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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Late Fall Fishing on the Big O - Okeechobee Report for November 2025
This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 26, 2025. Hope you’re ready, because the bite out here’s been nothing short of classic late fall Florida action—let’s get you dialed in for a productive day on the Big O.

Weather this morning started mild, right around 68 at sunrise. Highs will climb into the upper 70s, plenty warm with only a light breeze out of the east—expect mostly sunny skies with just a bit of haze by midday. Sunrise hit at 6:47 a.m., and you’ve got daylight till about 5:28 p.m., so there’s plenty of time to put in the work.

For those checking the tide, down here on the inland Big O we don’t have true tidal swings, but area lakes and sloughs respond to wind-driven water movement. Still, solunar tables for South Florida put best major fish activity windows around 8 to 10 a.m. and again from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., so plan your main efforts around those times.

Let’s talk bites—as always, fall means working a little harder but the rewards are worth it. The shad schools are active along the outside grass lines and that’s where the bass have piled in. Folks have been getting numbers: one report from just this morning saw 6 to 7 solid bass, most in the 2- to 3-pound range, with the best fish topping out at 5.79 pounds. Swimbaits are pulling real work—the 3:16 Lure Company Freestyle Shad Slow Sink and the 6-inch Real Deal in Kokanee have been the stars. Slower presentations near hydrilla beds and deeper reed edges have been best, so bring your patience and you’ll be rewarded.

Moving baits have been heating up, too. Local guides are running square bill crankbaits, rattle traps, chatterbaits and bladed swim jigs over submerged grass. A steady retrieve with some pauses is key. On calmer spots, topwater frogs and popping baits are still drawing a few explosive bites at first light and right before sunset. If the bite slows, pitch soft plastics—dark-colored creature baits or stickworms Texas-rigged are steady producers, especially around the thicker mats and boat trails.

Crappie anglers are quietly having success on deep ledges—try the 10- to 15-foot drops with small minnows or hair jigs, especially where brush or shell beds are present. Panfish are staging, and the bite should get even better as the weather cools.

Now, if you’re looking for a couple true hot spots to fish today:
- Hit the outside grasslines along the North Bay and Tin House Cove, especially where clear water meets Kissimmee grass.
- Try the ledges and creek mouths near Harney Pond—there’s been strong concentrations of both bass and crappie, and it’s getting less pressure than the main lake grass.
- For those after quality fish, don’t overlook the South Bay area early in the morning, especially throwing a swimbait or a dark worm where hydrilla meets open lake.

Remember, fall post-fronts can make for tough mornings but persistence pays off out here. A reminder for y’all checking the tournament schedules—Major League Fishing brings the Toyota Series to Okeechobee in February, so the next few weeks could see some pattern changes as locals and pros alike dial in their spots.

Thanks for tuning in to your Okeechobee fishing report—I’m Artificial Lure reminding you to subscribe for the latest local insights and updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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14 hours ago
3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Battling Big Bass on Florida's Lake Okeechobee: November 25th Fishing Report
Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Sunrise hit the water at 6:44 AM and sunset this evening is at 5:30 PM, so you’ve got a beautiful window for a full day out chasing bass.

Weather is holding steady for late fall on the Big O—mornings in the low 60s warming up to the mid-70s by afternoon, with just a light north breeze. It’s textbook for a lively bite. Water clarity’s decent on the southwest rim and around Harney Pond, though the Kissimmee River stretch is still stained from last week's showers.

According to Tides4Fishing, we’re coming off a high tide cycle with low tide rolling in mid-morning, which puts prime windows for fish movement right at daybreak and again late afternoon. Watch those solunar peaks around 9:45 AM and close to 4 PM—that’s when active feeding should spike on the flats and edges.

Fishing’s been strong the past week. Bassmaster and MLF both singled out Okeechobee as full of aggressive largemouth, and locals are filling livewells with steady numbers. The talk of the ramp yesterday was several double-digit bags, with at least two fish over 8 lbs caught on beds north of Eagle Bay using Junebug worms and Flappin’ Hog baits. Multiple guides report solid action with 2–4 lb largemouth stacking up in cuts and grass lines. There’s still a night bite for giant crappie (specks) near Indian Prairie, with best catches coming on live minnows and small white jigs. Catfish and bluegill are also firing in the rim ditches on red worms.

Top baits right now:
- **Stick baits** (Yamamoto Senko, junebug and watermelon candy): Use wacky rig or weighted Texas-style through the thick stuff.
- **Swimming worms** (NetBait Big Bopper, Okeechobee craw color): Dragged along eelgrass and peppergrass beds. Powroznik showed in the MLF Bass Pro Tour that a fast retrieve over shallow spawning flats is deadly.
- **ChatterBaits** (Z-Man Jack Hammer, green pumpkin and white): Excellent on the outside grass lines and in open pockets. Mix with Yamamoto Zako trailer in matching colors.
- **Soft body swimbaits** (Gambler Big EZ): Rig with heavy braid for big fish in mats and thick cover.
- **Jigs** (black & blue Medlock Jigs or gold rush Gambler Mega Daddy): Flip them into the matted hyacinth and reeds for that classic Okeechobee "thud."
- For crappie: small crappie jigs and live shiners still rule at sunrise and sunset in deeper channels.

Bait shops report best success with anything green-pumpkin, junebug, or Okeechobee craw this week. Berkley PowerBait Chigger Craw in Okeechobee craw color is getting crushed, especially around bedding areas.

Hot spots to fish today:
- **Harney Pond Canal:** Plenty of healthy largemouth moving shallow; mix of grass and clear pockets, good for ChatterBaits and jigs.
- **Monkey Box:** Still producing numbers and quality. Focus on pad edges and reed clumps with Senkos and swim jigs.
- **Eagle Bay:** Big fish holding on beds, sight fishing possible if the wind stays down.
- For crappie, Indian Prairie and Tin House Cove are putting out limits on minnows before noon.

Summing it up: Conditions are right for quality bass and steady panfish action all day. Bring heavy braid and a strong hook for Okeechobee bass; they’re mean and stacked shallow. Fish hard around first light and late afternoon peaks for your best shot at a trophy.

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1 day ago
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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Gator Bites: Big Bass Feeding Frenzy on Lake Okeechobee
Artificial Lure here, coming to you with today’s Lake Okeechobee fishing report straight from the heart of South Florida, Monday, November 24th, 2025.

Sunrise lit up the Big O at 6:47 a.m., with sunset tonight expected at 5:31 p.m. Weather’s cooperating, warming up nicely in the mid-70s by midday, with northeast winds at 5 to 10 knots, making for smooth water and ideal casting conditions according to the latest National Weather Service marine forecast. No serious chop, just right for running your favorite rig.

Near Palm Beach, the closest tidal chart for today shows the first low tide at about 4:59 a.m. and the next high tide around 11:20 a.m., so on Okeechobee’s canals and marshes, expect falling water early before things settle into a mid-day bite window. That late morning to early afternoon stretch promises prime bass activity—watch for pockets warming up quickly after sunrise.

Fishing action’s been solid lately, with locals reporting healthy numbers of largemouth bass, mixed in with some chunky bluegill and occasional crappie in the pads and shallows. Bass catches have ranged from solid two-pound keepers up to some 6- and 7-pounders, especially around reed lines. Most anglers are seeing bigger fish firing in short, aggressive flurries—so be ready with your best presentations.

A quick rundown of what’s working this week: Lake Okeechobee always favors tried-and-true baits. Top pros in recent tournaments have been catching bass on stick baits like the NetBait Big Bopper in Okeechobee craw or black/blue tail, a staple for flipping. Don’t forget the ChatterBait Jack Hammer in green pumpkin or white—pair it with a Zako trailer for that tempting vibration. Swim Jigs in Alabama bream and Gambler Big EZ swimbaits (gold rush, green pumpkin) have also produced steady strikes, especially worked clean and slow over submerged grass.

For finesse presentations, wacky-rigged Yamamoto Senkos (try watermelon candy or junebug) are getting bit along edges and in clearer water. When bass are tucked in thick mats, punch through with a Gambler Burner Craw or PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg on a heavy weight. Those flipping bites are best with braided line—most locals opt for 50- to 65-pound-test when working mats.

Live bait? Minnows and shiners remain gold standard this time of year, especially if you’re after the true trophy bass. Drift or free-line a wild shiner near cattails and you might just hook into a bruiser. Bluegill and crappie are hitting on small jigs and worms under bobbers, best near structure or cypress tree roots.

A couple of current hot spots: The **Monkey Box** zone is steady for bass, especially early and late in the day, and Harney Pond Canal is putting up numbers of quality fish—both areas show strong vegetation and healthy baitfish concentrations. Don’t ignore the rim canals either; midday sun brings panfish up for easy pickings.

For knots, stick to strong fluoro setups for reaction baits and heavy mono or braid for your punching and flipping. The trusty overhand loop is reliable with fluorocarbon, keeping your stick bait and chatterbait action tight.

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2 days ago
3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Bass Bonanza: Late Fall Fishing Heats Up on the Big O
Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee local fishing report for November 21, 2025.

Sunrise was at 6:41 a.m. and you’ll see sunset at 5:32 p.m., giving us plenty of prime daylight. The weather’s shaping up mild with easterly winds around 5 to 10 knots and just a bit of chop on the water per the National Weather Service, so most spots should be accessible and comfortable to navigate. Water temps are cooling off, but still perfect for that late-fall bite. There’s a First Quarter moon in play, and today’s major feeding times are 5:36–7:36 a.m. and 5:56–7:56 p.m., according to FishingReminder.

Lake Okeechobee’s famous bass bite is holding strong, despite some blue-green algae warnings reported by DOH-Palm Beach—so keep an eye on water color and avoid any neon-green slicks, especially with kids or pets around.

Bass-wise, things have been heating up—just last week, local angler Tanner Seabolt pulled in a monstrous five-bass bag tipping the scales at 31 pounds 9 ounces in the Phoenix BFL event, including a near 9-pound kicker. Ben Harris boated a 10-pound, 4-ounce lunker, showing big fish are still on the prowl. The word around most marinas is that fish are relating to cattails, joint grass, and deeper reeds, particularly on the north and west sides.

If you’re working the grass or pitching to beds, most pros have been tearing it up with classic Okeechobee soft plastics. The Gambler Fat Ace in black and blue or JB blue, and the Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver in hematoma or black, fished Texas-rigged with 3/8 to 1/2-ounce tungsten, have been go-to’s. For working those sparser reeds and holes, try slower presentations like a worm or stickbait rigged weightless or with just enough brass to get it down.

When you want to cover water, don’t overlook the Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer in black/blue, golden shiner, or ghost baby gill. These vibrating jigs are still absolute top producers, especially if the water’s off-color from recent wind or algae blooms. Pair with trailers like a Gambler Little EZ or a Komodo. Swim jigs in black/blue or bruised green pumpkin with a soft swimbait trailer also get hawgs to bite around buggy whips and isolated grass. Early morning frog action between those tussock mats can be productive—try a Gambler Walking Frog if the lily pads are dense and bass are shy.

Live shiner fishing is still delivering steady results, especially for those targeting specs (crappie) and for folks keeping younger anglers busy. Reports from recent mornings say South Bay and the Monkey Box are holding decent numbers of decent panfish and the odd bonus bass, if you bring your bucket of lively shiners.

Some local hot spots to check out:
- **North End cattails** near Captain Bills Fish Camp and Eagle Bay; these stretches produced the winning tournament stringers and offer consistent bed and staging action.
- **West Wall** for those ChatterBait or swim jig presentations; Parker Knudsen mentioned it held big ones this month.
- **South Bay** and Monkey Box for backwater frog and stickbait bites when boat pressure’s lighter.

Remember, best bites have been at dawn and dusk, so set that alarm, and don’t forget bug spray—mosquitoes have been thick.

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5 days ago
3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
November 20, 2025 Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Hungry Bass, Feeding Crappie, and Lure Recommendations
Mornin’ folks, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 20, 2025. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM and sunset will be at 5:38 PM, so you’ve got a good stretch of daylight to get out there. The weather’s been mild—NE winds 5 to 10 knots, seas around 2 feet, and the lake’s got a light chop. It’s a solid day for fishing, especially if you’re looking for some action on the flats or near the lily pads.

The fish have been active, especially largemouth bass. Fall’s got them gorging up for winter, so they’re hungry and willing to bite. Recent reports from the Bassmaster EQ and local anglers show that bass are hitting hard, with some anglers pulling in multiple keepers in a single outing. There’s also been some crappie and bluegill action, especially in the shallower pockets and creek mouths, though the bite hasn’t been as hot as it was a couple years back.

When it comes to lures, the shaky head’s been a go-to for a lot of pros. A 1/8-ounce head with a green pumpkin worm is a solid choice, especially around docks and overhanging cover. If you’re looking to mix it up, try a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General on a 5/16-ounce shaky head for shallow water. Topwater baits like buzz baits and swimbaits are also producing, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. For bait, Berkley Gulps in the Lumigo color have been working well for both bass and panfish.

If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, check out the isolated lily pad beds on the productive flats, especially those near a channel edge or depth change. These spots have been consistently holding bass. Another good spot is the area around the creek mouths, where the water’s a bit cooler and there’s plenty of cover for crappie and bluegill.

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6 days ago
1 minute

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Fishing Report: Bass Heating Up, Crappie Biting Strong, Frog Bite Building
Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 19, 2025.

We’ve got another crisp fall morning on the Big O, with sunrise at 6:45 AM and sunset around 5:31 PM. Weather’s keeping it pleasant, highs in the mid-70s and a light north wind, perfect for a few solid rounds of casting. Water levels are steady, hovering just above 13.7 feet, a touch down from earlier this month but still providing good access to the grass lines and canal mouths. If you’re planning your outing, keep an eye on those afternoon winds—they tend to pick up just as the bite cools down.

Bass activity’s heating up after that sharp cold front rolled through last week. The Bassmaster Elite Qualifier just wrapped up and showed Okeechobee’s still got big fish ready to play. Local pro Caleb Hudson locked down a three-day total over 52 pounds, fishing the Rim Canal with a Spro McDart jerkbait and a light jighead minnow. The winning pattern lately has been working a jerkbait just under the surface, then switching to a finesse minnow on calmer water. Third-place finisher Fisher Anaya picked up a monster 8-pound, 13-ounce largemouth out of Harney Pond Canal on a Rapala Mavrick jerkbait.

If you’re fishing for numbers, most folks are catching 15 to 30 bass in a half-day, with a handful of strong 5- to 7-pounders showing up for those working the patterns right. Bite windows are best early and late, so hit it hard from daybreak through 10 AM, then again from 3 PM to sunset. The Rim Canal on the southwest side and Harney Pond Canal continue to be the hottest zones for aggressive bites. Jighead minnows, jerkbaits, and soft swimbaits are all putting fish in the boat right now—colors like “sexy shad,” chrome, and translucent baitfish are working best with the current water clarity. For those preferring live bait, you can’t beat a hand-picked wild shiner drifted near the edges of hydrilla inside the first grass line.

Spec (crappie) fishing’s seeing steady action too. According to Gerard Tackle’s November update, anglers are reporting solid numbers with every trip—catching 40 fish and bringing home a 20-speck limit isn’t uncommon. Chartreuse and blue jigs, especially under a slip float, have been top producers. The J&S Canal on the east side is another good call if you’d rather target crappie or want a break from the bass bite.

Don’t forget, Okeechobee’s infamous frog bite is starting to build in the backwater grass. A popping frog or speed worm worked over thick mats is already snagging a few hawgs, and it’s only going to improve as we get closer to winter. For those willing to work reaction baits slow, a Shimano World Minnow jerkbait or the new Berkley Chop Block soft glide bait are worth a look, especially when fish are suspended in the canals.

Watch for occasional blue-green algae patches, especially near Harney Pond and the north shore. It hasn’t shut down the bite, but keep up to date on any health advisories if you’re cleaning or keeping your catch.

Two hot spots to put on your list: The southwest Rim Canal near Clewiston and the Harney Pond Canal up by Lakeport—both areas are putting out numbers and size. For slab crappie, J&S Canal is the place to be.

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1 week ago
3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Fishing Report: Post-Front Bite, Crappie Crush, and Monster Bass Lurking
Artificial Lure reporting in with your boots-on-the-water Lake Okeechobee fishing update for Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Sunrise cracked at 6:43 AM and you’ll see that Florida sun dip at 5:30 PM. We had light northeast winds this morning, barely a ripple across the lake, and that trend will stick with us through the afternoon—expect a light chop at most, and air temps climbing into the mid-70s. According to the National Weather Service, we’re headed for another stretch of fine fishing weather.

Let’s talk about conditions. Right now, the water’s got a bit more color than usual—recent reports from the Rim Canal say it’s dirtier than most falls, but some locals say that’s actually keeping fish up and willing to bite close to the boat. The Department of Health cautioned about blue-green algae in isolated pockets, mostly on the shoreline—stay alert and avoid the scummy, neon-green stuff.

Yesterday’s tournaments proved the post-front pattern is still hanging around: bites are there, but you gotta work for ’em. Hudson out of Bassmaster’s open said the Spro McDart jerkbait and a jighead minnow were the key to putting together a solid limit on the southwest Rim Canal, with his big fish—a five-pounder—hitting early[The Fishing Wire]. Over on the east side, angler Gee focused on balls of bait near the J&S Canal, rotating a Yamamoto Hinge Minnow and a flutter spoon, catching his quality fish suspended just off the bottom.

Crappie fans, the early morning hours continue to be dynamite. Reports from the bridges and deeper cuts north of Indian Prairie say that tossing a small jig or minnow under a bobber before 9 AM is the ticket—you’ll bring up fish for the cooler if you’re quiet and patient. Just yesterday morning, anglers were seen hauling up loads of slabs near the Kissimmee River inlet.

Bass are moody, but there are still double-digit giants lurking—Laker Howell set the bar last week with an 11-and-a-half pound lunker on a Yamamoto Flappin’ Hog worked slow on a bed[Major League Fishing]. Don’t rule out flipping and pitching creature baits in thick cover. For numbers, most are reporting 8-15 keeper bites a day, with the big bags anchored by one or two bruisers around 5-8 pounds.

Best lures lately go to:
- Jerkbaits in shad or ghost minnow colors for schooling fish off points and canal mouths[The Fishing Wire]
- Finesse swimbaits on light jigheads for vertical presentations—especially when using forward-facing sonar[Spreaker]
- Creature baits like the Yamamoto Flappin’ Hog, or a Berkley Chop Block soft glide bait, worked around reed heads and isolated mats[Sports Illustrated]
- Key colors: green pumpkin, junebug, watermelon red, and anything shad- or bluegill-patterned for swim jigs
- Don’t forget classic black-and-blue chatterbaits or vibrating jigs late in the day around outside grass lines

Minnows are still the best bet for crappie, especially under a float as that bite stays shallow with these warm days.

Hot spots right now:
- Rim Canal, southwest corner near Harney Pond: steady for bass, plus some chunky crappie if you work the bridge pilings
- J&S Canal east side: focused baitfish action, better quality bass suspending on isolated breaks and grass points
- North end near Kissimmee River mouth: best early morning crappie and scattered bass chasing shad

Tidal influence is minimal here on Okeechobee, but low light and dusk—just after 5 PM—are primetime for a kicker bite as the baitfish bunch up.

Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Okeechobee report. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a cast, and until next time, this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.

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3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Fishing Report: Finesse Tactics Shine as Temps Rebound
Artificial Lure here, bringing you the boots-on-the-ground Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025.

After a tough cold front rolled in last week, conditions have been tricky, but Okeechobee is showing signs of life as temps start to rebound. Sunrise hit around 6:43 AM with sunset coming at 5:32 PM, giving anglers a solid window to chase that early morning bite before the calm, sunny stretches heat things up. Winds this morning have settled a bit compared to last week’s gusts, with today promising partly cloudy skies and air temps pushing up from the low 60s into the mid-70s. Water temps have started to creep up too, keying up the largemouth and staging baitfish.

Tidal swing isn't a huge factor inside Okeechobee proper, but flow out of Kissimmee River and area canals has picked up, helping concentrate fish near those moving water zones.

It’s been a grind—just listen to tales from the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens final this weekend. According to Bass Angler Magazine and the local tournament results, most pros focused efforts along the southwest Rim Canal and pockets near Harney Pond and J&S Canal. That Rim Canal, with its darker, churned-up water, was the winning ticket for Caleb Hudson, who put together a 25-pound bag on Day 2, coaxing up chunky bass from just beneath the surface. Key presentations have been subtle—1/16 to 1/8 oz jigheads rigged with minnow-style plastics are catching finicky post-front fish, especially when the air is dead still.

Also in the mix: the Spro McDart jerkbait and recent hot picks like the Rapala CrushCity Freeloader and Mavrick jerkbait, proven in the Bassmaster EQ. Fisher Anaya pulled off a third-place finish here working a forward-facing sonar, and picked up Okeechobee’s Phoenix Boats Big Bass with an 8-13, so the quality fish are still lurking.

What about numbers? They’ve been variable. Top bags are still approaching 20–25 pounds when you hit that magic stretch, but many tournament limits have been under 10 pounds, showing how lockjawed those big fish get in shifting weather. Still, two- to three-pounders have made a good showing, with several fours and fives mixed in for persistent anglers. Shiners, as ever, are a trusty fallback if you want more constant action or are fishing with family.

Best lures right now? Subtle, natural-colored jerkbaits and minnow imitations, shad-patterned swimbaits, and finesse presentations like dropshot rigs or Ned rigs with minnow trailers are top choices. In muddier water, try a bladed jig or a squarebill crankbait—something with vibration and flash to get attention.

Live shiners are always solid, especially targeting isolated reeds and grasslines early, then slow-rolling plastics by mid-morning.

Hotspots to focus on today:
- **Rim Canal (southwest side):** Target stretches with current or bait activity. Lots of quality bites here, especially near creek intersections.
- **Harney Pond Canal:** Especially productive using forward-facing sonar and targeting suspending bass just off the drop.
- **J&S Canal (east side):** Smaller pockets and edges are holding fish, with spoons and minnow baits working for both numbers and size.

Even with tough transitions, persistence and subtlety are getting rewarded. According to Lake Okeechobee News and passionate local anglers, conditions should keep improving through the week if this warming trend holds.

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1 week ago
3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Lake Okeechobee November Grind: Persistent Anglers Rewarded in Post-Front Conditions
Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025. We’re off another chilly fall night, and there’s a gentle mist burning off under clear skies as sunrise hit around 6:44 AM, with sunset coming at 5:32 PM. Water temps are bouncing back into the low 70s after the cold front earlier in the week, but bring a windbreaker—the breeze is back out of the northeast and the air’s still brisk this morning.

Bass were sluggish at dawn, but the bite steadily improves mid-morning as the sun gets up and the lake starts to warm. Tidal movement is minimal, as usual on Okeechobee, but good water movement in the rim canals and at lake cuts like Taylor Creek and J&S is drawing fish to ambush baitfish. According to the latest Bassmaster EQ weigh-ins yesterday in Clewiston, big bass are absolutely still on the prowl: a couple of fish over 8 pounds hit the scales, and tournament leader Caleb Hudson clinched the win with a three-day total of 52 lbs, 6 oz, working the southwest rim canal and nearby grass lines for his best catches.

The story all week has been a tough post-front bite, but persistent anglers are wading into steady action, mostly working reaction baits and flipping soft plastics. Reports from the field show most limits running between 13 and 19 pounds a day, but it can take dozens of pitches to draw out the best bites. There’s a solid shallow crank and jerkbait bite early around hard spots along the north shore, especially when sunfish and shiners are popping. As the sun gets higher, anglers are switching to flipping with beaver-style baits, heavy creature plastics, or a ⅜ to ¾ oz Medlock or Dirty Jig paired with a muscle back craw-style trailer, working reed edges or the outside of grass mats—especially in cleaner water near Horse Island and Grassy Island, where water clarity is best.

Don’t overlook topwater frogs, either. The afternoon frog bite really picked up yesterday once things warmed up—a poppin’ style frog in killer gill or a natural shad color, dragged lazily across pads near Tin House and South Bay, got some explosive takes, including a tournament-saving 7½-pounder right at the boat, according to reports from several Bassmaster EQ competitors.

Live shiners continue to be a ticket for folks after numbers or kids hoping for a steady pull, especially in the rim canals and at points where water moves from the marshes. Early risers drifting crappie minnows off the main lake points are still picking up some thick November slabs too.

Hot spots to circle today:
- The rim canal from Clewiston southwest is loaded with feeding bass under the mats and hydrilla edges.
- Taylor Creek up by Okeechobee City saw a 6 and a 7 pounder caught right at noon yesterday on jighead minnows and jerkbaits.
- J&S Canal on the east side was steady all week—try pitching to the cuts and isolated pads.

Best lures this morning: a gold or black/blue JackHammer ChatterBait, Gambler Fat Ace in darker colors, or a SPRO Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog. For jigs, downsize your trailer and use lighter line if wind and clarity allow, as those pressured bass are a little shy post-cold front.

The November grind on the Big O always rewards persistence and adapting to what the lake gives. Dress in layers, search out those pockets of warmer, clean water, and get ready for the midday flurry. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Okeechobee fishing update. Don’t forget to subscribe for more local insight and hot tips.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Chasing Gators in Okeechobee's Winter Bite
Artificial Lure with your Saturday Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 15, 2025. We’re shaking off a post-cold front chill—the mercury was down to 39 at sunrise, with the sun cracking the horizon at 6:41 am and setting at 5:33 pm. High pressure is bringing clearing skies and a little warmth after a few rainy days earlier this week, though brisk winds have kept the water moving, especially on exposed edges. No tides here, but flows in the Rim Canal and tributaries are slightly up, giving those spots a bit more action according to the National Weather Service.

Fishing started slow this morning, but like yesterday, the bite heats up as the day goes on and temps rise, especially along sunny grass flats. Local tournaments wrapping up Day 2 weighed in some healthy bags—Sam Hanggi topped the Bassmaster EQ leaderboard with 23 pounds, 15 ounces, anchored by a couple of big largemouth, including a 7-15 and a 6-pound kicker caught in the afternoon. Top five bags ranged between 23 and 15 pounds, steady numbers given the tough conditions. Most anglers averaged three fish apiece, with a few grinding out limits late into the day.

If you’re chasing largemouth, it’s all about the grass beds and reed edges. The cold front has fish glued to cover early, so slow rolling is key. Black-and-blue jigs, Okeechobee craw soft plastics, and speed worms fished deep in hydrilla are the local favorites. Texas-rigged Senkos in junebug or watermelon red are putting bigger fish in the box for those targeting staging areas just outside of major spawning pockets, like where Hanggi struck gold yesterday afternoon.

Spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse (double willow blades) have popped off when the wind lays, particularly on wind-blown points—look for baitfish flickering in the grass and birds working the area, a solid sign the bass are feeding. For numbers, the Rim Canal at Clewiston is steady with soft stickbaits and finesse presentations, but the big tournament-caliber bass are hanging in deeper grass on the north and west shorelines.

Folks downsizing for crappie and bluegill found some slabs near Tin House and Harney Pond yesterday, with small jigs and live minnows accounting for most of the action. It’s not lights-out, but patient anglers are catching enough for a fish fry. YouTube angler Rick reported steady morning crappie just off reed points, though the bite slowed after sunrise.

Best lure colors right now: black/blue, fire craw, junebug, and watermelon red. If you’re frog fishing, a popping frog with some added flash—like Jessie Mizell’s trick from last week’s Toyota Series—is drawing the right kind when the wind lays down, especially late in the day.

Today’s HOT SPOTS:

- Monkey Box: Classic winter hydrilla beds with big females staging deep, warms quickest after cold snaps.
- Tin House Cove: Less boat pressure, thick cover, and reliable afternoon bite windows.
- Rim Canal near Clewiston: The canal bite is slow but steady—great for numbers, especially with stickbaits and speed worms.

For tournament-sized bass, flip heavy jigs and soft plastics directly into dense grass pockets; stay patient and be ready for a subtle bite. If fishing open water, slow roll spinnerbaits or jerkbaits on warming edges.

Dress in layers and stay safe—cold mornings give way to beautiful afternoons this time of year. That wraps up your Lake Okeechobee report. Thanks for tuning in, be sure to subscribe for more local tips and daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Post-Cold Front Bass Bite Heats Up on Flipping Baits and Spinnerbaits
Good morning from Lake Okeechobee! Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest on fishing around the Big O for Friday, November 14, 2025.

We kicked things off under a chilly blast—39 degrees at sunrise after a cold front rolled through late week. The sun popped over the rim at 6:41 am, while the evening bite will have the last shot just after 5:30 pm. Winds have been brisk, with occasional gusts throwing a wrinkle in open water efforts, but the skies have cleared nicely. According to the National Weather Service, high pressure is settling in today, setting the stage for warming conditions and increased fish movement. Remember: there's no tidal influence on the lake, but canal flows are slightly up from rain earlier this week.

Fish activity started slow this morning, but yesterday saw the action pick up by midday. Local tournaments, including the 2025 Bassmaster EQ, showed a grind for most, with Sam Hanggi leading Day 1 at 23 pounds, 15 ounces. While overall numbers were moderate, the bags are getting heavier as the cold front moves out. Anchoring that momentum, several anglers reported top fish in the 3–5 lb range, especially those sticking to the main lake and avoiding heavy traffic in the canals. Reports from old-timer tournaments show three fish per angler was about par, with many struggling until afternoon as the grass flats warmed. Cold mornings favored a slow presentation—key for coaxing post-front bass in tough conditions.

When it comes to what’s working, there’s been a strong cold front bite on flipping baits. Locals and top pros alike are leaning on black-and-blue jigs, Okeechobee craw soft plastics, and speed worms worked deep in hydrilla. Power fishing with heavy jigs or Texas rigs off mid-lake grass lines has put big post-front females in the box. Spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse with double willow blades have also drawn strikes on the wind-blown edges as the water warms. For those working canals, soft stick baits—Senko style—pitched tight to cover delivered the more consistent numbers, but the larger bass are still hanging around main lake grass beds and isolated weed patches.

A few anglers are catching with suspending jerkbaits and lipless cranks, especially as that cold water effect restores a reaction bite in clearer zones. The top colors right now: black/blue, junebug, watermelon red, and fire craw, as fish key in on the brighter profiles over dying grass.

Recent catches have centered on largemouth bass, with scattered reports of crappie and the odd bluegill if you’re downsizing. The canals around Clewiston and Harney Pond saw more numbers, but most of the larger fish have come from the north and west shorelines along the lake—particularly near Tin House Cove and the famed Monkey Box. These zones are warming fastest and have the thickest vegetation cover right now.

Best spots to check today:
- The Monkey Box: Classic hydrilla beds, big post-front females staging deep.
- Tin House Cove: Less pressure, thick cover, consistent late-day flurries.
- Rim Canal at Clewiston: Steady numbers on finesse presentations.
If you’re chasing that tournament-caliber kicker, stick with flipping heavy cover off the main lake or bouncing spinnerbaits along the breezy points.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Fishing Report: Big Bass, Crappie and More on the Legendary Florida Lake
This is Artificial Lure with your November 13, 2025 Lake Okeechobee fishing report.

We kicked off the morning under mostly clear skies, a light southeast breeze rustling the grass, and temps hovering in the mid-60s before warming toward the low 80s by afternoon. According to NOAA, today’s sunrise hit about 6:40 a.m. and sunset’s expected 5:32 p.m. The forecast calls for calm winds shifting up to 10 mph later in the day, with no rain and humidity rising into the afternoon.

Now, Okeechobee doesn’t have tidal swings like coastal waters, so the key factor here is water movement from the wind and seasonal drawdowns. Recent Florida Fish and Wildlife reports say the lake level sits near 13 feet—a bit below full pool—which means some of those classic shallow grass flats and eelgrass beds are extra exposed. Bass are pushing deeper into hydrilla and mats, and the bite’s strongest early and late, with a solid midday lull.

This past week, several tournament anglers report good catches of largemouth bass, with five fish limits regularly topping 16 to 20 pounds. The standout catches came on punched mats around Harney Pond and the Monkey Box. TrophyCatch entries feature some real brutes, with two fish over 8 pounds brought to hand in the last three days. The flip and punch bite dominates—John Cox’s style mat-punching techniques with a compact creature bait like a Chigger Bug or a MaxScent Hawg, rigged on a 3/0 straight-shank hook with a 1 to 1.5 oz tungsten, sliced through that vegetation best.

If you’re chasing numbers instead of hawgs, moving baits like the Berkley Chop Block glide bait and classic lipless crankbaits in shad and red patterns took schooling bass outside Observation Shoal and the south rim canal. Soft swimbaits and Super Flukes in natural colors proved key on wind-blown points and isolated patches of peppergrass. Topwater walking baits and poppers still work at first light, especially along the edge between the grass lines and open water. Spinnerbaits in chartreuse-white are getting bites mid-morning when the wind picks up.

Live bait—particularly wild shiners—remains unbeatable for beginners or anyone looking for a guaranteed bass tug. Local shops near Clewiston and Okeechobee City are reporting steady shiner sales, and folks dragging them near Tin House Cove and the north shore are catching both numbers and big fish.

In the panfish department, speckled perch (crappie) activity is ramping up with some slabs up to 2 pounds coming from deeper water—try jigs tipped with minnows around the Rim Canal and Taylor Creek, especially early or late. Bluegill are still biting on crickets and small worms along shallow weed lines.

Best hot spots today:
- **Harney Pond area:** Heavy grass mats continue to hold bigger bass, especially late morning if wind blows bait in.
- **Monkey Box:** Early morning and evening, punch through the heaviest vegetation with a creature bait.
- **North Shore near Tin House Cove:** For shiner fishing and topwater action.

Recommended lures and baits:
- Heavy weighted creature baits (e.g., MaxScent Hawg)
- Lipless crankbaits and glide baits (Berkley Chop Block)
- Spinnerbaits, Super Flukes, and topwater walking baits
- Wild shiners for the best shot at trophy fish

Fish activity will pick up as water warms and winds shift, especially on days with high pressure and stable conditions. Be sure to move with the bait and match the hatch; smaller profiles are working better as fall progresses. Keep an eye out: local reports from Lake Okeechobee News and Bassmaster have all highlighted strong tournament results with most fish coming from isolated mats and deep hydrilla edges.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Bass Bite Heats Up as Cold Front Fades - Artificial Lure's Tuesday Lake O Report
Artificial Lure reporting lakeside on Lake Okeechobee this Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. Sunrise hit around 6:41 a.m., and we’re waking to a touch of old Florida chill—a light cold front rolled through last night, keeping air temps brisk early with highs topping out in the lower 70s. Winds are running north-northwest, blowing 10 to 15 mph by mid-morning, which is pushing some chop onto the main lake and stacking bait fish along windblown edges.

Water levels are sitting a bit lower after recent releases, so you’ll need to hunt a little deeper, especially as those chilly morning temps have largemouth bass tucking into thicker grass mats, reed heads, and canal mouths. Okeechobee’s not famous for its tides, but wind-driven water movement has the west and south shores acting like tidal lanes today, funneling bait and turning those points on. Overall, the bite is starting slow at first light, but as the grass flats warm, action picks up—especially mid-morning through the afternoon once the sun draws out those pre-spawn bass.

Recent catches in weekend tourneys and local reports say most 5-fish bags are coming in at 12–14 pounds with some 6- and 7-pound kicker fish biting for anglers working grass lines and hard edges patiently. Expect lots of solid 2–4 pounders, with mixed bags of largemouth, the occasional bluegill, and still some decent black crappie showing along the rim canal and bridge mouths. Crappie are best in the Kissimmee River, Eagle Bay, and rim ditch near Tin House—drift live minnows slow a couple feet up from the grass to snag a few slabs.

As for what’s working: classic Okeechobee staple baits remain the stars. Pros are cashing in with black/blue and green pumpkin 3/8-ounce Z-Man JackHammer ChatterBaits—run a swimbait trailer like the Gambler Little EZ or Rapala Freeloader for extra thump in sparser reeds. Bruiser Baits Bullet worms in the Christmas color, Berkley PowerBait Swim Jigs in bluegill, and Gambler Fat Ace stick baits pulled slow through tight cover are all producing. If the bass get lockjaw after that cold blast, punch into thicker mats or flip a creature bait like the Rapala CrushCity Bronco Bug, or try a Big Bite Baits BFE if you’re a dedicated flipper; don’t forget to hit the joint grass patches and cattails. Swim jigs and Carolina rigs with soft jerkbaits perform on shell beds and hard spots—especially off the channel as things heat up. For slower bites or pressured fish, jerkbaits or crankbaits along the rim ditch or hardbottom, and a wacky rigged Senko in watermelon or junebug, keep the numbers up. Live wild shiners are always a winner when that front stalls the artificial bite, especially for trophy class bass.

Best hot spots on the Big O today:

- **West Wall near Clewiston**: Drift the inside grass lines and isolated reed heads, staying out of the wind’s worst.
- **Tin House Cove**: Canal mouths and outer grass edges are holding bait thanks to shifting winds.
- **Rim ditch from Harney Pond to Indian Prairie**: Sheltered, clear water—great for both bass and crappie.
- **Eagle Bay**: Top spot for slab crappie as temps drop and they bunch up.

Key tip: dress warm, tie clean knots, and approach quietly in these cold snaps—Okeechobee bass get spooky when the pressure rises. The bite’s best from 10 a.m. on, peaking as the breeze lays down and the water temp rises.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Fishing Report: Brisk Temps, Deeper Bass, Primed for Pre-Spawn Bite
Artificial Lure here, checking in lakeside with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Monday, November 10, 2025. The chill rolled in last night with a light cold front lingering after sunrise, and it’s made for a brisk morning: temps rising from the mid-50s, with highs bumping into the upper 60s by midday. Winds are gentle out of the north-northeast around 7 to 10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:39 AM, with sunset due at 5:36 PM tonight. Skies are partly cloudy, but the weather’s set to be dry, making for some classic November fishing on the Big O.

Tides around Okeechobee aren’t as dramatic as the coast, but water levels have dropped a shade lower with recent management releases. That means fish, especially bass, are pushing into deeper grass mats and out from the shallows. The cold snap following last week’s front has slowed some surface action, but it’s primed those big largemouth for pre-spawn feeding in sheltered cuts and rim ditches.

Recent catches have been steady but variable—anglers are pulling in 5-fish bags weighing from 12 pounds for the average tournament team, up to isolated 6 and even 8-pounders for those working the grass edges and canal mouths, according to Major League Fishing’s recap of the Toyota Series event. Mixed bags include plenty of largemouth bass, some slab black crappie, and the occasional bluegill still hanging near reed edges. Overall, fish activity picks up late morning once the water warms a touch.

For lures, it’s been a bruised green pumpkin and chartreuse show. Top pros are working 3/8-ounce Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBaits in black/blue, paired with a Gambler Little EZ or Rapala Crush City Freeloader trailer—those combos are solid in both sparser and thicker reeds. Bruiser Baits Bullet worms (Christmas color), Berkley PowerBait Swim Jigs, and Gambler Fat Ace stick baits have been wresting out trophy bites. If you’re flipping, stick to joint grass mixed with cattails or buggy whips, and use a soft plastic creature bait like the Rapala CrushCity Bronco Bug. Jerkbaits in the rim ditch are picking up aggressive fish pushed off the bank by changing winds.

Live bait bites are solid too: wild shiners remain the local favorite for catching those hesitant cold-front bass. Crappie anglers are scoring with small jigs tipped with a minnow near canal mouths and bridges.

Hot spots today:
- The West Wall, especially those pockets of joint grass and cattails where the wind lays down.
- North end grass lines near Harney Pond Canal, good for both bass and crappie.
- Rim ditch and Shoal, perfect for fishing jerkbaits or pitching worms during midday warmups.

Dress warm if you’re heading out early, and stick close to the mix of grass and deeper holes. The bite is best from 10 a.m. to mid-afternoon once things heat up, especially out of the wind.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Fall Bite Heats Up, Bass and Crappie On the Move
Good morning from the shores of the Big O—this is Artificial Lure with today’s Lake Okeechobee fishing report, Sunday, November 9th, and let me tell you, the bite’s heating up as fall settles in but cool (for Florida) mornings keep you reaching for a hoodie at sunrise.

We kicked off with a sunrise at 6:38 a.m., and anglers were already launching at first light, knowing that early and late in the day are key with these shorter November windows. Expect sunset at 5:34 p.m., so plan your trip around the low-light hours, when bass and crappie have proven extra aggressive the past few days.

The weather’s held fair with lows in the upper 60s climbing to 84 this afternoon, and just a light southeast breeze—prime conditions after all that wind we fought last week. Plenty of clear water out there now, especially north and west. Water temps are riding in the mid-70s, which means both bass and crappie are on the move, feeding up in preparation for the winter pattern.

Tide movement doesn’t play as big of a role on the main lake as it does out in the glades or the river, but the consistent weather makes for reliable fishing all day. According to local guides referencing Captain Experiences and recent trip reviews, action’s been consistent, with plenty folks catching mixed bags and hitting their limits.

As for the catches: bass are front and center, with several quality bags recorded in the Toyota Series last week. Jessie Mizell landed 51-15 pounds over three days, with lots of 4-to-6 pounders weighed—so the big fish are definitely biting. Most recent tournament anglers report success on SPRO Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 70s (especially killer gill color with added flashabou for extra flair), Medlock flipping and swim jigs, ChatterBait JackHammers in golden shiner and black/blue, and Gambler Burner Worms in clean water near Horse Island. There’s also been a solid deep bite on Carolina rigs with big worms out near the shell beds by the river mouth.

Don’t overlook the classic shiner bite either—Outdoor TV Classics and locals both say live wild shiners freelined over hydrilla edges or Kissimmee grass continues to produce strikes from monster largemouths, especially if you want that trophy.

Crappie action’s picking up too. Multiple catches of healthy slabs trolling tube jigs or minnows in the open water off Harney Pond and the Indian Prairie area are reported by local YouTubers and guide trips. Early morning has been best, with limits coming quick for those jigging slow and steady at the proper depth.

A few bass are moving into the outside reeds near Tin House and the Monkey Box, so pitch a frog or a swim jig into the holes for a violent blowup. For multi-species fun, try drifting the rim canal with soft plastics or beetle spins—you’ll pick up bluegill, shellcrackers, and even the occasional catfish.

Top baits right now: lipless crankbaits, popping frogs, JackHammer ChatterBaits, Gambler Burner Worms, Medlock swim jigs, and, as always, live wild shiners if you’re hunting true giants. For crappie, stick with small tube jigs in white/blue or chartreuse.

Hot spots this week: Horse Island for clean water bass, and Tin House Marsh and Harney Pond for both bass and crappie. Give Indian Prairie canal a shot for those early crappie schools, and the west wall’s reed pockets for a flipping bite when the sun’s up.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Lake Okeechobee Bass Bonanza: Casting for Trophy Largemouths in Florida's Big Bass Country
Good morning from beautiful Lake Okeechobee—this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday, November 8th fishing report straight from the heart of Florida’s big bass country.

The sun rose at 6:38 AM this morning, with golden light hitting those vast reed lines and open grass flats—always a sign the bite’s about to start picking up. Sunset’s at 5:35 PM, so there’s a solid window of daylight casting ahead. Weather-wise, things are shaping up nicely after that recent cold front swept through. It's a crisp start, but expect highs reaching the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. That cooler air has the bass just a tiny bit hesitant at sunrise, but the bite’s waking up by late morning as the water warms.

Tide isn’t much of a factor inside the Big O itself, but inflowing water and canal action can matter. Right now, the lake’s at normal pool after fall rains, and area vegetation is thriving again according to recent local guide reports. With that healthy grass and clean water, bass are more spread out, but the big girls are still out there, especially around areas where eelgrass and needlegrass have come back in force.

Now, the fishing: Lake Okeechobee’s been what folks call “all or nothing” lately. You can find a wad of 3 to 5 pounders one day, and come up empty the next, but the overall vibe is positive. Just this week, local guides have seen bags pushing 25-28 pounds, though consistency is trickier with the recent cold snaps. Early spawners are showing up—lots of buck bass in the shallow grass, and those first big females slipping up shallow on sunny afternoons. It’s happening in fits and starts, but with water temps still up there, the spawning bite could get really good any day now.

For numbers and types of fish, largemouth bass remains the prime target, with plenty of reports of decent “schoolers” popping shad balls near the outside edges and points. Some anglers have tangled with the odd speckled perch (crappie) in the canals and bluegill along the rim canals, but right now it’s all about those bass.

Best lures? You need to be versatile. Early—when that water’s chilly—throw a topwater walker like a Spook or a popping frog over the mats and isolated clumps. As the sun gets up, Texas-rigged worms, particularly in darker colors, are producing in the needlegrass and thicker stuff. Swim jigs and bladed jigs (think ChatterBait) paired with a swimbait trailer are killer, especially when you find baitfish busting. The Gambler Big EZ soft swimbait and lipless crankbaits are another solid bet in cleaner water. When bass are locked on shad, running a white or silver swimbait or a vibrating jig near the schools is getting reaction bites. Early prespawn? Target outside grass lines, and don’t overlook pitching a creature bait into thick cover.

Live bait lovers, you can’t go wrong with wild shiners fished under a float near reed points and hydrilla patches—still the ticket for trophy seekers, as any seasoned local will tell you.

For today’s hotspots, Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina and Eagle Bay are the talk of the dock, with local sticks pulling good fish from both. Over near Nubbin Slough, there’s a subtle bite on windblown pockets loaded with bait and some chunky early spawners moving in. If you’re feeling adventurous, try popping out to the needlegrass edges just west of Big Lake Marina as the afternoon warms up.

To wrap up: dress in layers, cover water, and be ready for those on-and-off flurries of action that make this time of year so special. The overall mood is optimistic, with better water, healthy fish, and just enough challenge to keep things interesting.

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Lake Okeechobee November Fishing Report: Bites Steady, Dress for the Chill, Look for Spawners and Slabs
Artificial Lure here, with your latest Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Friday, November 7th, 2025. We’re just past sunrise—first light hit the pads at 6:37 AM and that sun will set tonight at 5:36 PM, giving us prime daylight to work with. You’re likely feeling the chill of that cold front that just moved through; temps were dipping toward the upper 40s at night but should climb into the low 70s as the day goes on, so bring a jacket for those early flicks of the rod.

Lake levels have dropped back to normal, water clarity’s way up thanks to new grass—eelgrass, needlegrass, and plenty of hydrilla popping back up across the west and south rims. The bite’s steady but you gotta work for it, especially with the recent shakeup in water temps. According to Bassmaster and Major League Fishing, both spawning and prespawn largemouth are in the system. The best action is happening around shallow grass—needlegrass and those outer reed lines—where bucks are already nosing around beds. Cruising females are holding just outside, so keep an eye on those slightly deeper edges for some bigger pulls.

Catch reports from this past week show anglers hauling solid limits of largemouth pushing 5 to 7 pounds, with some folks even reporting double-digit fish in hidden backwater pockets. Crappie are also making a good show—YouTube folks posted stringers of 20 slabs or so on recent morning runs, working tight to bulrush lines.

Top baits this week:
- **Texas-rigged worms** in junebug or watermelon red—especially deadly around needlegrass for those spawners.
- **Swim jigs** and **Gambler Big EZ paddle tails** in shiner patterns—run ‘em through the lanes and patchy grass.
- **ChatterBaits** and **Spooks** for those reaction bites, especially with wind stirring up the east shore.
- For punchers, John Cox still swears by a 3/0 heavy cover straight-shank hook and creature baits like the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg when working thick mats.

Best live bait is wild shiners—always a Lake O legend, especially if you’re after a trophy. If you’re after crappie, use small minnows or Bobby Garland baby shads in silver and blue. The Fishing Wire suggests slow-trolling those tight to submerged brush or the Kissimmee grass cuts.

If you’re looking for hot spots, the **Monkey Box** is turning up quality bass, and the **South Bay area near the observation tower** is holding both numbers and size. For crappie, dip into the rim canal near Harney Pond—locals are picking up dinner plates there on drifted minnows.

Tide doesn’t have the same impact here as on the coasts, but if you’re sneaking into any nearby canals or river mouths, note that peak solunar activity is stacked around sunrise and sunset today—which, paired with the “very high” solunar coefficient from Tides4Fishing, should kick bass activity into gear at the margins of the day.

Water’s clean, the grass is up, and the fish are biting—just mind that early chill and slow down your retrieve as those bass shake off the post-front slump. Keep that bait moving just fast enough to flutter along the bottom or make noise in the grass clumps, and be ready for a quick strike.

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2 weeks ago
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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Bass Blitz on the Big O: Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report for November 6, 2025
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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2 weeks ago
3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Okeechobee Largemouth Bonanza: Trophy Bass and Healthy Limits Dominate the November Bite
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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3 weeks ago
3 minutes

Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today
Big Bass and Blue Skies: Fall Fishing Report for Lake Okeechobee
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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3 weeks ago
3 minutes

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