Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 27th, 2025. Hope you're ready, because the bite out here's been nothing short of fantastic.

Water conditions are looking solid as we head into late fall. We've got that first quarter moon phase working in our favor, which means you're gonna want to focus your efforts during those major bite windows—we're talking early morning from about 5:30 to 7:30 AM and again in the evening from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Those are your prime times to be on the water.

Now, let me tell you what's been working out here. The big story this week is vibrating jigs and stick baits—these are absolutely essential if you're fishing the Big O. If you don't have a ChatterBait rigged up on your deck, you're leaving fish on the table. The Z-Man and Evergreen models in green pumpkin and white have been producing some serious weight. You pair those with trailers like the Yamamoto Zako or Strike King blade minnows, and you're in business.

For flipping, grab yourself some Yamamoto Senkos—watermelon candy and junebug colors are your winners. Rig them wacky style on lighter setups or throw them on a jig head with about a 5/16-ounce tungsten weight for punching mats. The guys crushing it this month have been using those with 15 to 25-pound fluorocarbon leaders.

Spotted bass have been schooling nicely, especially in those mid-range depths. Mix in some largemouths, and you've got yourself a solid day. We're seeing excellent bag limits coming through, with plenty of three to four-pounders in the mix.

For your hot spots, hit up the grass edges and mat lines—that's where the magic's happening right now. The shallow bays are also producing, especially if you're sight-fishing bedding fish with tube baits on light weights.

Get out there early, work those vibrating jigs, and don't overlook your stick baits. The bite's been consistent, and conditions are prime.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s November 26, 2025, Lake Okeechobee fishing report.

Sunrise was at 6:47 AM and sunset’s coming at 5:29 PM. We’ve got classic late fall conditions rolling across the Big O: overnight lows dipped to the mid-50s, but a sunny high of 71°F is warming things up fast. Winds are out of the north at around 8 mph, keeping those main lake areas a bit choppy. With water temps falling into the mid-60s after that last cold front, the bite shifted, but it’s settling back in. According to Tides4Fishing, we’re coming off an early morning high tide, with water slowly falling toward the afternoon slack.

Bass activity fired back up after the front pushed fish deeper. Most locals and the pros from last week’s events reported good numbers of 2- to 3-pounders, with solid fish in the 5-pound range landed around Willets and Bird Island on the north shore. The Big O is always tough after a front, but persistence has paid off—anglers put together consistent limits this week with some real Okeechobee hawgs in the mix.

Best numbers and quality bass are being caught on two main presentations:

- **Swimming worms**—7-inch Junebugs or black, rigged weightless or with a light bullet sinker, swam over eelgrass beds just under the surface. Jacob Powroznik and much of the field leaned heavy on these for a pile of their bites in the recent tourney, especially around clear water, hard-bottom reed lines, and inside edge eelgrass pockets.

- **Vibrating and swim jigs**—Anything black-and-blue or perch color with a Menace Grub or Double Tail grub trailer. Pitch these into clumps of hay grass, reeds, or cattails, targeting those 1- to 2-foot hard-bottom areas.

Other productive lures: popping frogs in heavy mats, chatterbaits in green pumpkin around pad fields, and stick worms Texas- or wacky-rigged in darker colors. In the canals or where the water’s cleaner—like Taylor Creek—finesse worms on light fluorocarbon are picking up better bites, especially for bigger fish holding at the edge of deeper water, just like Jordan Lee did to save his tournament.

Live shiners are always a killer bait if you’re after a trophy or just want steady action with family or friends. Wild shiners fished under a cork around reed points and eelgrass have put some big bass in the net all week, especially on the north end.

For species variety: crappie (specks) catches have improved near Kissimmee River and Indian Prairie Canal, especially in deeper holes, hitting small jigs and minnows. A few slab bluegill reports come from the rim ditch and around Kings Bar.

Hot spots you gotta try:
- **Harney Pond and Indian Prairie**—classic bass magnets this week, especially the eelgrass flats and hydrilla edges.
- **Observation Shoal and Bird Island**—fish are staging in cleaner water and moving shallow as the sun gets up.

Watch out for some muddy patches after last week’s rain, but the water’s clearing up nicely. Find the greenest grass you can and work your baits slow until midday, then speed it up as things warm.

That’s the latest from Lake O: solid fall fishing, a chilly start but warming water and steady action for those working the grass edges and classic Okeechobee cover. Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure fishing report—don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and tackle tips!

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Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, November 25th, Lake Okeechobee fishing report, coming at you bright and early. Right now, the lake’s serving up prime fall conditions—a cool start with light east winds (5 to 10 knots), and just a little chop on the water says the National Weather Service. Sunrise hit around 6:40 a.m. and get ready for a sunset just before 5:30 p.m. Those twilight hours are where the magic happens, with the bite peaking at first light and just as the sun fades, according to local solunar predictions.

If you’re out on the Big O today, the water’s been steady and the big bass are feeding up. Over the past weekend, tournament folks were swinging in hefty five-fish stringers tipping over 20 pounds, especially using classic Okeechobee baits. Vibrating jigs and stick baits—especially a ChatterBait Jack Hammer in green pumpkin with a Yamamoto Zako trailer—have been racking up both numbers and size. Rob Branagh stayed busy all week with a NetBait Big Bopper in Okeechobee craw color, soaking it with Bait Fuel to make it irresistible. Brandon Medlock stuck close to the tried-and-true black and blue Medlock Jig and a wacky-rigged Senko in watermelon candy, both bringing in quality largemouth from heavy cover.

Don’t sleep on plastics: the Gambler Big EZ, Mega Daddy, and Fat Ace in gold rush or junebug color are all getting bit, especially outside the hydrilla and along reed lines. Okeechobee craws, especially those Berkley Chigger Craws and swimming worms, have also been prime—just spike ‘em with a touch of garlic scent to supercharge the draw.

If you’re flipping and pitching, heavy braid is the rule, especially around the thick grass and reeds. The locals are favoring Texas-rigged creature baits and swim jigs, like the Dirty Jigs swim jig with a Burner Craw trailer. With the water clarity up in areas near the shoals, don’t be afraid to throw a soft swimbait along those outside weed lines. For a little live action, nothing beats wild shiners fished under a cork around Kissimmee grass or the edge of hyacinth patches, especially if you’re introducing someone to the sport or targeting numbers.

Crappie and bluegill are stacking near deeper holes and channel edges—best bite is first thing in the morning near Tin House Cove and Grassy Island. Drop a feather jig tipped with a minnow, color up with pink/white or chartreuse as the sun climbs. Catfish and bluegill are happy with cut bait and worms fished near structure or along canal bends.

Hot spots to hit today? Start at the mouth of Nubbin Slough for numbers—protected from wind and loaded with bait. Eagle Bay is another can’t-miss, especially early. Henry Creek is holding quality fish if you flip the outer reed edges or pitch into the pockets beside the channel. Don’t overlook Harney Pond’s outside weed lines—for both quantity and quality, it’s been one of the steadiest areas this week.

Summary for the tackle box:
- ChatterBait Jack Hammer, green pumpkin, Yamamoto Zako trailer
- Gambler Big EZ and other swimbaits, gold rush and junebug
- Wacky-rigged Senko, watermelon candy
- Okeechobee craw plastics and creature baits
- Black and blue Medlock Jig
- Wild shiners near grass for steady action

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Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 24, 2025. Folks, it’s a beautiful late fall morning on the Big O—winds out of the northeast today, light at 5 to 10 knots, so you can expect mostly smooth water according to the National Weather Service. Temps are comfortable, starting in the low 60s, and we’re topping out near 80 by afternoon. No hard cold fronts in sight, and the water level is holding steady, making conditions about as prime as you can ask for this time of year.

First light is around 6:40 a.m. and sunset’s rolling in about 5:30 p.m. Bass are feeding best early and late, especially during those peak solunar windows around midday and right at dusk, according to FishingReminder’s local solunar data. Don’t sleep on the twilight bite or those midday lulls—those windows have been hot for bigger fish this week.

The recent reports and events, including from the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E., have been all about the classics. If you’re chasing largemouth bass right now, you’d better have a few Okeechobee staples rigged up. Vibrating jigs and stick baits are hammering them. The ChatterBait Jack Hammer in green pumpkin paired with a Yamamoto Zako trailer has been putting up numbers and size. A black and blue Medlock Jig, a wacky-rigged Senko in watermelon candy, and those soft swimbaits like the Gambler Big EZ are all producing, especially around hydrilla edges, outside reeds, and in the clearer water near the shoals. Rob Branagh’s been catching quality fish just slow-rolling that Okeechobee craw-colored swimming worm, and Nick Hoinig is still pulling in bigguns on the Dirty Jigs swim jig with a Burner Craw trailer.

This past weekend, bags over 20 pounds were weighed by a few tournament pros, with the best five-fish stringers mostly on ChatterBaits, swimbaits, and flipping heavy cover with creature baits rigged Texas-style. Best plastics this week have been in junebug, watermelon, and Okeechobee craw, especially when spiked with a little Bait Fuel or garlic oil for extra draw.

Live bait? If you’re after numbers or trying to put a young angler on fish, nothing beats a lively wild shiner under a float near Kissimmee grass or outside Hyacinth patches. Plenty of folks at Big Lake Marina and Eagle Bay have been hauling in slabs of crappie and bluegill at first light on minnows and small Feather Jigs.

Looking for hot spots? Start your day around the mouth of Nubbin Slough or Eagle Bay—these areas are protected from the breeze and holding plenty of bait. Another prime spot is Henry Creek—flip the outer reeds or pitch into the pockets along the channel edge. The shoals off Harney Pond, especially the outside weed lines, have also been firing for both numbers and quality.

Crappie are moving up and stacking around deeper holes and channel edges, especially in the Tin House Cove and Grassy Island sections, responding best to small jigs tipped with minnows—tie on a pink and white or chartreuse for extra flash as the sun gets high. Catfish and bluegill are still hitting well on cut bait and worms near structure and in the canals.

To sum it up: ChatterBait Jack Hammer in green pumpkin, Big EZ swimbaits, wacky-rigged Senko, and Okeechobee craw worms—they’re all getting bit. Bring some heavy braid, bring your patience, and don’t be afraid to fish fast covering water, then slow down when you mark those prime spots.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live from the banks of Lake Okeechobee, and folks, if you love November bassin’, today is a prime day to be on the water. Here’s your full Okeechobee fishing rundown for Friday, November 21.

We’re kicking off with weather: the morning’s showing classic fall Florida—partly cloudy, gentle east winds at 5 to 10 knots, temperatures mild and topping out in the upper 70s. Waters across Big O have a light chop, with seas inside the lake staying right around two feet, so small-craft anglers are in luck, just keep an eye for midday gusts according to the National Weather Service.

Sunrise set the scene at 6:44 AM, and don’t forget, you’ll want to wrap up before sunset at 5:31 PM. Major bite windows: first up, from 5:36 to 7:36 this morning, then again strong from 5:56 to 7:56 this evening, with a minor feeding right after lunch between 12:41 and 2:41. The sun and moon are in your favor: with a first quarter moon and clear conditions, there’s plenty of fish on the move, especially early and late according to Solunar Theory reports.

On the fish front, the bite’s been healthy all week. Recent catches are loaded with Okeechobee staples: largemouth bass front and center—with several tournament bags over 25 pounds just in the last few days—alongside plenty of healthy specs (crappie) and a solid showing of bluegill. Bass have been cruising the edges of reed heads and scattered hydrilla, especially moving in and out with the windward banks.

Now, for lures—let’s talk what’s been producing:
- Flipping and pitching is getting it done. The Gambler Fat Ace in JB blue and classic black and blue, rigged Texas style, is a flat-out staple. Pitch that into holes in joint grass and cattails.
- For heavy mats, punch through with a Gambler Burner Craw in backatya or blue shadow, weighted up to 1 or 1.5 ounces depending on mat thickness.
- For moving water or covering big flats, a 3/8- or 1/2-ounce Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer with a gold shiner or ghost baby gill trailer flat out triggers reaction strikes.
- Don’t overlook frogs early: a Gambler Walking Frog thrown right in the middle of dead tussock mats got multiple kicker fish this week.
- Jerkbaits and crankbaits in the rim ditch and river bends are picking up fish pushed off by falling water.

Best baits for live-lining: wild shiners remain king, especially early. Reports from local guides show multiple bass in the 7 to 9-pound range coming on live shiners fished near reed points and outside hydrilla edges.

The specs are schooling up in open water and off the Kissimmee River mouth, and jigs or small minnows are getting them in the box. Check mid-morning and late-afternoon for best action.

A quick head’s up: the Department of Health for Palm Beach County just issued a blue-green algae caution for the lake, especially near the southeast rim. Practice care when handling fish and avoid contact with blooms—don’t let the pups swim and wash hands up.

Hot spots for the day: Eagle Bay’s reed points and the wide open flats out from Big Lake Marina are delivering, along with the north end’s shoals toward the Harney Pond Canal. If you need a backup plan when the wind picks up, slip into canals around Nubbin Slough.

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Lake Okeechobee locals woke to a patchy fog hanging over glassy water, but by 8:30 a.m. the sun was just breaking through—a sunrise at 6:44 a.m.—lighting up those legendary lily pad fields and grassy flats that make this lake the “Big O”[1][2]. Today, the weather’s mild: northeast winds holding light, 5–10 knots, keeping the lake with just a comfortable chop, perfect conditions for both boat and bank anglers, with temperatures starting in the mid-60s and pushing toward the low 80s by afternoon[1].

Sunset rolls in at 5:30 p.m. and, with the cooler, shorter day, water temps are dropping closer to the mid-70s, which has really fired up the bite for Largemouth Bass. Reports rolling in from the Bassmaster EQ live coverage show that just yesterday, numbers were strong—anglers caught mixed limits, many pushing the 15–20 pound mark, with plenty of bass over five pounds on camera[6][7]. And, if you’re chasing quantity, some have stacked up 40–50 fish outings, working isolated pad beds and deeper canal cuts[3][2].

Best bet for lure choice? Soft plastics are still king right now: Texas-rigged Senkos and punch rigs in junebug and watermelon red. The bite is hottest in areas where pads mix with submerged grass—those irregular groups or stand-alone beds near channel drop-offs are Lunker City right now; fish are stationed waiting to ambush[2]. Jig anglers are doing damage with half-ounce black/blue jigs paired to a craw trailer, flipping directly into holes in the pads.

Swimbaits are giving up the giants—just ask local hotshots landing double-digit bass on six-inch shad patterns in pre-dawn hours[3]. Chatterbaits in shad and bluegill color are also finding reaction bites along the outside grass lines, and spinnerbaits are nailing moving fish when the wind picks up in the afternoon[4][8]. And don’t overlook a topwater buzz bait at first light near the north end or Harney Pond canal—more than a few seven-pounders have been smoked on them this week, according to the fall local tackle shop chatter[14].

Live shiners remain the old-school best bait for beginners and big bass hunters alike, especially near the rim canal and around Uncle Joe’s Cut, two spots that’ve produced since last weekend. Nightcrawlers and cut bait are scoring steady bluegill, catfish, and crappie in the shallows and near boat docks, but bass have been the top story all week.

Hot spots today:
– **South Bay:** Mix of pad beds, grass and shell bar transitions, fish holding in 3–5 feet alongside boat trails.
– **Tin House Cove:** Isolated pads on deeper water, perfect for punch rigs and big swimbaits.
– **Harney Pond Canal:** Shiner action, early topwater bite, and steady bass all day.

Tidal flow is minimal in the main lake, but the feed peaks between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., then again just before dusk—prime time for active fish. The water’s clean in open spots, though watch for muddy runoff near the western basin.

If you’re coming this weekend, make sure to pack rain gear; the forecast looks dry but a cold front is ticking close by. Remember, the bite’s best before noon and the evening twilight. November has Okeechobee showing off: crisp, cool mornings, aggressive pre-front bass, and more big fish photos already hitting social media than any November in the last three years.

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# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - November 19, 2025

Well, folks, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Wednesday, November 19th. Let me tell you, the bite is heating up out there on the Big O, and conditions are looking pretty solid for getting after these largemouth bass.

We're heading into late fall, and the fish are really starting to turn it on. Recent reports from the Bassmaster EQ tournament that just wrapped up showed some fantastic action, especially in the canal systems that connect around Okeechobee. Anglers were finding consistent bites in the Rim Canal and other connecting waterways, though a cold front did move through and make things challenging for a day or two.

**What's Working Right Now**

Here's the good news – jerkbaits and finesse minnows are absolutely shining on Lake Okeechobee right now. The largemouth are really responding to these presentations. Topwater has been solid too, especially when you're working over shallow grass lines and flats. If you want to make some noise and get reactions, consider throwing a buzz bait in shallow water or over submerged structure.

Frogs are another killer option – one recent tournament winner couldn't stop raving about frog fishing, landing his biggest bag while using them as his primary lure alongside some speed worms. Don't sleep on football jigs either; they've been producing consistent bites across the system.

**Best Spots to Check Out**

Head to the various canals surrounding Lake Okeechobee – they've been producing really well lately. The rim canal system is absolutely worth your time and effort. Work the edges where grass lines meet deeper water, and you'll have solid opportunities at some quality fish.

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Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest from Lake Okeechobee, Florida, for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. The weather’s been mild, with light winds out of the north at 5 to 10 knots, and the lake’s surface is showing just a light chop. The forecast calls for similar conditions through the week, with no big fronts on the horizon. Sunrise today is at 6:57 AM, and sunset will be at 5:39 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work with.

The fish are definitely active, especially largemouth bass. After the recent cold front, the bite has rebounded, and anglers are seeing good numbers. Caleb Hudson just took the top spot at the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier with a three-day total of 52 pounds, 6 ounces, and he did it fishing the Rim Canal on the southwest side of the lake. He was targeting bass just under the surface, using a Spro McDart jerkbait and a jighead minnow, switching to the minnow with a 1/16- to 1/8-ounce jighead when the water calmed down. Fisher Anaya, who finished third, was on the Harney Pond Canal with a Rapala CrushCity Freeloader and a Rapala Mavrick jerkbait, and he landed the big bass of the tournament, an 8-13. Most of the pros are seeing quality fish, but it’s been tough to fill limits—only one 20-pound bag hit the scales on the final day.

If you’re heading out, the best lures right now are jerkbaits and finesse minnows, especially in the canals and along the rim. The water’s a bit dirtier in those areas, which seems to be helping the bite. For bait, live shiners are always a solid choice, but the artificial minnows and jerkbaits are producing well, especially when the bass are suspended or just under the surface. The bite is strongest in the early morning and late afternoon, so plan your trip around those windows.

Two hot spots to try are the Rim Canal on the southwest side and the Harney Pond Canal. Both have been producing quality bass, and the canals are holding fish that are willing to bite. The J&S Canal on the east side is also worth a look, especially if you’re targeting bass feeding on baitfish.

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# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - November 17, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live from Lake Okeechobee, Florida. Let me break down what's happening on the water today.

We're still feeling the effects of that powerful cold front that rolled through earlier this week. The water's been tough, but here's the good news—persistent anglers are getting rewarded in these post-front conditions. The bite's definitely been challenging, but it's turning on for those who know where to look.

## Recent Success & Hot Spots

Just this past weekend, we saw some incredible action at the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens EQ event. Caleb Hudson absolutely crushed it by keying in on the **Rim Canal on the southwest side** of the lake. That dirtier water that usually spells disaster in Florida? It was the secret sauce this time. Hudson was targeting largemouth just under the surface using Garmin LiveScope to dial in his spots. Two different stretches of the canal produced all his bites, and he finished strong with a winning tournament.

Another prime area anglers have been focusing on is the **J&S Canal on the east side**, where competitors have been finding largemouth feeding on balls of bait. The **Harney Pond Canal** also proved productive, with anglers landing quality fish including an 8-13 pounder.

## What's Working

Hudson's tackle selection tells us everything we need to know about what's working right now. He started the tournament with a **Spro McDart jerkbait and jighead minnows** using 1/16, 3/16, and 1/8-ounce heads—these were his go-to presentations. Other anglers had success with the **Yamamoto Hinge Minnow on a jighead** and spoons. The key is keeping your bait near the surface where these fish are positioned in the dirtier water.

## Fish Activity & Conditions

Water clarity is stained to dirty in the productive zones right now, which is actually helping trigger bites. Most bass are positioned shallower than normal, suspended or cruising just under the surface. Activity was highest early morning—Hudson landed a 4-pounder and 5-pounder right out of the gates. The bite slowed midday but he salvaged his limit with two 1-pounders that ended up being his winning catches.

## The Forecast

Conditions are warming from that cold front, but don't expect an easy day. Calmer conditions are settling in, which means you'll need precision presentations. Get out there early and focus on those dirtier water areas where the bass feel more comfortable committing to your lure.

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Artificial Lure reporting live from Lake Okeechobee, Florida for Sunday, November 16, 2025. If you’re up with the sun—sunrise today was 6:39 a.m. and sunset’s set for 5:32 p.m.—you’ve already felt the crispness leftover from this week’s cold front. It’s been one for the books as far as November bass fishing goes: cooler temps overnight, mild winds early, but with the mercury bouncing back up toward the high 60s by midday. Clouds rolled off at dawn leaving bluebird skies, so pack those layers if you’re heading out.

Today’s lunar tides aren’t much of a factor with Lake Okeechobee’s basin, but anglers are seeing some surface activity pick up with warming shallows especially after 10 AM. The best bite window is running late morning to early afternoon, so don't sweat sleeping in a bit.

Bass activity is rebounding nicely post-front. Yesterday’s Bassmaster Elite Qualifier saw limits challenged by cold morning lockjaw, but things heated up midday with a flurry of fish between 4 and 7 pounds hitting the scales. The south end Rim Canal and classic haunts like the Tin House and Horse Island areas have been pumping out some healthy largemouth—tournament leader Caleb Hudson boated ten for nearly 36 pounds over two days, highlighted with a 7-1/2 pound kicker Saturday morning, and more six and seven-pounders landing throughout the field. The bite’s definitely up compared to last week’s muddy lull.

On the tackle side, most big bass are falling for *flipping jigs*, swimbaits, and frogs. Locals recommend working a Medlock flipping jig or Z-Man ChatterBait JackHammer (especially with Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon trailer) tight along reed and hyacinth edges once the sun’s up. Early, a popping frog—like the SPRO Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 70 in “killer gill” color—can tempt those lethargic bass holding shallow. Swim jigs paired with soft plastic craws in green pumpkin or Okeechobee 420 are scoring solid midday bites.

Spinnerbaits with gold blades are also getting hammered in the canals and around subtle shell beds, while Carolina rigs loaded with Bruiser Baits worms are finding fewer but bigger bites, especially near lock approaches. In the murky water of Rim Canal, flash is king—use flashy jigs, or minnow-style jerkbaits close to the boat. The jighead minnow bite has been clutch for several top finishers.

For live bait, if you’re after numbers or taking kids, shiners remain unbeatable—especially around emergent grass lines on the north shore.

Hotspots worth your gas today:
- **Tin House Cove:** Inside-out reed edges, flip a Medlock jig or swim a Gambler EZ Swimmer.
- **Horse Island:** Clean water pockets, target with Burner Worms or a ninja spin blade.
- **Rim Canal (Southwest):** Largemouth are suspended and shallow late morning, reacting to vertical presentations and noisy frogs.

Crappie anglers are picking up a few slabs in the C-5 Canal with live minnows and white jigs, but bass steals the show. This weekend’s totals have seen upwards of 80 limits weighed with most bass in the 2.5–5 pound range, but several giants topping 7 and even an 8-13 slab found its way to the scales day one of the tournament.

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