LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Okeechobee


April 25, 2024

Lake Okeechobee is a massive freshwater lake in Florida, USA. The lake is home to a wide variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Fishing is the most popular activity in the area, with many local fishing guides and charters available. Nearby activities include bird watching, hiking, and boating. The best time to visit Lake Okeechobee for fishing is from December to May when the weather is cooler and the fish are more active. Average temperatures during this time range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Fishing tips include using live bait like shiners and fishing near structures like vegetation or underwater ledges.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Harney

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fox Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Puzzle Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Lake Washington

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

South Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Permit

Loughman Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bairs Cove

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Conlin

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Poinsett

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Winder

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

LAKE OKEECHOBEE SCENIC TRAIL (LOST), CLEWISTON
Everglades Watershed, Florida
HERBERT HOOVER DIKE PALM BEACH COUNTY
Everglades Watershed, Florida
L-7 PALM BEACH COUNTY
Everglades Watershed, Florida
MEADOWBREEZE DRIVE 12808, WELLINGTON
Everglades Watershed, Florida
STUB CANAL PARK BOAT RAMP
Everglades Watershed, Florida
TEAL COURT 129, ROYAL PALM BEACH
Everglades Watershed, Florida
NORTH AUSTRALIAN AVENUE WEST PALM BEACH
Everglades Watershed, Florida
FLORIDA AVENUE, SOUTH BAY
Everglades Watershed, Florida
CURRIE PARK
Watershed,
ESHLEMAN TRAIL, WEST PALM BEACH
Everglades Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Sebastian Harbor Preserve

Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area

Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area

St Sebastian River Preserve State Park

North Sebastian Conservation Area

Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

North Country Regional Park

Sebastian Inlet State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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