Big Bass Holding Deep on Okeechobee
Largemouth bass are in post-spawn recovery mode but still feeding. Focus on deeper grass edges and shell bars in 4-6 feet.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 76°F
- Moon
- First Quarter
- Weather
- Hot and sunny, light winds, high 88°F
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What's Biting
Largemouth Bass
Swimbaits along grass edges
Bluegill
Crickets and worms
Crappie
Minnows around structure
What's Next
Bass will transition to summer patterns as water temps climb. Shell bars and deep hydrilla edges are key. Topwater bite early before the sun gets high.
Context
Okeechobee produced a 12.5-lb bass in a tournament last April — the biggest in 3 years.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.