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"Lazy Sunday on Lake Okeechobee: Fishing Report for August 10, 2025"


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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Sunday, August 10, 2025. Sunrise greeted us this morning at 6:46, with sunset set for 8:05 this evening. Tides are mellow today—according to Tides4Fishing, we’re looking at a pretty flat day with high tides at 4:12 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., and lows around 11:00 a.m. and again late-night. The tidal coefficient is running real low, starting at 34 and ticking up to 39 by sundown, so expect gentle currents and a bit less water movement than usual.

Weather’s sticky, classic August Okeechobee—warm and muggy, with storms rolling through the area last night and a Flood Advisory still lingering for Okeechobee County as of this morning. You’ll feel that thick, humid air hanging over the lake, and the bite can get pretty soft when those passing showers roll in. Make sure to pack rain gear, and watch for afternoon boomers.

Bass fishing’s still the big story on the Big O. Local tournaments over the weekend, like what you’ll see on the @bass_rattlers_association feed, had some solid weights hitting the scales, with the big bass of the day tipping the needle and earning third place honors for one lucky angler. Most of the action’s coming early—get out before the sun gets too high and the bite slows. Folks tossing oversized crankbaits, like the one Bassmaster pro Brandon Palaniuk used for his Lake O win earlier this year (that’s an “almost finesse hunting” style oversized crank), are cashing in on quality bass, especially along the outer grass lines and near the mouths of the canals.

Best lures this morning? Grab those blue craw pattern jigs, black and blue structure bugs, and magnum soft plastics if you’re punching through mats. Omnia Fishing shows the Rage Punch Bug in Blue Craw and KVD 1.5 Squarebill in Black Back Chartreuse as solid choices this week. If the fish are schooling shallow, a topwater popper at first light or a white swim jig is tough to beat. As things heat up, switch to slow presentations—think Texas-rigged PowerBait Power Worms in Blue Fleck or a MaxScent Flat Worm in natural shad if you’re drop-shotting on ledges.

Recent catches around the lake have been a good mix, with plenty of 3-to-5 pounders reported. You’ll also find bluegill and shellcracker beds off the beaten path—live crickets or red worms will put panfish in the bucket, especially if you venture into the rim canal or near Harney Pond.

As for hot spots, don’t overlook the south end near South Bay and the east wall near J&S canal. Harney Pond’s staying consistent, and Grassy Island’s outside grass lines are still holding plenty of fish. The Tin House Cove area brought out some nice stringers this week, especially for folks working craws and slower baits.

That wraps up your Lake Okeechobee action for today. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat from your local waters. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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