• Lakeside Fishing Report: Crappie and Bass Abound on Lake Okeechobee

  • Jan 26 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Lakeside Fishing Report: Crappie and Bass Abound on Lake Okeechobee

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  • As of January 26, 2025, Lake Okeechobee is offering some excellent fishing conditions. Here’s what you need to know:

    First off, the current lake level is at 14.59 feet, which is a bit lower than the recent highs but still favorable for boating and fishing. The weather is looking great, with clear skies and a temperature of around 60°F, making it a perfect day to be out on the water.

    For those interested in tidal movements, although Lake Okeechobee is a freshwater lake and does not have significant tides like coastal areas, there are minor fluctuations. However, these are not typically a factor in fishing here.

    Sunrise today is at around 7:10 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:45 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to fish.

    Fish activity has been strong, especially for black crappie and largemouth bass. Yesterday saw a good number of crappie caught, particularly in the southern end of the lake from Cochran’s Pass to Bay Bottom. The Kissimmee River, Harney Pond Canal, and Indian Prairie Canal have also been productive spots for crappie, with many anglers reporting good limits.

    For largemouth bass, the Monkey Box area near Clewiston has been a hotspot. The bass are active early and late in the day, and night fishing has been phenomenal this time of year.

    When it comes to lures and bait, live bait is always a winner on Lake Okeechobee. Large wild shiners are the go-to for catching huge largemouth bass. For crappie, live worms, crickets, or small artificial baits like jigs work well. Soft plastics like Zoom and Culprit, along with lures like Heddon and Rattle Traps, are also effective for bass.

    If you're targeting Mayan Cichlids, which are becoming more abundant, live worms or crickets can be very effective, especially when fishing from the bank in the Indian Prairie and Harney Pond canals.

    Hot spots to check out include Belle Glade, also known as Bay Bottom, for calm waters and good crappie fishing, and Clewiston for both shoreline and boat fishing, especially in the Monkey Box area for largemouth bass.

    Overall, it's a great day to be on Lake Okeechobee, so grab your gear and head out to catch some of these fantastic fish.
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