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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