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"Big Bass, Slab Crappie, and Healthy Habitat on Lake Okeechobee"

"Big Bass, Slab Crappie, and Healthy Habitat on Lake Okeechobee"

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 Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for this fine Monday morning, May 19th, 2025.

The water levels have been slowly falling for months now, sitting at about 12.5 feet above sea level. This lower water has been great for vegetation growth, which means better habitat for our bass population and improved water clarity thanks to those hardworking grass shrimp.

Let me tell you, the fishing has been absolutely on fire lately! The Crappie bite has been spectacular with many anglers reporting 100-150 fish days. Some real slabs out there too, with 12-14 inchers weighing up to two pounds being caught regularly.

As for the largemouth bass, they're still king on Big O. Guides have been reporting daily catches of bass in the 5-8 pound range, with some lucky anglers landing monsters up to 7 pounds. On a good day, you can expect to boat 50-100 quality fish if you know what you're doing.

For those looking to get in on the action, I recommend focusing on the outside grass lines where the water's deeper. Be careful navigating though - there are rock formations scattered throughout the lake that can tear up your lower unit quicker than a gator can snap up a shiner. If you're new to the lake, consider hiring a local guide who knows the safe routes.

Best spots right now? The areas around Clewiston have been producing consistently. Also worth checking out are the deeper vegetation edges where bass are holding before the real summer heat pushes them deeper.

For tackle, plastic worms and swimbaits have been working great for the bass. For those crappie, small jigs in white and chartreuse are hard to beat. Live shiners are always a solid choice for the bigger bass if artificial lures aren't getting it done.

Remember to stay off those grass beds and make sure you're idling in the appropriate zones. The FWC officers are out and about, and they don't take kindly to tearing up the habitat.

Weather looks stable this week with typical May patterns - morning fishing should be your best bet before the afternoon heat and potential thunderstorms roll in.

That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to ya! Get out there while the bite is hot!
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