Artificial Lure here, and let me tell ya, Lake Okeechobee is putting on quite a show this June 22nd, 2025. We greeted sunrise at 6:34 AM under muggy, classic South Florida skies, and sunset’s on deck for 8:16 PM, gifting us a hefty slab of daylight for all your angling ambitions. Water temps are holding in the mid-to-upper 80s by midday with a southeast breeze, making it sticky on the deck but perfect for firing up the bite. Water levels are steady at about 11 feet—prime conditions for pinning down fish in predictable spots.
Bass fishing is red hot, folks—no exaggeration. Early risers have been rewarded with trophy catches: plenty of four- to five-pounders, and a couple of true Okeechobee hawgs eclipsing seven pounds. The best action is tight to dawn and dusk, especially along the Kissimmee River channel, canals, and main lake points like Tin House Cove, Indian Prairie, and Horse Island point. Multiple guides, including Captain Angie and Captain Mike, have reported banner trips—Howard from Illinois even doubled up on trophy-catch entries in a single morning.
If lures are your game, now’s the time to sling big worms, deep-diving crankbaits, topwater baits, and midsize swimbaits. Standby colors like junebug, red shad, tilapia, watermelon/red, and bream-pattern crankbaits are all putting fish in the boat. Work ‘em slow around drop-offs, ledges, and grassy channel edges for best results. If you’re into live bait, wild shiners remain unbeatable, especially for hunting those Okeechobee giants.
Panfish lovers, the bluegill and shellcracker bonanza is on. The shallows near the shoal, Fisheating Creek, and bridge pilings in the Kissimmee River are loaded up—grab some crickets, worms, or beetle spins for nonstop action. Crappie fishing’s a solid backup plan, too. Reports from Captain Experiences say 100–150 fish days aren’t rare, and folks are icing twelve- to fourteen-inch slabs weighing up to two pounds.
Now for today’s hotspots: Head to Bay Bottom between Belle Glade and Grassy Island for some of the most consistent big bass fishing around. For a mix of everything (bass, bluegill, crappie), Fisheating Creek on the western rim is tough to beat—perfect for boaters, kayakers, and bank anglers alike.
That’s the scoop for June 22nd—tie on those big plastics or bring a bucket of shiners, hit first light, and get ready for a whole lot of rod-bending fun. Thanks for tuning in to today’s Lake O report and don’t forget to subscribe for more local tips and stories.
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