Artificial Lure here, bringing you the daily fishing report for Lake Okeechobee, Florida, on this crisp Thursday, November 6th, 2025. Locals know this is the time of year Big O starts to really show off, with cooling water temps and bass moving up to feed before the full drop of winter.

**Weather and Tides:**
Early this morning, we woke to about 65°F with clear skies. The forecast calls for gentle east winds shifting southeast, picking up to 10-15 mph by afternoon. No rain expected. Sunrise was at 6:38 AM, and sunset’s coming at 5:37 PM. It’s a full moon period, meaning prime night and morning bites, and more active predatory fish. Lake O doesn’t have true ocean tides, but water level’s holding steady near 13.7 feet after recent rains, and light flows at the S-77 and S-79 structures are moving baitfish[Lake Okeechobee News].

**Fish Activity:**
Cooler water has largemouth bass feeding hard in shallows, especially early. Shad schools are visible in the marshes and along grass edges. Reports from guides out of Clewiston and Belle Glade say largemouths have been biting in numbers, with some boats landing 20 or more keeper bass in a half day just two days ago. Fish averaging 2-4 pounds, with a few over 6 lbs sprinkled in.
Local anglers also checked in with catches of crappie in rim canal and bluegill working submerged hydrilla, but bass still rule the headlines. No major tournament pressure this week, so spots remain fresh.

**Recent Catches:**
Tyler O. shared on Captain Experiences that they caught over 20 largemouth bass on Tuesday morning, emphasizing the importance of arriving early and bringing cash for live bait. Captain Mike’s crew postponed for weather earlier in the week but quickly “put us on the fish” once conditions improved. Farther east, redfish and flounder have been biting in saltier waters, but today’s focus is strictly on the lake’s famous bass[Captain Experiences].

**Hot Spots:**
If you’re hitting the water, try:
- **Eagle Bay:** Grass points and hydrilla beds at the north end.
- **Captain Bill’s Fish Camp Marina** area: Sheltered coves and submerged structure.
- **Chancy Bay:** Less pressure, deeper water transitions.
Don’t skip harbours like **Big Lake Marina** and **Okee Taintie Marina** for healthy populations moving in and out with water flows, especially if launching from the east side[FishingReminder].

**Best Lures and Bait:**
Locals are scoring with classic black/blue and watermelon red soft plastics, especially Senkos and swim baits, Texas-rigged to punch through grass mats.
Topwater action has been strong at first light with popping frogs and buzzbaits, particularly in weedy areas.
ChatterBaits and spinnerbaits remain reliable along outside grass edges and around Kissimmee grass patches.
Live shiners are still the top choice for trophy seekers and newcomers alike, especially with full moon fish on the chew[Major League Fishing].

**Additional Tips:**
Crappie are moving onto brush piles for those drifting minnows or casting small jigs—look to the rim canal and submerged brush outside Tin House Cove.
Bluegill are still biting on worms in shaded pockets near the western marsh.
Bass anglers using forward-facing sonar are spotting plenty of targets just off the inside grass line, but shallow water pitching is producing most big bites.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission continues to monitor Lake Okeechobee’s ecological health and habitat restoration—and as of yesterday’s update, grass flats are healthy and water clarity is decent outside windy pockets. Stay alert to changing regulations, just in case new rules roll out from the FWC meeting[Lake Okeechobee News].

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Lake Okeechobee is serving up classic South Florida fall fishing this week, with action that’s got local rods buzzing. This is Artificial Lure with your Okeechobee report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

Weather’s kicking off mild and breezy as a cold front just brushed us. According to current reports, we’re starting in the low 60s before climbing to the upper 70s by late afternoon. Winds out of the northeast at 10-15 mph are pushing a little chop onto the open lake, but the rim canal and backwaters are plenty fishable. Skies are mostly sunny, with sunrise at 6:38 a.m. and sunset set for 5:34 p.m. Quick reminder: we’re in a waning crescent moon post-Halloween, so tides are less pronounced on this freshwater lake but water levels are seasonally high.

The star this week, as always, is **largemouth bass**. The Florida Bass Nation State Championship just wrapped up on November 2nd, and lake-wide chatter says the bite was on fire, with some impressive bags weighed in and most competitive anglers fishing the outside grass lines and peppering the scattered hydrilla beds with Texas-rigged plastics and swim jigs. Locals are still catching solid bass in the 3-5lb range with a few bigger kicker fish mixed in. Afternoon bite is a little slower, but stick with it—these bigger fronts sometimes push a late-fall feed.

**Best performing baits:** Strike King Rage Space Monkey and Senko-style worms are still top producers, along with black-and-blue jigs if you’re working through the thicker mats. Early morning, try topwater—popping frogs and walking baits along the edges of the Kissimmee grass before the sun tops out. As the sun gets up, drifting a watermelon-red worm or flipping a sweet beaver-type creature bait into holes in the grass patches has been the steady pattern. Most guides have kept their clients on fish with these setups over the past few days.

If you want to finesse things when the bass get pressured, take a page from the pros and rig up a shaky head or Ned rig on lighter line—especially if you sneak into the rim canals and boat trails, where the bite can be more subtle but just as rewarding.

Crappie are getting more active too. Anglers drifting live minnows or casting small jigs near submerged brush or structure on the north end near Taylor Creek have found respectable slabs in the mix, marking the start of pre-spawn activity. Bluegill and shellcracker are scattered but bite best with red worms and crickets around the shady edges. Catfish are steady along the canal cuts—use chicken livers or stinkbait if you want a fish fry.

Looking for hot spots? Start at **Harney Pond** and work the outside grass all the way to the Monkey Box; both have yielded relentless bass action this week. Second, the **North Shore** near Eagle Bay is another solid bet, especially early in the morning or if the wind gets up—tuck behind the points for calmer water.

A few reminders: always check local regulations, carry a good set of polarized glasses, and practice responsible fish handling. Okeechobee’s trophy bass fishery relies on care and respect.

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Artificial Lure here with your local Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Lake Okeechobee’s sunrise was at 7:14 this morning, and sunset will hit at 7:03 pm. A light southeast breeze at sunrise and a mild cool front rolled in overnight, so temps at dawn are in the mid-60s and climbing into the high 70s by noon, with hazy sunshine mixing with long spells of clouds. Humidity is moderate and barometric pressure’s ticking higher—perfect for keeping bass active near the shallows.

Tidal movement in the Okeechobee region doesn’t have the same push as Florida’s coastal water, but nearby Palm Beach’s solunar activity is showing “high” today, meaning periods right around sunrise and sunset should see fish on the move. Plan your casts for late morning and the golden hour before sunset for peak activity, especially along reed lines or where canals feed into the lake, as the cooler water temps push bass to hunt a bit more aggressively.

Now, let’s talk fish. Largemouth bass are absolutely the star catch on Lake O and lately they’ve been feeding strong, with multiple guides and anglers reporting solid mornings averaging 10–20 bass per boat, including several slot fish in the 3–5 pound range and at least one 8-lb trophy last week, caught flipping in the grass mats. Bluegill and shellcracker are also showing in numbers around rim canal areas, and reports are steady on crappie with limits coming on jigs—especially just before the sun hits high.

Best baits right now? The go-to’s remain steady:
- For bass, black-blue jigs, soft plastic worms in junebug and watermelon red, plus white and chartreuse spinnerbaits are producing well—especially when slow-rolled along the outside grass or near submerged hydrilla beds.
- If you’re flipping or pitching, beef up to a heavy tungsten weight and a craw-style trailer worked tight to cover.
- Topwater fans are still finding aggressive bites just after dawn on walking baits and hollow-body frogs—especially on calm mornings.
- For crappie, small hair or tube jigs in chartreuse or white are the ticket.

Live shiners, as always, remain king if you’re looking to put kids or new anglers on a sure-fire bite. Toss a live shiner into the current edge or close to a grass point, set the rod, and hold on.

Hot spots? Focus your morning efforts on the North Shore grass lines near Harney Pond and Indian Prairie, where water is flowing and baitfish abound. The Tin House Cove and Buckhead Ridge still hold plenty of fish, especially along the scattered reed heads and submerged vegetation. South Bay is also producing, especially near the rim canal outflows and during any sustained wind that pushes bait in towards the bulrush.

Anglers note that late summer’s lingering warmth means harmful algae blooms are a concern in still, shallow backwaters, but main lake and channel waters remain clear and safe this morning.

Local guides echo what we’ve seen: action remains good for both numbers and size, and while bass are in their classic fall pattern, now’s the time to hunt for quality fish working moving baits or flipping into thick cover. If you want black crappie, get out early and look for them suspending near brush piles or piling up in the deeper bends.

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Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 3, 2025. Sunrise lit the lake at 7:28 AM, with sunset coming on at 6:39 PM this evening. Weather’s starting off with North winds at 10 to 15 knots, picking up later tonight; expect a light to moderate chop on the water, and maybe a stray shower. Hit the lake early, or just before dark—those golden hours are producing the strongest bites.

Water temps cooled off with the cold front last night, dropping into the low 60s, making the bass extra lively and crappie schools easier to pattern. According to locals, the Tin House area fished hot this weekend, with a mix of shiner and worm action[9]. Largemouth bass are smashing live shiners and reacting real well to soft-plastic worms and wacky-rigged finesse worms near grassy points and reed beds. Eagle Bay’s another great spot for early risers, with several boats putting 2- to 4-pound bass in the livewell before noon[5].

Crappie action’s running strong across the mid-lake suspended grass beds. Anglers trolling jigs or drifting minnows are pulling limits in no time flat. Reports from the northern coves showed cleaner, crystal-clear water and piles of slab crappie. If you’re after panfish, target scattered brush or submerged structure; bluegill and shellcrackers are active, especially around Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina and Parker Bay[5].

Best lures right now? Go with watermelon or junebug worms, rigged wacky or Texas. For the crappie, you can’t go wrong with a chartreuse-and-white tube jig, or pair a small Colorado blade with your minnow. Topwater bite’s decent in late afternoon with popping frogs and buzzbaits tight to cover. If the wind picks up, swap to a 3/8-ounce swim jig or crankbait and hit deeper transitions. Local guides at Roland Martin Marina are recommending shiners for the trophy hunt, but artificial soft plastics and swimbaits are consistently fooling schoolers[6].

Recent catches: Bass up to 5 pounds and multiple limits of 1–2 pound crappie this weekend, with scattered reports of a few shellcrackers mixed in. Anglers using Garmin LiveScope found schools holding steady over isolated grass beds, especially around main lake points and the mouths of the canals[11].

Hot spots today:
- Eagle Bay: top choice for bass early and late.
- Tin House Cove: reliable for both bass and crappie on soft plastics and live bait.
- Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina: bluegill and crappie, especially around docks and structure.

The lake’s fishing strong—remember, after sunrise, look for irregularities: sand holes, grass lines, and any moving bait. North wind will push fish into sheltered pockets and deeper grass; adjust your pattern accordingly.

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Lake Okeechobee woke up to **mild fall conditions** this morning: sunrise at 7:13, sunset at 7:05, and a forecast calling for light winds, highs near 81°F, and mostly sunny skies. Water levels are up just enough from earlier rain to push fish off some grass edges, but not so much that the bite has died down. While tides matter more in the coastal canals, the solunar activity is *average* today according to Tides4Fishing, which means fish should be chewing but not going crazy.

Bass anglers have been keeping busy all week. Just last weekend, the Toyota Series produced some solid weights despite tougher conditions—Jessie Mizell bagged a winning total of nearly 52 pounds over three days, with several fish in the 6–8 lb range landed up and down the lake. Locals are reporting strong action early and late, when water temps dip and shad schools push shallow around emergent grass[Major League Fishing]. Largemouth are still pushing up, and the day’s best bite has come right around those first rays of sun. If you want double digits, the possibility is real: Laker Howell recently pulled an 11.5-pound beast pitching a Yamamoto Flappin' Hog to bedding fish in the Headwaters area—proof that big ones are lurking in heavy cover[Major League Fishing].

If you’re hunting bass today, top baits continue to be:
- **SPRO Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 70** (customized with extra flash for low-light periods)
- **Gambler Burner Worm**
- **Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer**, gold shiner or white with a Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon or Berkley The Deal trailer
- **Medlock Jig** and **Gambler Fat Ace** on edges and in pockets
- **Swimbaits** like the Gambler EZ Swimmer, especially in ‘Copperfield’ or ‘Ghost Shad’ colors

Best strategy is to start off with a frog up in the mats to trigger those aggressive topwater strikes. Once the sun gets up, switch to a ChatterBait or Burner Worm to work cleaner water or shell bars near Horse Island or South Bay. Don’t overlook pitching creature baits into the thick stuff—those monsters love cover and you might just break a PB like the Howell family.

Crappie season is picking up too, with the bite strongest in the morning before boat traffic picks up. Minnows tipped on jigs, fished in the channels or near submerged vegetation, are putting plenty in the cooler for meat hunters. Reports out of Harney Pond and the Rim Ditch suggest limits for those willing to move when the action slows.

A couple hot spots for today:
- **Harney Pond Canal**: Good for both bass (early frog bite, then worm or ChatterBait) and crappie (minnows on jigs).
- **Horse Island and South Bay:** Clear water, active bass chasing shad and bluegill, and shell bars loaded with potential.

Bait shops like Roland Martin Marina are well stocked. If you need local tips, this crew knows what’s working that morning and where the biggest ones have been weighed in recently.

That’s your Lake Okeechobee report for Nov 2—mild temps, average solunar activity, and plenty of hungry fish. Time your trip early and late for best action, stick to big profile baits, and don’t forget to check those grass mats and shell bars as you work the lake.

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Artificial Lure here with the Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:33 AM this morning and sunset will be right around 6:37 PM. You’ve got roughly 11 hours on the water with good light—the early morning and late afternoon bites are still your best bets, lining up nicely with today’s solunar peaks. The moon is moving from waxing gibbous to nearly full, which usually ramps up both bass and panfish activity as we edge toward the weekend.

The weather kicked off cool, with temps in the high 50s at dawn and forecast to top out in the low 80s. Expect a light breeze out of the northeast, which is pretty typical for this time of year. Water levels are holding steady, so look for clear water around the edges and a light chop keeping things oxygenated—prime conditions for targeting aggressive bass.

Recent catches have been encouraging. According to local guides like Captain Nate Shellen and chatter at the marinas, it’s still a solid time for big largemouths. Folks are reporting 20–40 fish per outing, with several healthy 4–6 pounders hitting live shiners and slow-rolled swimbaits. Last week’s trips brought in a couple of real wall-hangers pushing 8 pounds just north of King’s Bar, and bluegill and crappie have been biting well in sheltered cuts and rim canal backwaters. Mixed in are a few early-season speckled perch and steady showings from channel catfish.

Your lure selection this weekend should lean natural. Shiners are hands-down the top bait—keep them lively and pitch ’em near hydrilla mats or into the shadow lines of the outside grass edges. If you’re a lure angler, now’s the time to throw weightless soft stick baits or flukes in junebug, watermelon-red, or natural shad colors. Spinnerbaits and shallow-running crankbaits in white or chartreuse are working around Eagle Bay and Tin House Cove, where bait’s getting pushed by the wind.

If you want to mix it up, local stickbaits and bladed jigs are pulling some reaction strikes, especially through scattered peppergrass. For bluegill, a piece of worm or crickets under a slip float will get it done. For crappie (specks), try trolling small jigs 3–5 feet deep off the canal points.

As for “hot spots,” you can’t go wrong working the outside edges around King’s Bar and the North Shore, particularly in the morning. Second, Eagle Bay is firing—catch reports from Captain Bill’s Fish Camp all mention solid action there. Harney Pond Canal is another sleeper, turning up good numbers with less pressure.

As we roll into November, watch the weather for any fronts—they can push bait and fish out from the reeds, but the bite typically rebounds quick after a cold snap. Okeechobee’s big bass are bulking up for winter, and with the moon on the rise, your odds for a trophy are about as good as they get.

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This is Artificial Lure, reporting lakeside at Lake Okeechobee, Florida for your October 31st, 2025 fishing update.

It’s a crisp morning with light chop out on the water. The National Weather Service is calling for northwest winds, 10 to 15 knots, easing up later in the day, with lake waters described as light chop to moderate in exposed spots. If you’re heading out, bring a windbreaker and watch those gusts near the open basin. Sunrise is at 7:30 AM and sunset tonight is at 6:44 PM, with clear skies expected most of the day—perfect fall fishing conditions.

Fish activity is absolutely on fire. The cooler weather and shifting winds have the bass pushing shallow and schooling hard. According to Big O Fishing Report from yesterday, largemouth bass are smashing spinnerbaits left and right. Boats working the grass lines near Harney Pond and the Tin House Cove are reporting aggressive strikes on chartreuse and white spinnerbaits and noisy topwater frogs right at dawn.

There’s also a big run on the specks, with schools of black crappie stacking up in numbers, some reports coming in as high as 100+ fish per boat. Most crappie anglers are using small jigs tipped with minnows over submerged brush or drifting the open water near Indian Prairie Canal in about 6 to 10 feet of water.

For bass, power techniques are taking center stage. This time of year, medium to heavy baitcasting gear is standard, just the ticket for pitching into thick cover. Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits are delivering explosive action, but don’t overlook the classic trick worms on Texas rigs or a drop shot near isolated hydrilla for cleanup. Topwater is also a solid choice the first hour after sunrise—frog baits like the 4-inch Ribbit Frog are making for heart-stopping action in the pads.

Swimbaits are also producing, especially on the windy points and near shell beds. The 5-inch Z-Man Swag LT Swimbait delivers a steady swim and can be rigged for either dorsal or belly hook action. Bass are keying in on shad, so anything natural silver with a little flash has been money.

Recent results from both recreational and tournament anglers have been impressive. Multiple limits of five bass have weighed 15 pounds and up, especially in southern sections near Clewiston and the famed Monkey Box area. Big fish are hugging cover, so don’t be afraid to punch mats with a plum-colored Magnum Trick Worm or flip a craw-style bait into the thick stuff.

Crappie (“specks”) bite best on small jigs, but a live minnow is hard to beat. Use thin line and light tackle for best results, and watch your strike indicator closely.

Catfish and bluegill are also active around the rim canal and deeper edges—try cut bait or worms near the bottom if you’re after a panfish fry.

Hotspots for today:

- **Harney Pond Canal:** Early bite for both bass and specks. Fish the hydrilla edge and points with spinnerbaits before the wind picks up.
- **Tin House Cove:** Excellent for topwater action and crappie schools. Focus on shaded areas and transitions between hard and soft bottom.
- **Monkey Box area:** Big bass are holding tight to cover. Punch mats or fish the outside reed line with swimbaits and creature baits.

As wind builds throughout the day, shift your focus to protected coves and canals for casts with finesse gear. Worms and small swimbaits will pick up late-moving fish.

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Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing around Lake Okeechobee. Today, October 30, 2025, we're looking at a beautiful day with plenty of action on the water. Sunrise is at about 7:30 AM, and sunset will be around 6:30 PM.

The weather is shaping up with northwest winds at 15 to 20 knots, making the lake waters choppy. This is perfect for bass fishing, as they tend to be more active in these conditions. Recently, anglers have been catching a lot of bass using baits like the Bruiser Baits Bullet and Gambler Fat Ace. The top spots include the West Wall and areas around South Bay.

If you're looking for hot spots, try the Monkey Box or the backwater ponds. These areas have been producing some great catches, especially with lures like the Gambler Walking Frog and Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer.

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It’s Artificial Lure bringing you the latest Lake Okeechobee fishing report for this fine October 29th, 2025. If you’re itching to wet a line on Florida’s Big O, here’s what you need to know before heading out.

Weather’s settled into a classic fall pattern—mild mornings, highs topping out in the upper 70s, maybe nudging 80 by the afternoon, with a steady breeze around 10-12 mph from the northeast. The sunrise hit just past 7:30 a.m., and you’ll see the sun sink close to 6:50 p.m. Skies are mostly clear, and we’re coming off a string of dry days, so lake levels have settled just under 14 feet. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just bumped up outflows to the Caloosahatchee at W.P. Franklin Lock, helping set up some real good water movement for the fish to get active.

Tides aren’t a big player inside the lake itself, but new water in the outgoing canals—like Harney Pond and Taylor Creek—means better bait movement. That’s what you’re looking for this time of year.

The bite this week’s been lively, especially with the cool front that rolled through and cleared up that shallow water. If you’re after largemouth bass, it’s hard to beat the action right now. Local guides and regulars are reporting steady numbers with quality fish in the 2- to 5-pound range and a few double-digit bass causing a stir. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife’s TrophyCatch program, some trophy-class fish over 8 pounds have been weighed and released in the past week. Fellow anglers even celebrated nine Hall of Fame catches—bass tipping the scales at 13 pounds or better—at the big ceremony this past weekend.

For lures, downsizing and slowing down’s the hot ticket. Anglers are having luck with small shad-pattern crankbaits, like the Rapala DT-4 and DT-6, especially when working main-lake points and the windy side of island cuts. Topwaters and buzzbaits still get morning blows in the outer grass. If the sun’s up and the bite gets slow, switch to soft plastics. Zoom Super Flukes and dark-colored trick worms (try Junebug or Watermelon Red) Texas-rigged around hydrilla edges, as well as swimbaits, have put numbers in the boat all week. A bladed jig like a white or chartreuse ChatterBait is catching those suspended bass following bait balls.

Live shiners remain the top choice for anglers hunting a trophy, especially in the Observation Shoal and Tin House Cove areas.

Crappie are turning on in shallower water, cruising around the Kissimmee River mouth and Grassy Island. Most are coming to small minnows under corks or jigs tipped with chartreuse or white plastics, with some limits brought in by bank anglers before sunup.

Catfishing’s steady in the rim ditch and canal cuts—chicken liver and shrimp work well, or try cut bait drifting out past the Clewiston spillway.

Hot spots to hit today:

- The north end out of Harney Pond where the outflow’s moving baitfish and stacking up bass along the grass lines.
- The shoals around Tin House Cove for that trophy bite at first light.
- Taylor Creek and the channel edges by Okeechobee City for panfish and crappie.

If you’re fishing from the bank, give the Kissimmee River mouth or Scott Driver Park a shot—locals have been filling up stringers, especially at dawn.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The sun kissed the water this morning with sunrise just before 7 AM, and we'll have light until about 6:30 tonight, giving us plenty of time to get on the water.

The bass bite continues to stay red hot on the Big O this autumn. Anglers have been pulling in some impressive catches with a mix of techniques proving productive. The cooler mornings are triggering that classic fall feeding pattern we all love to see.

For those targeting largemouth, artificial lures are absolutely crushing it right now. Buzzbaits are producing some explosive topwater action, especially during those twilight hours at dawn and dusk. If you want to mix it up, swimbaits and soft plastics worked around grass lines are getting solid bites throughout the day. Drop-shotting in deeper pockets around structure is also producing consistent results.

Live bait enthusiasts should load up on shiners - they're always a reliable choice on Okeechobee, particularly when fished around the grass beds and lily pad edges. The fish are holding in their typical autumn patterns, relating to vegetation and moving into slightly deeper water during midday.

But it's not just about the bass out here. The crappie fishing has been exceptional, with anglers jigging up some nice slabs. Catfish are also chewing, providing great action for anyone wanting to change things up.

For hot spots, Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina area continues to produce consistent action. The creek mouths and sloughs along the north end, including Popash Slough and Nubbin Slough, are holding good numbers of fish. Eagle Bay has been another productive zone worth checking out.

Weather-wise, we're looking at comfortable conditions with temperatures that make for pleasant fishing. The water clarity varies depending on where you're fishing, so be prepared to adjust your presentations accordingly. In cleaner water, natural colors are working well, while in stained water, don't be afraid to upsize and add some flash or vibration.

The key right now is covering water until you locate active fish, then slowing down and working those areas thoroughly. The fish are feeding, you just need to find them.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025. The sun kissed the water this morning with sunrise just before 7:30 AM, and you can expect to fish until sunset about 6:46 PM. We’re working with a waxing crescent moon tonight, so that’ll help those evening bite windows stretch a little longer. Your best major feeding times today fall from 1:59–3:59 AM and again from 2:27–4:27 PM, with minor flurries kicking up from 9:17–11:17 AM and after 7:37 PM, according to FishingReminder.

Weather this morning started out mild with light winds, partly cloudy skies, and comfortable temps in the low seventies—prime conditions to hit the water as the pressure holds steady and the water clarity remains excellent. Visibility is strong, and with little rain in the forecast, those bass will be pushing up to feed, especially with favorable moon and sun alignment.

Let’s talk about what’s biting—the Big O is absolutely living up to its reputation this week. Largemouth bass are smashing baits shallow and a little deeper, as they transition post-front and into the early fall feedbag. Just yesterday, Okeechobee Fishing Frenzy broadcast a hot bite: good numbers of bass being caught on moving baits along reed lines from Tin House Cove to Eagle Bay, and panfish—especially bluegill and shellcracker—are piling up on brush and grass flats. Crappie remains steady over deeper holes, and some hefty channel cats are mixed in.

Recent tournaments like the Xtreme Bass Series saw the top bag push over 25 pounds, anchored by a true Okeechobee trophy at 8.58 pounds. Dozens of bags over 18 pounds were reported this weekend, and the numbers are holding strong.

For lures, the wacky-rigged senko continues to dominate when things go slick, as proven by recent Bass Pro Tour events. When the wind’s up, switch to a white or shad-colored chatterbait—slow roll it over hydrilla clumps and along isolated tulles. Deep diving crankbaits like the Strike King Pro Model Series 5 in sexy shad or citrus shad are killer if you find a shell bar or main channel drop in 7–12 feet of water. If it’s cloudy, tie on a topwater walking bait like a spook or propbait, and don’t overlook live shiners early and late. For panfish and crappie, minnows under a float or beetlespins in black/chartreuse work best.

Best bait for channel cats is fresh-cut bluegill or chicken liver set near the bottom in the mouths of creeks, especially as the evening sets in.

Hot spots? Hit Eagle Bay early—work the inside grass line just after sunup for chunky bass and panfish. Big Lake Marina and the points near Captain Bill’s Fish Camp have been producing consistent numbers, with Nubbin Slough and the mouth of Turkey Slough turning up some larger bass if you’re willing to grind out a big bite. If you’re chasing crappie, try drifting over deeper holes out from Chancy Bay.

It’s a great time to fish the Big O, y’all—water’s perfect, fish are aggressive, and the crowds are thinning as we roll deeper into fall. Remember to check for any new slot limits and be mindful of shallow running—watch for floating mats that have shifted after the last blow. And don’t forget to gear up and bring your best attitude; you never know which cast will be the one.

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Good morning anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Sunday, October 26th, 2025.

First light hit the water at 7:23 AM today, with sunset expected around 6:47 PM. We're looking at perfect fall conditions—morning temps in the upper 60s climbing to mid-80s by midday, with light cloud cover and a northeast breeze running 8 to 12 miles per hour. No rain in the forecast, so it's shaping up to be a stellar day on the Big O.

Fish activity is running hot right now. Local guides are reporting largemouth bass striking hard in the early hours, with most fish coming in around 2 to 4 pounds, though some hawgs over 6 pounds are being pulled from Harney Pond and the Monkey Box. Crappie are stacked up at the mouth of Taylor Creek, with limits being taken on jigs just below the surface grasses. Channel cats are getting busy deeper in the channels, and bluegill are hitting live worms and small artificials in the rim canal.

For bass, your money baits 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. Wild shiners remain king and are getting slammed all along the south side—work them around outside reed edges. If you're targeting crappie, go light with small pink or chartreuse tube jigs tipped with a minnow.

For hot spots, 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 bonus catfish. The west wall out from Harney Pond remains a perennial favorite. For variety, work the North Shore near Horse Island and the rim canal around Indian Prairie—panfish stacks are thick there.

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, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Lake Okeechobee fishing updates. Today, October 25, 2025, we're expecting a bit of wind, making it essential to know your fishing spots. The lake level is around 13.87 feet, which is perfect for navigating the waters. Sunrise is at about 7:30 AM, and sunset is around 6:30 PM.

Recently, bass and crappie have been active, especially around the west side where eel grass is abundant. For bass, try using jerk baits or spinner baits, especially in the South Bay area. The fish are moving in with the cooler weather, so expect some big catches. For crappie, minnows and small jigs are effective.

Hot spots include the South Bay area and around the spoil islands. Remember, wind direction is crucial here, so plan your fishing spots accordingly.

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Good morning from Lake Okeechobee—this is Artificial Lure, your local source for all things fishing, bringing you today’s conditions and the latest action from Florida's Big Water, Friday, October 24th, 2025, right around sunrise.

Weather on The Big O today is classic windy fall, with northeast winds blowing 15 to 20 knots and gusts pushing up to 25—advice for anglers running small craft: exercise extra caution, as the lake’s choppy and rough in exposed spots, especially this afternoon. Expect lake waters to keep a moderate chop all day, though those northeast banks will offer some reprieve according to the National Weather Service. The sunrise came up at 7:27 AM this morning, and we’re set for sunset at 6:48 PM.

The new moon is overhead, and with near one percent visibility, low light and stealth presentations have the edge. Today’s major feeding windows run from 12:24 to 2:24 AM and 12:52 to 2:52 PM, with minor feeds 7:25 to 9:25 AM and 6:19 to 8:19 PM, as reported by Fishing Reminder. Those early minor and midday major bite times are your best bet for getting into feeding fish with this moon phase.

Bass have been active in the shallow grass, pad fields, and edges near the mouths of sloughs as the wind moves forage along the eastern and northern shorelines. Recent reports from local guides and bank anglers highlight consistent catches of healthy largemouth bass, plenty between two and four pounds, with a few trophies as fall patterns set in. The numbers of fish are holding strong, but in these choppy, breezy conditions, focus on working wind-blown points and pockets—those baitfish are getting pushed in hard.

Top producers in the tackle box right now: For topwater, the Frog Factory Baby Ribbit Frog in watermelon red or black-blue is dynamite early and late. Its weedless rig means you can throw it right into the thickest mats and not miss a blowup. When the wind settles or in the lee of the reeds, switch to moving baits like the Strike King Pro Model Series 5 crankbait in shad or chartreuse hues, diving to that 10-13 foot range where bigger bass are lurking just off the drops and hydrilla clumps. Live shiners are always a go-to bait if you want to up your odds, especially after the cold front activity earlier in the week.

Crappie action is tickin' up—keepers are coming from the Kissimmee River mouth and canals, with jigs in monkey milk or chartreuse tipped with minnows pulling most of the numbers. Best hours are early morning and last light, as the wind pushes bait into the shallows and around structure.

Catfishing’s been solid on cut bait along the Rim Canal and up around the mouth of Nubbin Slough, especially when the wind’s whipping. Set up in bends and outside current lines using stinkbait, chicken livers, or shrimp.

A couple of hot spots worth checking today: Eagle Bay right off the northwest for bass pushing bait into shallow grass lines—get there before the wind is up too strong. Big Lake Marina area for reliable multi-species action and some shelter from the blow, and Nubbin Slough for crappie and channel cats—you’re likely to see some bank anglers posting up there at first light.

Reminder for all you boaters, the Ortona Lock is fully operational again as of yesterday, so waterway traffic around the lake should be back to normal, according to the US Army Corps of Engineers.

That’s the latest from Lake Okeechobee—tight lines, keep an eye on the sky for those wind gusts, and don’t forget to stay safe and check your tackle for weedless presentations. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of Lake O updates and all things angling.

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Good morning anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.

Let's talk conditions first. We're looking at northeast winds picking up to 10-15 knots today, with lake waters transitioning from smooth this morning to a moderate chop by afternoon. The National Weather Service has us at light chop conditions through midday, so get out early if you can. Water level is sitting at 13.93 feet, which is notably lower than last year's 16.04 feet this time.

The moon phase is working in our favor - we just came off a new moon, which typically fires up the bite. FishingReminder shows us major feeding windows from 12:24 to 2:24 AM and again from 12:52 to 2:52 PM. Minor periods hit from 7:25 to 9:25 AM and 6:19 to 8:19 PM. That afternoon major period could be prime time today.

Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been actively managing aquatic plants on the lake, treating invasive neotropical water grass in dense areas. This is actually creating some interesting structure changes that are concentrating fish in cleaner water pockets.

For bass fishing right now, you'll want to work the grass lines with your standard Florida arsenal. Throw some weightless Senkos in natural colors along the vegetation edges. Vibrating jigs in white or chartreuse are producing well in the choppier water. If you're flipping heavier cover, use creature baits in black and blue or watermelon red. For live bait, shiners are always money on Big O - work them around Kissimmee grass beds and lily pad fields.

Hot spots to focus on include the areas around Monkey Box and King's Bar on the south end. The west side near Clewiston has been consistent too, especially around J&S Fish Camp. Don't overlook the rim canal areas where cleaner water meets vegetation.

The wind is your friend out here - let it position your boat and make long casts to those windblown points. The northeast breeze today will push baitfish and oxygenate those shallow grass flats.

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Artificial Lure here with your sunrise report for Lake Okeechobee, Wednesday October 22nd. Let’s get right to it, folks—if you’re itching to get a line wet, the Big O is calling and today’s shaping up prime for fall angling, though watch for shifting wind as a front approaches.

**Weather & Conditions:**
We’re sitting at a cool 68 to start, expecting highs near 82 under mostly sunny skies with some cloud cover moving in by afternoon. Sunrise hit at 7:25 a.m., with sunset ahead at 6:50 p.m. A light south breeze this morning turns north by midday, then picking up to 10–15 knots out of the northeast into the evening. Conditions are calm at first light, but the lake will chop up later, so plan those main-lake runs early.

The National Weather Service is calling for light chop on lake waters early, swinging to moderate as the day goes on and winds pick up. If you’re in a skiff or kayak, stick to protected edges once the breeze rises.

**Tides & Water Clarity:**
While Okeechobee isn't tidal driven like coastal waters, fluctuating winds are pushing baitfish and stained water into the southern and western rim canals. Water temps are running mid-70s, perfect for pushing bass and crappie into ambush mode.

**Fish Activity:**
Bass are moving up on the outside grass lines and working incoming shad schools hard in the early morning and late evening. According to Lake Okeechobee Daily Fishing Report, anglers have been pulling in good numbers of **2–4 lb largemouth bass**, with some trophy fish over 7 lbs showing up for those working hard through the hydrilla and peppergrass mats. The bite is best from first light until around 10:30 a.m., then again just before sundown.

Crappie are cranking up too, with slabs being caught around the Kissimmee River and Tin House Cove, mostly suspended in 4–6 feet near brush and deeper holes. Catfish are steady along the rim ditch, especially on cut baits in the afternoon.

**What’s Catching:**
Best baits this week are **lipless crankbaits** in shad patterns, black-blue or junebug colored soft plastics, and white spinnerbaits for those schooling bass. Flipping black-and-blue jigs in dense grass is putting some real tanks in the boat.

Crappie anglers should stick with **chartreuse and white jigs** tipped with a minnow under a slip cork. Catfish—keep it simple with chicken liver or nightcrawlers on a drop-shot rig.

**Hot Spots:**
- **Harney Pond Canal**: The outside grass edges are holding bass early—look for patches of open water inside hydrilla beds.
- **Monkey Box**: Schools of shad are pushing bass up against the mats, and you’ll find plenty of action with a white chatterbait or Texas rigged worm.
- Honorable mention: **Tin House Cove** for big crappie, especially mid-morning when they move up chasing bait.

**Bonus News:**
Lot of folks still buzzing about Scott Martin’s record stringer from last season right here on Okeechobee—so trophy potential is real this month. Word from FWC is the plant control crews are working overtime in some backwater areas, so some usual haunts may have fresher water and newly cleared lanes—be on the lookout for schooling activity in these spots.

**Final Word:**
Flounder are out of play statewide with the closed season, but you’re all clear targeting bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Don’t forget—winds will whip up by evening and through week’s end, so safety first and hug the wind-protected shorelines if you stay out late.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, just after sunrise in the heart of South Florida’s Big Water. We’ve got a pleasant start to the morning, lake waters sitting at a light chop with a gentle northeast breeze around 5 knots and sunrise blooming around 7:25 AM, setting tonight close to 6:55 PM. Air temps are hovering right about 68° at daybreak, climbing into the mid-80s by mid-afternoon, with humidity lingering but not oppressive. Expect partly cloudy skies early, light rain chances popping in the afternoon, but nothing to spoil a good session.

Water levels on the lake are decent, with clarity holding steady in the main channels and a touch of haze around the windblown shorelines. Tidal movement isn’t major here, but the wind-driven current will have baitfish moving, especially along the grass lines and points on the north and west ends.

Bass are squarely in the fall transition, and the bite’s been firing on all cylinders since the last cold front. According to Tight Splice Charters and recent reports, big catches keep rolling in—multiple boats reporting limits, with a handful of 5- to 7-pound largemouth landed over the weekend. There’s a good mix of quality and numbers, with plenty of smaller, aggressive fish cruising the hydrilla mats and outside reed lines.

Crappie—locally called “specks”—are firing up, too, mostly in the deeper cuts and around submerged brush, especially near the Kissimmee River and Indian Prairie Canal. Anglers jigging chartreuse or white soft plastics tipped with minnows are seeing double-digit hauls, with the bigger slabs pushing 2 pounds.

For the baits: topwater is king in the early hours and throughout that first bit of wind. The Whopper Plopper in shad or bone color is covering water fast, triggering aggressive surface strikes along grass edges and pockets. If you need to go slower, a Pop-R or a classic frog, particularly the Spro Bronze Eye in black or white, is getting solid blows in thick mats and under overhanging willows. As the sun gets higher, switch to Texas-rigged soft plastics—speed worms, Senkos, or flukes in Junebug, watermelon red, or black/blue—and work the hydrilla clumps with plenty of pauses.

Don’t sleep on moving baits, either: Chatterbaits and spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse are producing when wind puts a ripple on the flats, especially if bait is stacked up. For bait anglers, big wild shiners remain unbeatable for trophy bass—fish them free-lined near isolated cover for your best chance at a giant.

Hot spots this week:
- The **North Shore** from Horse Island down through Tin House Cove—look for schools of bait getting blasted by schooling bass at dawn.
- The **South Bay grass lines and rim canal**, particularly where inflows bring a bit of current, have been lights-out for both bass and crappie.

Crappie anglers should focus on late morning and dusk windows for the biggest numbers, fishing jigs under slip corks about 4–6 feet deep around channel bends.

With the weather holding and stable water conditions, the next few days look primed for steady action. Just keep an eye on the wind tomorrow night and into Thursday, as a front could kick things up and roughen lake waters.

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Artificial Lure here with your Monday, October 20 Lake Okeechobee fishing report.

We’re kicking off the morning with sunrise right around 7:24 AM, and you’re looking at a fair weather pattern over the Big O today. The National Weather Service reports light northeast winds at 5 to 10 knots, and the lake is calm with just a light chop on the water—seas are running less than two feet. There’s a chance of a passing shower late in the day, but overall, you’re set up for prime fall fishing conditions with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Expect sunset at 6:53 PM, so you’ve got a full day to get after ‘em.

Now, let’s get you dialed in on the bite. Anglers and guides have been reporting a strong early morning largemouth bass bite on the north and west sides of the lake. The Tin House Cove area continues to be a go-to hot spot, with folks pulling healthy Florida strain largemouths out of the eelgrass and hydrilla pockets. According to recent trip reports, the bite has been best right after sunrise, quieting down mid-morning, then picking back up as the sun slides lower in the sky.

Over on the Rim Canal, anglers bank-fishing have been hauling in bluegill and crappie, especially near structure and shady banks. Folks working the south end, especially around South Bay and Observation Shoal, have also found plenty of panfish action.

Best bets for lures today: white and chartreuse spinnerbaits have been the ticket in stained water, especially with a little chop on the surface. Throw a black and blue or junebug-colored Senko or craw for flipping into heavy cover. The classic topwater frog bite at dawn—especially on pads by Monkey Box and Sportsman’s Channel—has turned up some explosive strikes. For bluegill or shellcracker, nothing fancy: tip a worm or cricket under a float near reeds and cattails, and you’re liable to fill a stringer.

Looking back over the weekend, one local guide reported “more fish than we could count” on a four-hour trip, with bass up to four pounds coming in steadily, and plenty of smaller peacocks adding fun to the mix. The consistent pattern has been covering water until you find shad getting busted—then hang around for the bass schooling action. Folks out after catfish have been quietly picking up channels and an occasional blue, drifting cut shad or nightcrawlers off the main lake points.

October’s water temps have cooled just enough to pull bigger fish up shallower, especially during that early feed window. The big females are feeding up ahead of spawning push later in the season, so don’t be surprised if you boat a trophy this week. For those after numbers, afternoons are good for schooling fish on main-lake points and around boat cuts.

A couple of proven hot spots right now: Tin House Cove for morning bass and crappie, and the Rim Canal near Uncle Joe’s Cut for a mixed bag. Don’t overlook Observation Shoal for panfish, or the Monkey Box for classic Okeechobee bass action as the sun warms things up.

That’s the scoop from the water line—conditions are steady, fish are biting, and the lake’s living up to its fall reputation. Thanks for tuning in, be sure to subscribe for more daily tips and on-water updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee local fishing report for Sunday, October 19th, 2025. We’re rolling into a picture-perfect fall morning, and the Big O’s lighting up for folks on foot and by boat. Sunrise came up right at 7:24 AM, that first light touching off a crisp 67 degrees and warming up into the low 80s as the clouds scatter out. You’ll see sunset tonight at 6:56 PM, offering a full day of action.

Weather’s been near ideal: yesterday’s breezy east winds are dying down. The National Weather Service calls for southeast winds around 5 knots today, so the lake’ll be smooth as glass—just a gentle chop out there and nothing to keep even the smallest rigs off the main water. With these gentle conditions, you can fan-cast open water or tuck tight into the grass edges.

No big tidal swings on Lake O, but those moon phases and stable barometer have kicked fish activity up a notch—prime door for both bass and panfish chasers. Florida Fish and Wildlife data and local guides reporting this weekend show the largemouth bite’s thick; most folks seeing a dozen to two dozen bass per outing, with several tournaments weighing in 15- to 20-pound five-fish limits. Some chunky females over 6 pounds are being hooked up, especially toward afternoon as the water warms. Crappie (specks) are starting to stage, schooling closer to the grass lines on the north end, and bluegill numbers remain solid for those fishing worms and crickets in the rim canals.

For the hot spots, be sure you try:
- Harney Pond Canal: Fish the hydrilla mats and reed points—bass are busting live shiners early and flipping soft plastics as the sun rises.
- King’s Bar and Tin House Cove: Consistent reports of 3- to 5-pounders, with topwater action at dawn and senko-style baits or chatterbaits mid-morning.
- For those after crappie, the mouth of Taylor Creek is another favorite right now for both minnows and small jigs.

Today’s best artificial lures for bass are watermelon red Senkos, black-and-blue flipping jigs, and white chartreuse chatterbaits. Early risers did well on Pop-R’s or buzzbaits up shallow before sun’s on the water. If you’re running shiners, stick close to the buggy whips and eelgrass edges; bigger fish are waiting to ambush.

Panfish chasers, live crickets or red worms around the cattails are putting a mess of bluegill in the bucket, and for crappie, chartreuse or pink jigs under a float are the ticket.

On the ground, multiple anglers, including Capt. Robin and Tight Splice Charters, are reporting steady bass bites all along the western shore, with a mix of numbers and a real chance at a giant. YouTube updates from this weekend back it up—solid action and a lot of happy faces on both the boat and the bank.

A quick reminder: the run of great fall fishing is on, but expect a little more company on the water as word gets out about these bites. That said, the lake’s big enough for everyone—work a stretch thoroughly, move methodically through those hydrilla fields, and you’re bound to connect.

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Up and at it, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 18 Lake Okeechobee fishing report. The sun rises this morning at 7:24 AM, with sunset hitting at 6:51 PM, and fall’s first true cooldown has Okeechobee’s legendary bite shifting into high gear. The water’s sitting right around 72°F and air temps are cruising from a cool 78 up to 82 by midday.

Low lake levels this week mean fish are loaded up thick in grass flats, channels, and deeper pockets. Clewiston’s grass flats are easily the most productive—about 40% of all solid bass and panfish catches coming from there just yesterday, according to Big O Fishing Reports. North Shore’s holding steady with another 20% of the action, and the Kissimmee River and Ritta Island are both firing at 15% and 10% respectively. Pelican Bay and Shoal/Coots Bay each have their moments, drawing about 7–8% of this week’s best bags, especially early.

Today’s forecast is for **light east winds, 5–10 knots**, so expect easy running and minimal wave action—Lake Okeechobee waters are mostly a light chop. Tides shift slow this time of year, but with lake levels sitting low, current through the cuts and canals is kicking up extra bites, especially for catfish and speckled perch.

Bass are the big show right now—2 to 8 pounders reported, most slamming **live shiners** drifted along the outside reed edges and into scattered grass lines. If you’re working artificials, tie on a **Texas-rigged Gambler Fat Ace** or a 5-inch stick worm in green pumpkin or junebug—Roland Martin’s recent rundown says don’t mess around with anything under 50 lb braid if you’re flipping heavy grass or reeds. For that early morning bite, a **SPRO 65 frog** (the Bronzeye’s a local favorite) is drawing vicious topwater hits on outside clumps in 4 to 5 feet.

Crappie action (or “specks,” for you Okeechobee regulars) is legit—boats averaging 100–150 keepers daily, slabs running 12 to 14 inches with some schools even bigger in deeper holes off the channel. Best bet is 1/16 to 1/8 oz white or chartreuse jigs, slow-trolled, or live minnows, dropped to 8-12 foot pockets near grass points.

Channel catfish up to 12 pounds got chew-happy with cut bait near the current edges, especially late afternoons. For bluegills and panfish, wigglers and red worms under a cork have been putting steady fillets in the cooler up and down the rim ditches.

Your hotspots for today:
- **Clewiston Grass Flats**—Stacked up with bass and specks, especially sunrise to 10 AM.
- **North Shore reed clumps**—Work bladed jigs and worms along the deeper reed edges to target stubborn bass with minimal pressure.
- If winds shift or muddy up open water, duck into the **Kissimmee River channel** or ride down behind the shoal at Ritta Island.

Remember: with boat traffic picking up and storms popping early some days, fish smart—work early, keep an eye on the radar, and chase that clean water if the wind stirs things up. The bite’s hot now, and it’ll just get better running up to the November full moon.

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