce, especially if artificial bites slow down.

Crappie action isn’t to be ignored either. Folks on the rim canal near South Bay are racking up good numbers, pulling slabs from drop-offs with finesse rigs.

Hot spots to hit today:
- **Monkey Box:** Hard spawning flats and clearer water are holding bait and bass. Flip isolated pepper grass or slow-roll worms over the shell beds for those hawgs. Sight fishing is on fire here.
- **Eagle Bay and Tin House Cove:** Fresh eelgrass edges are attracting schools. Jigs around drop-offs are plucking four- to six-pounders, and water clarity is prime for bed patterning.
- **Cluiston Area and Sportsman’s Channel:** Consistent numbers and big bites around hydrilla lines. Find isolated structure near deep water for staging females.
- **Rim Canal, North Side:** Crappie and bass stacked near deeper banks; mornings have been dynamite.

If the bite feels finicky midday, downsize to 4-inch finesse worms on a drop shot. Always remember, you’re allowed one bass over 24 inches per bag—measure and release trophies to keep Okeechobee stacked for years to come.

Stay sharp, watch changing wind, and get after it while fall patterns are peaking! Lake Okeechobee never disappoints, and this week she’s giving up trophy bags day after day.

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Good morning anglers, it’s Artificial Lure bringing you your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for October 20th, 2025. The water’s waking up with the first cool breaths of fall here in southern Florida. We’re seeing prime conditions this week, courtesy of a cold front pushing down. Overnight lows dipped into the upper 60s, while daytime highs are hanging in the upper 70s to low 80s. Humidity’s been mild, and light northeast winds are rippling the surface just enough to get those bass active.

Sunrise hit at 7:23 AM, and we’re looking at sunset around 6:56 PM. It’s a long day to work the water and chase those big Okeechobee largemouth. The sky’s partly cloudy, with good visibility and only a chance of patchy fog at dawn. Water clarity’s better on the east side, but watch for minor staining further north.

Tidal movement isn’t a big factor here since Okeechobee’s not tidal, but the lake level’s hovering right near 15.8 feet, following recent rains. That means plenty of submerged cover—the hydrilla, sawgrass beds, and peppergrass are prime holding spots.

Bass bite’s been firing as we transition into cooler mornings. Local guides are reporting catches up to 8 pounds, with several boats pulling in dozen-plus fish before lunch. Numbers are solid for smaller schoolies, and some impressive ones are coming out of the deeper weed lines. Most productive yesterday were white and chartreuse spinnerbaits, soft plastic swimbaits rigged weedless, and old-school black/blue jigs pitched to thick mats. Slow-rolling a gold-colored lipless crankbait along the outside grass edge pulled in some surprise slabs too.

Live wild shiners are still the local favorite—if you get your hands on them, drift along the outside edges near Uncle Joe’s Cut and Observation Shoal. Early-morning topwater action’s been strong with frogs and walk-the-dog style poppers, especially near Harney Pond and Eagle Bay. For crappie, anglers dropping minnows and beetle spins around Rim Canal and the Tin House Cove area have found cooperative slabs, with good buckets filled before 10 AM.

This weekend, the bluegill and shellcracker bite has slacked a little, but patient folks with red worms and crickets fishing near the rim picked up enough for a solid fish fry. Catfish are showing near the mouths of canals—using cut bait after sunset pays off. A handful of reports have come in about pickerel chewing up silver spoons in open water, just off the south ends of the shoals.

If you’re looking for a hot spot, two of the best bets right now are Pelican Bay and the Monkey Box—both are seeing heavy largemouth traffic. These areas are holding textbook structure: thick grass, mod water movement, and plenty of baitfish. Observation Shoal’s worth a look too, especially at daybreak with soft plastics or buzzbaits.

Lake Okeechobee’s classic autumn patterns are lining up—early morning and late afternoon are your best windows, try fishing slow and methodical in heavier cover once that sun gets high. If tournament anglers are listening, current best weights are coming with the slower presentations and persistent casting.

To recap, the bite is hot as the weather cools, best lure choices are spinnerbaits (white/chartreuse), weedless swimbaits, soft plastics in June bug and watermelon red, topwaters at sunrise, and of course wild shiners can’t be beat. For panfish, stick to live bait on light tackle near the canal mouths and shady banks.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for October 19th, 2025. Sunrise hit at 7:25 AM and sunset will drop at 6:50 PM, right as the bass start prowlin’ again. Today we’re looking at a partly cloudy sky, highs near 88, lows about 70, and smooth southeast winds tickling out of the marsh at 5-10 mph. Afternoon storms could roll in, so best launch early to dodge that muddy churn.

This current waning crescent moon has the fish surging at dawn and dusk. Largemouth bass have been firing on all cylinders—local guides are seeing explosive action, with 3-8 pounders pouncing on baitfish and shiners, and some 8-pound hogs smashing jigs. On the best days, boats near Clewiston’s southwest shore are putting 25-40 bass in the boat, 40% of ’em cutting through grass flats and reeds. Want a strong bite? Try Eagle Island and Monkey Box in 4-8 feet, focus on wind-blown edges. Over at the Kissimmee River mouth northwest, anglers are finding steady hookups with current moving the fish.

Pelican Bay and Ritta Island are stacked with 2-5 pound schools. The top bait right now: live shiners. If you’re rigging plastics, Texas rig a JB Gambler Fat Ace in black/blue on a 6/0 hook with a 3/16-ounce tungsten weight. Flipping and pitching to structure is hot. Want to trigger reaction strikes? Bladed jigs in 6-8 foot grass flats are sparking explosive hits, especially along leeward shores just after dawn.

Crappie action is fair to good, especially at canal drop-offs and brush piles in 6-10 foot holes. Guides have reported days with 100-150 fish landed, most running 10-14 inches and up to 2 pounds. Monkey Box and north shore canals are productive, with small jigs under slip bobbers and live minnows being the pick for limits. The bite is strongest in low light, boosted by the moon phase.

Bluegill and redear sunfish are sprinting—families are pulling 2-4 pound bags from the shallows behind islands and grass flats over in Shoal and Coots Bay. Try crickets or red worms with ultra-light tackle for a steady popping bite.

Catfish numbers remain steady, with 5-10 pounders prowling deep holes and channels especially after dark. Rim Canal and main lake channels in 10+ feet are likely haunts; fresh cut shad or mullet on heavy bottom rigs remain the best ticket.

Vegetation is thick and varied—eel grass, shrimp grass, and new emergent plants are everywhere, giving fish plenty of cover, though spraying continues in some sections. There's rumor of a cold front rolling in by midweek, which could shake up the bite and maybe flush more spawners into the shallows.

Recent catches include a few 7-pound largemouths and several bags topping 25 pounds from spawning zones. There's evidence fish are staged at all levels—some on beds, some outside, and some mid-lake chasing bait. The frog bite is there, mainly on dark colored gambler popping frogs, especially fished slow on targets. Cover water quickly with swim jigs, spinnerbaits, or a Big EZ buzzbait if you’re working the back stretches.

Hot spots for mid-October:
- Clewiston’s southwest grass flats and reeds for bass blitzes.
- Monkey Box for both bass and specks (crappie).
- Kissimmee River mouth for current-driven fish.
- Ritta Island and Pelican Bay for 2-5 pound bass schools and panfish.
- Shoal and Coots Bay for bluegill and redears.

Local bait shops around Okeechobee and Clewiston are loaded with fresh shiners—grab some and keep braided line (20-30 lb) handy for flipping. Don’t forget, Florida license regulations allow one bass over 24 inches per day, crappie aggregate at 25.

The fall bite is full throttle and liable to pop off at any moment—one cast away from a lunker stampede. Hit that moving water while fish stage up for the pre-spawn. Thanks for tuning in, remember to subscribe for your daily Big O fix!

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Saturday, October 18, 2025. Sunrise was at 7:21 a.m. and sunset’s gonna stretch to 6:54 p.m., giving us plenty of daylight to wet a line on the Big O.

Weather’s breezy out of the northeast this morning, 10 to 15 knots calming down toward noon. The lake’s showing a good moderate chop, so smaller boats should still exercise some caution. Daytime temps will hover in the mid-80s, cooling off to the upper 60s by dusk. Skies are mostly cloudy with the occasional sun peekin’ through, typical fall pattern. No major fronts today, but keep an eye on gusts – those can come up fast. According to the National Weather Service, things oughta smooth out by tonight and tomorrow.

Tidal movement isn’t as critical here inland, but fish activity is spiking early with the sunrise, slowing mid-afternoon, and then picking back up in the last light hour before sunset. Water levels are sitting a touch higher than last week, and the water’s got a little stain with the wind, making for some classic Okeechobee color.

The bass bite is straight-up popping right now. Multiple boats have been reporting catches in the 2–5 pound range, with a handful of solid 8-pound greenbacks being hauled in around observation shoal and Tin House Cove. If you’re after numbers, folks are boating 25, 30 even 40 bass on a good morning, with fewer fish in the heat of the day. According to a local breakdown recorded just yesterday on YouTube, anglers are picking up bass on chatterbaits, white spinnerbaits, and classic black/blue jigs. Topwater action is firing at first light around submerged grass mats—Zara Spooks and poppers have been drawing those explosive strikes.

The crappie (speck) bite is heating up and folks are filling the cooler. I’m hearing reports of 100–150 slabs caught by groups drifting the Kissimmee River mouth and up in Taylor Creek, mostly in 4–7 feet, fishing jigs tipped with minnows. Bluegill and shellcracker are still chewing, especially along bulrushes, but they’re on the tail end of their main bite for the year.

For artificial lures, I recommend starting with a chartreuse white spinnerbait to cut that wind chop, then switching to a Strike King Pro Model Series 5 deep-diving crankbait in sexy shad or craw if you’re working deeper points near Eagle Bay. Soft plastic Senkos in junebug or watermelon red flake are getting bit as that sun gets higher—pitch ‘em around isolated reed clumps. For specks, use a 1/32 oz. jig in chartreuse or pink; tip it with a live minnow and slow-troll along the grass lines.

Live bait is hard to beat for lunker bass; shiners fished under a float on the outside grass lines are pulling up the biggest fish this week. Crappie are still hammering live minnows on light rigs.

Hot spots today are the Tin House Cove area, especially early, and around the Observation Shoal — both holding good hydrilla patches and active fish. Taylor Creek up by the north end is loaded with crappie right now. If you’re chasing catfish, try the rim canal near Uncle Joe’s Cut.

Just a heads-up, the Department of Health Palm Beach issued a blue-green algae alert for some areas near the north end. Eating the fillets from healthy fish is still considered safe, but rinse your catch well and avoid scooping up the scum by the ramps.

Plenty of anglers are out for tournaments this morning, so be courteous at the ramps and share what you know. The fall transition is in full swing—the fish are feeding up and the big ones are starting to show. Don’t let brisk winds stop you—some of the best fish are caught on days just like this.

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