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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