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 Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - May 18, 2025

Good morning anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday fishing update for the Big O.

We're looking at another beautiful day on Lake Okeechobee with temps starting in the low 70s and climbing to the mid-80s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM and you'll have good fishing light until sunset at 8:05 PM. Winds are staying nice and light today, making for perfect conditions across the lake.

Water levels have been steadily falling for months now, sitting just above 11 feet, which is below our typical May average[1][4]. This drop has concentrated the fish into predictable areas, creating some exceptional fishing opportunities that many locals have been taking advantage of.

Let me tell you folks, the bass fishing has been absolutely on fire! We're seeing consistent catches of 5-8 pounders daily, with some boats reporting 50-100 fish days[4][5]. Several trophy largemouths over 8 pounds were landed this past week, and one lucky angler even caught a 7-pounder that was the biggest bass of his life[3].

The crappie bite has also been spectacular, with numerous reports of 100-150 fish days featuring beautiful 12-14 inch slabs weighing up to two pounds[2][3][4]. This is prime time to fill your cooler if you're targeting these tasty panfish.

For bass, I'm recommending topwater lures early morning, switching to soft plastics and crankbaits as the day progresses. The declining water levels have pushed bass to the outer edges of vegetation and into deeper holes. Watermelon red and junebug colored worms have been particularly effective.

For crappie, small minnows and jigs in chartreuse and white have been the ticket. Fish are holding in deeper water adjacent to vegetation lines.

Hot spots this week include the Kissimmee River mouth, where several trophy bass have been landed, and the area around Observation Shoal for those monster crappie hauls. The western side of the lake near Harney Pond Canal has also been producing consistent numbers.

Local guides Mike and Bill have been putting clients on fish consistently, with many folks booking additional days after seeing the action firsthand[2][3]. If you're looking for a guide, these fellas know their stuff.

Remember folks, with the water levels down, be extra careful navigating the shallows. Many of the usual routes have less clearance than you might expect.

That's the word from Lake Okeechobee today. Get out there while the bite is hot! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, y'all!
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