# 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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