This is Artificial Lure reporting live from the banks of Lake Okeechobee, and folks, if you love November bassin’, today is a prime day to be on the water. Here’s your full Okeechobee fishing rundown for Friday, November 21.

We’re kicking off with weather: the morning’s showing classic fall Florida—partly cloudy, gentle east winds at 5 to 10 knots, temperatures mild and topping out in the upper 70s. Waters across Big O have a light chop, with seas inside the lake staying right around two feet, so small-craft anglers are in luck, just keep an eye for midday gusts according to the National Weather Service.

Sunrise set the scene at 6:44 AM, and don’t forget, you’ll want to wrap up before sunset at 5:31 PM. Major bite windows: first up, from 5:36 to 7:36 this morning, then again strong from 5:56 to 7:56 this evening, with a minor feeding right after lunch between 12:41 and 2:41. The sun and moon are in your favor: with a first quarter moon and clear conditions, there’s plenty of fish on the move, especially early and late according to Solunar Theory reports.

On the fish front, the bite’s been healthy all week. Recent catches are loaded with Okeechobee staples: largemouth bass front and center—with several tournament bags over 25 pounds just in the last few days—alongside plenty of healthy specs (crappie) and a solid showing of bluegill. Bass have been cruising the edges of reed heads and scattered hydrilla, especially moving in and out with the windward banks.

Now, for lures—let’s talk what’s been producing:
- Flipping and pitching is getting it done. The Gambler Fat Ace in JB blue and classic black and blue, rigged Texas style, is a flat-out staple. Pitch that into holes in joint grass and cattails.
- For heavy mats, punch through with a Gambler Burner Craw in backatya or blue shadow, weighted up to 1 or 1.5 ounces depending on mat thickness.
- For moving water or covering big flats, a 3/8- or 1/2-ounce Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer with a gold shiner or ghost baby gill trailer flat out triggers reaction strikes.
- Don’t overlook frogs early: a Gambler Walking Frog thrown right in the middle of dead tussock mats got multiple kicker fish this week.
- Jerkbaits and crankbaits in the rim ditch and river bends are picking up fish pushed off by falling water.

Best baits for live-lining: wild shiners remain king, especially early. Reports from local guides show multiple bass in the 7 to 9-pound range coming on live shiners fished near reed points and outside hydrilla edges.

The specs are schooling up in open water and off the Kissimmee River mouth, and jigs or small minnows are getting them in the box. Check mid-morning and late-afternoon for best action.

A quick head’s up: the Department of Health for Palm Beach County just issued a blue-green algae caution for the lake, especially near the southeast rim. Practice care when handling fish and avoid contact with blooms—don’t let the pups swim and wash hands up.

Hot spots for the day: Eagle Bay’s reed points and the wide open flats out from Big Lake Marina are delivering, along with the north end’s shoals toward the Harney Pond Canal. If you need a backup plan when the wind picks up, slip into canals around Nubbin Slough.

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Lake Okeechobee locals woke to a patchy fog hanging over glassy water, but by 8:30 a.m. the sun was just breaking through—a sunrise at 6:44 a.m.—lighting up those legendary lily pad fields and grassy flats that make this lake the “Big O”[1][2]. Today, the weather’s mild: northeast winds holding light, 5–10 knots, keeping the lake with just a comfortable chop, perfect conditions for both boat and bank anglers, with temperatures starting in the mid-60s and pushing toward the low 80s by afternoon[1].

Sunset rolls in at 5:30 p.m. and, with the cooler, shorter day, water temps are dropping closer to the mid-70s, which has really fired up the bite for Largemouth Bass. Reports rolling in from the Bassmaster EQ live coverage show that just yesterday, numbers were strong—anglers caught mixed limits, many pushing the 15–20 pound mark, with plenty of bass over five pounds on camera[6][7]. And, if you’re chasing quantity, some have stacked up 40–50 fish outings, working isolated pad beds and deeper canal cuts[3][2].

Best bet for lure choice? Soft plastics are still king right now: Texas-rigged Senkos and punch rigs in junebug and watermelon red. The bite is hottest in areas where pads mix with submerged grass—those irregular groups or stand-alone beds near channel drop-offs are Lunker City right now; fish are stationed waiting to ambush[2]. Jig anglers are doing damage with half-ounce black/blue jigs paired to a craw trailer, flipping directly into holes in the pads.

Swimbaits are giving up the giants—just ask local hotshots landing double-digit bass on six-inch shad patterns in pre-dawn hours[3]. Chatterbaits in shad and bluegill color are also finding reaction bites along the outside grass lines, and spinnerbaits are nailing moving fish when the wind picks up in the afternoon[4][8]. And don’t overlook a topwater buzz bait at first light near the north end or Harney Pond canal—more than a few seven-pounders have been smoked on them this week, according to the fall local tackle shop chatter[14].

Live shiners remain the old-school best bait for beginners and big bass hunters alike, especially near the rim canal and around Uncle Joe’s Cut, two spots that’ve produced since last weekend. Nightcrawlers and cut bait are scoring steady bluegill, catfish, and crappie in the shallows and near boat docks, but bass have been the top story all week.

Hot spots today:
– **South Bay:** Mix of pad beds, grass and shell bar transitions, fish holding in 3–5 feet alongside boat trails.
– **Tin House Cove:** Isolated pads on deeper water, perfect for punch rigs and big swimbaits.
– **Harney Pond Canal:** Shiner action, early topwater bite, and steady bass all day.

Tidal flow is minimal in the main lake, but the feed peaks between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., then again just before dusk—prime time for active fish. The water’s clean in open spots, though watch for muddy runoff near the western basin.

If you’re coming this weekend, make sure to pack rain gear; the forecast looks dry but a cold front is ticking close by. Remember, the bite’s best before noon and the evening twilight. November has Okeechobee showing off: crisp, cool mornings, aggressive pre-front bass, and more big fish photos already hitting social media than any November in the last three years.

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# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - November 19, 2025

Well, folks, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Wednesday, November 19th. Let me tell you, the bite is heating up out there on the Big O, and conditions are looking pretty solid for getting after these largemouth bass.

We're heading into late fall, and the fish are really starting to turn it on. Recent reports from the Bassmaster EQ tournament that just wrapped up showed some fantastic action, especially in the canal systems that connect around Okeechobee. Anglers were finding consistent bites in the Rim Canal and other connecting waterways, though a cold front did move through and make things challenging for a day or two.

**What's Working Right Now**

Here's the good news – jerkbaits and finesse minnows are absolutely shining on Lake Okeechobee right now. The largemouth are really responding to these presentations. Topwater has been solid too, especially when you're working over shallow grass lines and flats. If you want to make some noise and get reactions, consider throwing a buzz bait in shallow water or over submerged structure.

Frogs are another killer option – one recent tournament winner couldn't stop raving about frog fishing, landing his biggest bag while using them as his primary lure alongside some speed worms. Don't sleep on football jigs either; they've been producing consistent bites across the system.

**Best Spots to Check Out**

Head to the various canals surrounding Lake Okeechobee – they've been producing really well lately. The rim canal system is absolutely worth your time and effort. Work the edges where grass lines meet deeper water, and you'll have solid opportunities at some quality fish.

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Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest from Lake Okeechobee, Florida, for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. The weather’s been mild, with light winds out of the north at 5 to 10 knots, and the lake’s surface is showing just a light chop. The forecast calls for similar conditions through the week, with no big fronts on the horizon. Sunrise today is at 6:57 AM, and sunset will be at 5:39 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work with.

The fish are definitely active, especially largemouth bass. After the recent cold front, the bite has rebounded, and anglers are seeing good numbers. Caleb Hudson just took the top spot at the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier with a three-day total of 52 pounds, 6 ounces, and he did it fishing the Rim Canal on the southwest side of the lake. He was targeting bass just under the surface, using a Spro McDart jerkbait and a jighead minnow, switching to the minnow with a 1/16- to 1/8-ounce jighead when the water calmed down. Fisher Anaya, who finished third, was on the Harney Pond Canal with a Rapala CrushCity Freeloader and a Rapala Mavrick jerkbait, and he landed the big bass of the tournament, an 8-13. Most of the pros are seeing quality fish, but it’s been tough to fill limits—only one 20-pound bag hit the scales on the final day.

If you’re heading out, the best lures right now are jerkbaits and finesse minnows, especially in the canals and along the rim. The water’s a bit dirtier in those areas, which seems to be helping the bite. For bait, live shiners are always a solid choice, but the artificial minnows and jerkbaits are producing well, especially when the bass are suspended or just under the surface. The bite is strongest in the early morning and late afternoon, so plan your trip around those windows.

Two hot spots to try are the Rim Canal on the southwest side and the Harney Pond Canal. Both have been producing quality bass, and the canals are holding fish that are willing to bite. The J&S Canal on the east side is also worth a look, especially if you’re targeting bass feeding on baitfish.

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# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - November 17, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live from Lake Okeechobee, Florida. Let me break down what's happening on the water today.

We're still feeling the effects of that powerful cold front that rolled through earlier this week. The water's been tough, but here's the good news—persistent anglers are getting rewarded in these post-front conditions. The bite's definitely been challenging, but it's turning on for those who know where to look.

## Recent Success & Hot Spots

Just this past weekend, we saw some incredible action at the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens EQ event. Caleb Hudson absolutely crushed it by keying in on the **Rim Canal on the southwest side** of the lake. That dirtier water that usually spells disaster in Florida? It was the secret sauce this time. Hudson was targeting largemouth just under the surface using Garmin LiveScope to dial in his spots. Two different stretches of the canal produced all his bites, and he finished strong with a winning tournament.

Another prime area anglers have been focusing on is the **J&S Canal on the east side**, where competitors have been finding largemouth feeding on balls of bait. The **Harney Pond Canal** also proved productive, with anglers landing quality fish including an 8-13 pounder.

## What's Working

Hudson's tackle selection tells us everything we need to know about what's working right now. He started the tournament with a **Spro McDart jerkbait and jighead minnows** using 1/16, 3/16, and 1/8-ounce heads—these were his go-to presentations. Other anglers had success with the **Yamamoto Hinge Minnow on a jighead** and spoons. The key is keeping your bait near the surface where these fish are positioned in the dirtier water.

## Fish Activity & Conditions

Water clarity is stained to dirty in the productive zones right now, which is actually helping trigger bites. Most bass are positioned shallower than normal, suspended or cruising just under the surface. Activity was highest early morning—Hudson landed a 4-pounder and 5-pounder right out of the gates. The bite slowed midday but he salvaged his limit with two 1-pounders that ended up being his winning catches.

## The Forecast

Conditions are warming from that cold front, but don't expect an easy day. Calmer conditions are settling in, which means you'll need precision presentations. Get out there early and focus on those dirtier water areas where the bass feel more comfortable committing to your lure.

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Artificial Lure reporting live from Lake Okeechobee, Florida for Sunday, November 16, 2025. If you’re up with the sun—sunrise today was 6:39 a.m. and sunset’s set for 5:32 p.m.—you’ve already felt the crispness leftover from this week’s cold front. It’s been one for the books as far as November bass fishing goes: cooler temps overnight, mild winds early, but with the mercury bouncing back up toward the high 60s by midday. Clouds rolled off at dawn leaving bluebird skies, so pack those layers if you’re heading out.

Today’s lunar tides aren’t much of a factor with Lake Okeechobee’s basin, but anglers are seeing some surface activity pick up with warming shallows especially after 10 AM. The best bite window is running late morning to early afternoon, so don't sweat sleeping in a bit.

Bass activity is rebounding nicely post-front. Yesterday’s Bassmaster Elite Qualifier saw limits challenged by cold morning lockjaw, but things heated up midday with a flurry of fish between 4 and 7 pounds hitting the scales. The south end Rim Canal and classic haunts like the Tin House and Horse Island areas have been pumping out some healthy largemouth—tournament leader Caleb Hudson boated ten for nearly 36 pounds over two days, highlighted with a 7-1/2 pound kicker Saturday morning, and more six and seven-pounders landing throughout the field. The bite’s definitely up compared to last week’s muddy lull.

On the tackle side, most big bass are falling for *flipping jigs*, swimbaits, and frogs. Locals recommend working a Medlock flipping jig or Z-Man ChatterBait JackHammer (especially with Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon trailer) tight along reed and hyacinth edges once the sun’s up. Early, a popping frog—like the SPRO Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 70 in “killer gill” color—can tempt those lethargic bass holding shallow. Swim jigs paired with soft plastic craws in green pumpkin or Okeechobee 420 are scoring solid midday bites.

Spinnerbaits with gold blades are also getting hammered in the canals and around subtle shell beds, while Carolina rigs loaded with Bruiser Baits worms are finding fewer but bigger bites, especially near lock approaches. In the murky water of Rim Canal, flash is king—use flashy jigs, or minnow-style jerkbaits close to the boat. The jighead minnow bite has been clutch for several top finishers.

For live bait, if you’re after numbers or taking kids, shiners remain unbeatable—especially around emergent grass lines on the north shore.

Hotspots worth your gas today:
- **Tin House Cove:** Inside-out reed edges, flip a Medlock jig or swim a Gambler EZ Swimmer.
- **Horse Island:** Clean water pockets, target with Burner Worms or a ninja spin blade.
- **Rim Canal (Southwest):** Largemouth are suspended and shallow late morning, reacting to vertical presentations and noisy frogs.

Crappie anglers are picking up a few slabs in the C-5 Canal with live minnows and white jigs, but bass steals the show. This weekend’s totals have seen upwards of 80 limits weighed with most bass in the 2.5–5 pound range, but several giants topping 7 and even an 8-13 slab found its way to the scales day one of the tournament.

That’s the latest from Lake Okeechobee—dress warm, sling those jigs and frogs, and hunt for clear water. Thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily local reports. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Lake Okeechobee anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for November 15th, 2025. The cold front that swept through this week had us shivering at sunrise—a brisk 39 degrees yesterday—with clear skies and warming breezes pushing fish activity higher as we head into the weekend. The sun crested the Big O at 6:41 am, setting your evening bite window just after 5:30 pm. With no real tides on Okeechobee, focus on water movement from rising canal flows thanks to this week's rain and brisk northwesterly winds that have finally started to lay down.

Fish got off to a slow start this morning, but yesterday told a different story as midday brought on some seriously fired-up bass. At the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier, Sam Hanggi sacked up a strong 23 lbs 15 oz on Day 1, and a lot of bags posted weights in the 15–20 lb slot, with the biggest largemouth tipping the scales at 8 lbs 13 oz, according to Bassmaster reports. The better fish are coming in threes and fours per angler, with the afternoon sun turning grass flats and edges into hot zones. Those who stuck it out until the day warmed up got rewarded, especially around staging reeds in four feet of water outside major spawning pockets, according to Hanggi himself.

The name of the game right now is a slow presentation. Cold-front bass need convincing. Flipping baits—especially black-and-blue jigs, Okeechobee craws, and big speed worms—are putting big post-front females in the boat. A Texas-rigged Senko style bait, especially in junebug or watermelon red, worked patiently around reeds and hydrilla, has produced a solid bite. Spinnerbaits, particularly white/chartreuse with double willow blades, have come alive again. Power fishing those wind-blown edges and outside grass lines is turning up big bites.

For anglers aiming at canal water, soft stick baits pitched close to cover are racking up numbers, though the bigger bass remain out on the main lake grass beds and isolated weed clumps. Suspended jerkbaits and lipless cranks in fire craw or shad patterns are working in the clearer pockets, especially as the water warms toward midday. For those chasing numbers, bluegill and the occasional slab crappie are still coming from downsized presentations in the canals—reports from YouTube and social channels show steady, if not spectacular, panfish action.

Recent local tournaments and day-to-day reports spotlight two especially hot zones right now:

- Monkey Box: Those thick hydrilla beds and deep, isolated cover are staging grounds for heavyweight bass recovering from the cold, especially by mid- to late afternoon.
- Tin House Cove: Less traffic, great weed cover, and some of the most consistent late-day action on the lake.

If you’re after steady canal numbers, work the Rim Canal around Clewiston with finesse gear—Senko-style stickworms or small swimbaits tight to the bank. For those swinging for the fences, main lake flipping with heavy jigs and big plastics off deeper grass lines has been the ticket for kicker bites in the 5-pound-plus range.

Best lures this weekend: Black/blue and junebug jigs, Texas-rigged Senkos, white/chartreuse spinnerbaits, and the old reliable speed worm in Okeechobee craw. Don’t overlook a popping frog or chatterbait if the wind lies flat by midday—several top-10 anglers put quality fish in the boat this week on a SPRO Bronzeye or a ChatterBait JackHammer.

Dress for the chilly start, but don’t be afraid to slow down and pick apart promising cover as the day warms up—the bite will follow. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Okeechobee fishing report. Be sure to subscribe for more updates, hot baits, and local tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - November 14, 2025

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Friday morning Lake Okeechobee report. We're right in the middle of the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier here on the Big O, and let me tell you, the fishing's been heating up.

Yesterday saw some fantastic action. Sam Hanggi absolutely crushed it on Day 1, bringing in 23 pounds and 15 ounces to take the lead. While the overall bite has been a touch slow in spots, Hanggi connected with some solid kickers that gave him over a four-pound cushion. The word coming down is that warming temperatures should keep pushing that bite up as we move through the weekend.

For you anglers targeting structure, dock fishing has been prime this fall. The baitfish are pushing shallow into the creek arms and pockets, and the bass are following right behind them. If you're throwing around community docks and marinas, spotted bass are absolutely loving those areas. Don't sleep on the shallower isolated docks either—those flats have been producing well.

Now, let's talk what's working. A vibrating jig has been a real workhorse out here. Pair it with some soft plastics and you've got yourself a solid presentation. Skip a weightless worm under docks in the shallower water—anything under three feet—and you'll get bites. Heavy finesse jigs are also doing the job when the bite gets tough around pressured areas. In the mornings, run a buzzbait around those dock backs in the creek pockets. Once the sun climbs higher, switch to slower presentations like a jig or wacky worm.

The bite has been mixed with spotted bass leading the way, though there's largemouth mixed in as well. For hot spots, focus on the creek arms on the flatter sections where that baitfish has moved shallow, and don't overlook the community marinas—those offer shade, bait, and cover year-round that bass simply can't resist.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Sunrise hit the water at 6:39 a.m. with sunset lined up for 5:34 p.m., so you've got more than enough daylight to chase Florida giants. The weather’s shaping up “chamber of commerce” style—moderate north winds backing off from 10 to 15 knots to a gentle 5 to 10 knots later today according to the National Weather Service, making boat handling smooth and keeping the chill off as temps start in the upper 60s and climb towards the upper 70s by afternoon. Current lake conditions still favor the persistent, with water clarity improving now that the wind’s let up.

The recent Toyota Series out of Clewiston proved the bite’s been fickle, but the Big O delivered jaw-droppers for the dedicated. Jessie Mizell found his winning edge with a **SPRO Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 70 in Killer Gill**, modified with flashabou, drawing lunkers to the surface as the water calmed. Medlock and others hammered big bags with his custom **swim jig**, while the **Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer** (especially in darker colors like black/blue or golden shiner) was key for quality bites—especially around South Bay and Harney Pond. Carolina rigs with big worms, like the **Bruiser Baits worm**, worked by Bakewell on shell beds near the Kissimmee River, produced fewer bites but all of them tanks.

Reports say the best action’s been early, switching to slower presentations as the sun rises. Clean water remains critical: Mike Surman and Casey Warren both stressed ditching muddied shoreline for clearer lanes up near Horse Island and the north end. A **Gambler Burner Worm or EZ Swimmer** in copperfield, green pumpkin, or watermelon red continues to produce in open, clean pockets, especially along inside reed lines or hydrilla edges.

Numbers have been unpredictable, but folks are still stringing tournament bags of 13 to 20+ pounds—15-fish totals tipped the scales north of 50 pounds last week. Most bags are built on a mix of **largemouth bass** in the 2- to 6-pound range, with the odd double-digit showing up if you stick with it through the midday slowdown.

If you want to swing for a limit or upgrade your kicker, hit **Tin House Cove**, the **Three Pole area**, or the local favorite **Kissimmee River mouth**. Hard spots and shell beds are still holding roaming fish, and a popping frog worked slow can call up that stubborn big bite. The **ChatterBait** and **swim jig** are money on the inside reed lines and hydrilla where the water’s clean.

For live bait anglers, wild golden shiners are always a ticket to a trophy, especially around the reed heads and points first light and last light.

Remember, the bite’s best early and tapers off with the sun and boat traffic, so be on your best spot with your prime bait right at daybreak. Adjust if the water’s off-color—keep moving till you find that magic clarity.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. The sun crested the horizon at 6:39 a.m. and we’re heading for a brisk, clear day—temps dipping into the low 40s overnight, with daytime highs bouncing into the lower-to-mid 60s according to Okeechobee County alerts and yesterday’s readings. Skies are mostly sunny, with a light north wind keeping things cool and manageable. Sunset tonight will be at 5:32 p.m., so you’ve got a nice, tight window for prime action before the evening chill sets in.

Okeechobee’s fishing scene is firing on all cylinders after that cold snap last night. Water temps have dropped, pushing the largemouth bass off the super-shallows and staging them up in deeper hydrilla lines, reed edges, and around that good vegetation mix. Spawner traffic is building, while well-fed slabs of crappie are stacking up for anyone ready to vertical jig. According to the latest from “Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report Today,” the bite’s steady but you’ve got to adjust to these seasonal dips—so bundle up and expect those bass to hit best mid-morning as the sun warms things up. Crappie have been smashing minnows off the Observation Shoal and Tin House.

This week’s tourney results are in, and the pros are hauling in solid numbers with old-school Okeechobee did-rights: stick worms, vibrating jigs, and swim jigs. Major League Fishing just released their top baits report: the NetBait Big Bopper in Okeechobee craw, Dirty Jigs Swim Jigs with Gambler Burner Craw trailers, and Yamamoto Senkos (junebug and watermelon candy) rigged wacky or Texas-style are all filling livewells. For those flipping that thick stuff, Gambler Big EZ swimbaits and Medlock Jigs with Zoom Big Salty trailers in black and blue are catching bigger bass. The ChatterBait Jack Hammer paired with a Zako trailer—green pumpkin or white—has been the game-changer when covering water.

Shiner fishing remains a local staple, especially if you want to lock onto a double-digit Okeechobee giant. But don’t overlook that Big Bite Baits BFE creature bait for punching mats—it’s got the glide and profile to slide into the thickest cover these bass love in cold snaps.

For best results:
- Hit the north shore between Indian Prairie and Horse Island—there’s a blend of reed clumps and clear water holding numbers and some real hawgs.
- Observation Shoal is still hot for crappie and bass both, especially along the outside grassline.
- If the wind picks up, South Bay and King’s Bar provide some shelter and a solid afternoon flurry.

Best windows today for largemouth are between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Cooler water means a slower presentation wins—soak those stick worms, let that jig marinate, and don’t be afraid to drag a wacky-rigged Senko near deeper edges. The morning topwater bite’s short, so switch to flipping and winding as soon as the surface cools off.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Monday, November 10th, 2025. We’re waking up just after sunrise—today’s sunrise was right around 6:41 a.m. and you’ll want to stick around until sunset at 5:31 p.m., plenty of daylight to land a few whoppers out here on the Big O.

Weather’s starting off brisk following last night’s cold front, with a chill in the air and highs expected only in the low 70s. Winds are up a bit from the north-northwest, settling near 10 to 15 mph by midday. That’s pushing a chop into the main lake, especially on the north and west walls, so plan your run and don’t forget a jacket. With this pressure change and cooler air, fish activity started slow at first light, but as the sun finds the grass flats, action’s picking up, especially in protected cuts and canal mouths. Tides don’t rock the lake the way the coasts see, but the wind-driven water movement on the west and south shorelines is moving bait into the edges—fish the windblown points for your best shot.

According to the Lake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report for yesterday, bites are steady if you fish deliberately and pay attention to water clarity and cover. With northern wind cooling things down, look for bass to group along inside reed edges and heavier vegetation near deeper water. Folks targeting the inside grass lines and hyacinth mats are reporting strong activity from largemouth bass in the two- to four-pound class, with the occasional six-pounder showing up for anglers sticking it out. If you’re into crappie, a handful of slabs are being found in the Kissimmee River and rim ditch near Eagle Bay and Tin House; best to drift live minnows slow just above the submerged grass.

For lures, Major League Fishing’s pro recap points to a few proven contenders. Offshore reed patches and mats are getting results with soft plastics—think a Bruiser Baits Bullet in “Christmas” color, power-shotted or Texas-rigged with a light tungsten weight. Gambler Fat Ace and Gambler Boxer Craws in darker, blue-black colors are money right now, especially flipped on braid into thicker stuff. Moving baits are producing too: a black and blue 3/8-ounce Z-Man ChatterBait JackHammer with a matching swimbait trailer works wonders along clearer water lanes and the outer grass edges. Also keep a swim jig handy—Berkley PowerBait Swim Jig or a similar bluegill pattern is good for covering water near isolated cover. Guides are also reporting some success on Carolina rigs with soft jerkbaits, fished slow over shell beds and hard spots off the main channel.

When the wind’s up and the bite goes slack, don’t hesitate to switch to a jerkbait or crankbait in the rim ditch, especially around hardbottom or shell, as cooler fish like a little flash and vibration. For crappie, live minnows remain king, but a white Road Runner jig or small beetle spin is worth a shot if the bite’s on.

Recent catches have been solid—weekend tourneys saw plenty of limits brought in, though most anglers worked for them. Expect good numbers of two- to three-pounders, with a few kicker fish weighing 5–7 pounds for those willing to push through a slow spell and adjust their presentations.

Hotspots today include:
- The West Wall near Clewiston: Fish inside grass lines and isolated reed heads, out of the brunt of the wind.
- Tin House Cove: Shifting winds are stacking bait along the outer edge. Fish the intersection where canals drain.
- Rim ditch between Harney Pond and Indian Prairie: Sheltered, with clearer water—good for both bass and crappie.
- Eagle Bay: Always a crappie favorite when water temps start to drop.

Before you head out, make sure your gear is ready—tie strong knots, keep the net handy, and don’t sleep on the power of stealth, as these cold fronts can make the fish skittish.

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Good morning from the edge of the Big O – this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

We’re starting the day under clear, breezy conditions with fall finally settling in and overnight lows cooling things off. According to the National Weather Service, sunrise hit at 6:37 AM this morning, and sunset will be about 5:35 PM. Expect highs today right around the mid-70s, with a decent east wind at 10 to 15 mph—so grab your windbreaker. Tidal movement isn’t a huge factor directly on Okeechobee, but feeder canals flowing strong and wind-driven currents in the shoals mean baitfish are on the move.

Big bass action this week has been red hot, with the best bite coming early and late. Local guides and weekend warriors alike are reporting catches of 4- to 8-pound largemouths, especially after the big winds laid down for a spell. According to Major League Fishing’s recap of last week's Toyota Series event, Jessie Mizell hauled in over 51 pounds across three days, anchored by a late surge on a topwater frog. Custom SPRO Bronzeye Poppin’ Frogs in killer gill and Medlock Jigs were money. Swimbaits and vibrating jigs like the Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer, especially in golden shiner or black-and-blue with matching trailers, were favorites for culling up big limits around grass lines and reed edges.

The north end, up by Tin House Cove and Horse Island, has been especially productive when the water’s clean. Anglers working the outside reed edge and pitching to isolated cover have done well, with Gambler Burner Worms and Gambler Fat Ace stickbaits in black-blue or copperfield drawing solid bites. Down south, Harney Pond and the rim canals are holding fish too, particularly where baitfish schools stack up. Don’t overlook shell beds close to the Kissimmee River mouth—Carolina rigs and deep-diving jerkbaits are putting big girls in the boat.

Shiner fishing, as always, is a Lake Okeechobee staple and has been absolutely crushing it this week, especially for the live bait purists. As seen recently at Roland Martin Marina and mentioned by Outdoor TV Classics, the shiner bite first thing in the morning is putting out quality fish, so bring a few dozen if you want a shot at the biggest bass in the lake.

Crappie action is picking up as well—YouTube reports from just yesterday show slabs being caught trolling tube jigs around eelgrass flats near the mouth of the Kissimmee River and Harney Pond. Stick to white, chartreuse, or sparkle combinations for the best results as the water continues to cool.

Your best artificial choices right now are:
- Topwater frogs in calm pockets for aggressive morning fish.
- Chatterbaits, especially gold or shiner patterns, worked briskly around grass edges.
- Soft plastics—stick worms and swimbaits rigged weedless—pitched into holes in the hydrilla.
- Carolina rigs with long leaders and bulky creature baits dragged along hard-bottom areas.

For live bait, nothing beats wild shiners fished on a float near submerged cover. That’ll get the attention of the giants.

Top hot spots this week are:
- **Tin House Cove**: Clean water and active fish on inside reed lines.
- **Harney Pond Canal**: Steady bass action and crappie showing up on the flats.
- **Kissimmee River outlet shell beds**: Big fish lurking; perfect for slow-dragging a worm or slow-rolling a chatterbait.

Remember, stay mobile and don’t be afraid to move if you’re not getting bit. The fish are schooling up and feeding heavy before the next front.

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