Lake Okeechobee (FL)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Okeechobee?

Lake Okeechobee “The Big O” is the largest lake in Florida with roughly 448,000 acres of surface area and 135 miles of shoreline. With a max depth of 15 feet, the majority of fishing is done toward the outer rim in shallow water. Located in the southern part of Florida, several larger cities providing access to the water include Okeechobee on the northern side and Clewiston and Belle Grade on the southern side. Because of its wide flats and expansive vegetation fields, it’s important to key in on areas that consistently hold fish. Moving from north to south, popular areas include the Kissimmee River, Kings Bar, North Shore, Uncle Joe’s Cut, and Ritta/Kreamer Islands. Water clarity is key to catching fish and paying attention to wind/vegetation will help locate the clearer water that is needed to catch giant bass. Common soft plastic baits for catching trophy bass include swimbaits, worms, and beaver style baits. Reaction baits often used consist of lipless crankbaits, walking baits, and spinnerbaits. Popular colors are June Bug, Watermelon/Red Flake, and Black/Blue. Max Depth: 15 ft, Average Depth: 8 ft

Q: What is Lake Okeechobee's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Okeechobee is a 320284.27 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Okeechobee?

Lake Okeechobee contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Catfish, Burbot, Gar.

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Lake Okeechobee Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

56 Reports on Lake Okeechobee

18 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Bob Downey
Blue Ambassador
2/14/23
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Flipping isolated pencil reeds and cattail clumps with hyacinth mats that had floated into those areas. Also caught some key fish on a bladed jig in open water around those same areas.
Bob recommended this gear for Lake Okeechobee, FL
VMC RedLine Series Heavy Duty Flippin' Hook 4/0
$10.99
Sufix 131 Braided Line 50lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green
$38.99
St. Croix Victory Casting Rods 7'6" / Heavy / Moderate-Fast
Out of Stock
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
2/21/23
63° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Reeds
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Spawn) (Reeds)
Flipping down the banks in cleaner water
Recommended gear for Lake Okeechobee, FL
Hotbait
Big Bite Baits Swimming Craw Hematoma / 3"
$3.49
Dobyns Rods Fury Casting Rods 7'0" / Heavy / Fast
$129.99
Jeff Davis
Bronze Ambassador
1/21/23
69° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Neko Rigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Neko Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
We "The Palm Pay Bassmasters Fishing Club" had a fishing tournament on the 21st of January. I was using a Gambler Fat Ace Gold Rush rigged wacky with a nail weight in the head. The only thing that I got... Read More
Jeff recommended this gear for Lake Okeechobee, FL
Hotbait
Gambler Lures 7'' Fat Ace Stick Bait June Bug / 7"
$6.99

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Top ProductsReported on Lake Okeechobee for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

Hotbait

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Trick Worm Watermelon Seed / 6 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$6.19

Hotbait

Big Bite Baits

Swimming Craw Hematoma / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$3.49

Hotbait

Gambler Lures

7'' Fat Ace Stick Bait June Bug / 7"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$6.99

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Fluke Stick Green Pumpkin / 6 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.99

Hotbait

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Fat Albert Grub Junebug / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$3.29

Hotbait

Gambler Lures

Big EZ Swimbait Copperfield / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)

$5.99

Gambler Lures

EZ Swimmer Swimbait 4 1/4" / Red Ear

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)

$5.69

Hotbait

Nichols Lures

Saber Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Black and Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$3.99

Hotbait

Googan Baits

Bandito Bug Junebug / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Midnight / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$7.49

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

Best Seller

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$15.99

Tactical Minnow Swimbait 4 1/2" / Blue Gill Flash

Arsenal

Tactical Minnow Swimbait 4 1/2" / Blue Gill Flash

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$6.29

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Magnum UV Speed Worm Junebug / 7"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$6.29

Reaction Innovations

Spicy Beaver California 420 / 3 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.59

Hotbait

BioSpawn

ExoStick Red Shad / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$5.49

Bang StickZ Black/Blue Laminate / 5 3/4"

Hotbait

Z-Man

Bang StickZ Black/Blue Laminate / 5 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$4.49

Hotbait

Fitzgerald Fishing

Texas Jig 3/4 oz / Black/Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$8.99

Missile Baits

D Bomb Bruiser / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$4.69

6'' Fat Ace Stick Bait Black Blue Glitter / 6"

Hotbait

Gambler Lures

6'' Fat Ace Stick Bait Black Blue Glitter / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$5.69

GOAT Heavy Duty Swim Jig 5/16 oz / Black Blue Purple

Hotbait

Gambler Lures

GOAT Heavy Duty Swim Jig 5/16 oz / Black Blue Purple

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.99

Other Top Reported Products

Fitzgerald Fishing

Original Series Casting Rods The Okeechobee Rod / 7'6" / Heavy

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$199.99

Lew's

Speed Spool LFS Casting Reel Right / 6.8:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$99.99

VMC

RedLine Series Heavy Duty Flippin' Hook 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$10.99

Sufix

131 Braided Line 50lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$38.99

St. Croix

Victory Casting Rods 7'6" / Heavy / Moderate-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$210.00

Dobyns Rods

Fury Casting Rods 7'0" / Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$129.99

Woo! Tungsten

Painted Flipping Weight 5/8 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$8.69

Weighted Beast Soft Bait Hook 8/0 / 3/8 oz

Best Seller

Owner

Weighted Beast Soft Bait Hook 8/0 / 3/8 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)

$8.99

Mojo Bass Casting Rods 7'0" / Heavy / Fast

St. Croix

Mojo Bass Casting Rods 7'0" / Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$150.00

Owner

Jungle Flipping Hook 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$8.49

PowerPro

Braid 20lb / Moss Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$18.50

VMC

Wacky Hook 2/0 / 6 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$2.49

Sufix

832 Braid 15lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$15.99

Sufix

Invisiline Fluorocarbon Leader 8lb / Clear

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$7.49

Shimano

Vanford Spinning Reel 3000 / 6.4:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$259.99

Shimano

Zodias Spinning Rods 6'9" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$209.99

Best Seller

Ichikawa

TS-3 Flipping Hook 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$4.99

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Pitch Flip Casting Reel Right / 8.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$249.99

Daiwa

Zillion TW HD Casting Reel Right / 7.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$399.99

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Lake Okeechobee

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Lake Okeechobee (FL)Fishing Reports

Lake Okeechobee Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

Bob recommended this gear for Lake Okeechobee, FL

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Spawn) (Reeds)

Recommended gear for Lake Okeechobee, FL

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Neko Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

Jeff recommended this gear for Lake Okeechobee, FL

Top ProductsReported on Lake Okeechobee for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

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Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Lake Okeechobee

Learn More about Lake Okeechobee

What do you need to know about Lake Okeechobee?

What is Lake Okeechobee's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Lake Okeechobee?