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Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report and Conditions
Sunrise and moon, the season for each fish, and the 8 local guides who fish here.
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Conditions now
Today’s outlook, wind, air pressure and the moon for Lake Okeechobee, updated every time you open this page. Why pressure matters.
Wind nowLive
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Air pressureLive
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SunriseLive
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Sunset after load
MoonLive
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Phase
Live from the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Lake Okeechobee.
Wind
Wind in Lake Okeechobee, next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour wind speed and direction from the National Weather Service. On open water, under about 10 mph is comfortable for most anglers; over 20 mph most charters stay in. How windy is too windy?
Solunar
Best fishing times today in Lake Okeechobee
Solunar periods, worked out from where the moon is: the major periods are the two hours around the moon passing overhead or underfoot, the minor periods the hour around moonrise and moonset. Solunar times explained.
Plan ahead
Best day to fish Lake Okeechobee this week
Each day ranked from the NWS 7-day forecast – wind, rain and storms – and the moon, so you can pick a date before you book. What happens if the weather turns.
What is biting
What is biting in Lake Okeechobee
The calendar below shows the main months for each fish.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Largemouth bass | ||||||||||||
| Crappie | ||||||||||||
| Bluegill | ||||||||||||
| Shellcracker |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: okeechobeefishingguide.com.
From the docks
This week's Lake Okeechobee fishing report
Captains’ reports from Lake Okeechobee
No captain report has been sent in for Lake Okeechobee yet this week. Captains and guides listed here can send a short report – what you caught, where and on what – and we publish it here with your name and the date.
Go with a local
Fishing guides in Lake Okeechobee
8 captains and guides fish from Lake Okeechobee: Okeechobee, Clewiston and Moore Haven. See them A to Z, with boats and prices.
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