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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