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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