Lake Okeechobee fishing conditions · Florida

Now until 8 pmLargemouth bass

The bite peaks at 78.

Right now: 78 for largemouth bass, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Largemouth bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

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6810 pm
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68Sun
681 am
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601 pm
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604 pm
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687 pm
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Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Water: No reading
Wind: 6 mph
Flow: -13.5 cfs
Light: Daylight
Sky: Mostly Sunny
Air: 83°F
Barometer: Falling
Moon: 5% lit

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Florida regulations for these waters.

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

78Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum length, 5 black bass a day, only one of them 16" or longer. Some waters have their own limits.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on largemouth bass

Crappie

Pomoxis spp.

78Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Crappie bite in 50–80° water, best near 65°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

25 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No statewide minimum, 25 a day. Some waters have their own length limits.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Nov–Feb, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on crappie

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

78Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Channel catfish are not on the Florida freshwater game-fish bag list, so there is no statewide bag or size limit.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on channel catfish

The water

Water temperatureNo reading
River-13.5 cfs
Barometer29.88 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

Sunset today5:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow6:37 am
MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
Minor solunarToday 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Major solunarTonight 10:10 pm–12:10 am
Minor solunarTomorrow 5:40 am–6:40 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Florida FWC has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

Florida's 730-square-mile inland sea — one of the most famous largemouth bass fisheries in the world, with vast shallow grass and reed flats. Trophy bass, black crappie (specks), and bluegill draw anglers from everywhere.

WaterLake
AccessPier, shore and ramp
RulesFlorida
WherePalm Beach County · 26.9500, -80.8000

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100Go

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Okeechobee?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Okeechobee you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Okeechobee?

Lake Okeechobee is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Lake Okeechobee?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Okeechobee against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Lake Okeechobee have?

Lake Okeechobee has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Okeechobee?

state agency regulations apply at Lake Okeechobee. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Lake Okeechobee tidal water?

No. Lake Okeechobee is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.