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Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Trophy Bass, Crappie Bonanza, and Navigational Hazards

Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Trophy Bass, Crappie Bonanza, and Navigational Hazards

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 Morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. If you’re heading out on the Big O, you picked a prime time to fish these legendary waters.

Sunrise was at 6:47 AM, and sunset will be at 8:03 PM. We’ve got a beautiful day shaping up with temps in the low 80s by the afternoon and just a light breeze out on the water. Water levels are sitting a touch above 11 feet, which is quite low for May and really bunching the fish into predictable spots. With the lake so low, you’ll want to pay extra attention to sandbars and watch for navigation hazards. The tidal influence here is minimal, so most of your success will depend on wind direction and water clarity[2][5].

The bass bite is absolutely on fire right now. There have been several 50 to 100 fish days reported this past week, and some trophy bass over 8 pounds have been caught, mostly up shallow or along the outside grass lines. The FWC TrophyCatch program has already logged over 400 lunker bass this season alone. If you’re after a big one, stick to soft plastic worms, creature baits, and flipping jigs in watermelon red or junebug colors. Topwater action has been good during early morning hours with frogs and walking baits. When the sun gets high, focus on punching thick mats with creature baits or jigs[2][5].

Crappie fishing has also been excellent. We’re seeing catches of 100 to 150 crappie in a day, with some real slabs running up to 14 inches and close to two pounds. Mini jigs and live minnows are the ticket for these panfish. Target them around submerged brush piles, deeper holes, and the edges of grass beds—especially in the Tin House Cove and Harney Pond Canal areas[1][3][5].

Catfish and bluegill have been biting too, mainly on worms and cut bait near the Kissimmee River and in the rim canals. If you want a mess of panfish, head out before the heat builds up in the afternoon.

Hot spots right now include the north end around Harney Pond Canal and Indian Prairie, and the west side near Tin House Cove and the Monkey Box. These areas are holding fish thanks to falling water and accessible cover.

Best advice—bring plenty of sunscreen and water, and be prepared for some fantastic fishing. The lake’s low, but the bite is high. Good luck out there, and tight lines!
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