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"Slay the Big O: Phenomenal Bass & Crappie Bite on Lake Okeechobee"
This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for May 23, 2025. We are sitting in the thick of prime fishing season and the action has been outstanding all around the Big O.
Today is starting with temperatures in the low 70s and it will warm up to the mid-80s by the afternoon. Winds are mellow and the weather is clear, making for perfect conditions to wet a line. Sunrise hit at 6:45 AM and sunset will be around 8:05 PM, so there is plenty of daylight to chase those trophies[4].
Water levels remain just above 11 feet, which is a bit below the usual for late May. These falling levels have pulled both bass and crappie into tighter, more predictable spots along the lake's outer grass lines and near structure[1][3][4]. Be careful navigating—stick to the outside grass lines where it's deeper, since rocks can tear up your lower unit if you aren't careful[5].
Bass fishing has been phenomenal. Boats are regularly reporting 50 to 100 fish days with lots of quality largemouth in the 5 to 8 pound range, and several trophy-sized bass—some over 8 pounds—caught just this week[4][5]. Most of the action is coming on soft plastics like Zoom Speed Worms, Senkos, and creature baits in watermelon red and junebug. For those who like to throw artificial, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits along the grass edges are also producing well, especially early and late in the day[4].
The crappie bite is still hot, too. Anglers are pulling in limits with some slabs reaching 12 to 14 inches and up to 2 pounds. Jigs tipped with minnows are the ticket, fished around the thicker vegetation and in the shallower pockets as the water continues to recede[2][4].
Live wild shiners are always a top choice for bigger bass, especially if you're after that trophy bite. But don’t overlook the action you’ll get working soft plastics through the holes in the grass mats or along the outside edges.
A couple current hot spots I recommend: try the outside grass lines near Harney Pond and the Monkey Box area, which have both been consistent for good numbers and bigger fish. The north shore around Tin House Cove is another steady producer, especially if you’re targeting crappie or working for bass early in the morning before the sun gets high[4][5].
All in all, today’s conditions are just about perfect for anglers looking to get in on the action. Stay safe, watch those shallows, and enjoy some of the best fishing Florida has to offer. Tight lines, and I’ll see you out on the water.
Today is starting with temperatures in the low 70s and it will warm up to the mid-80s by the afternoon. Winds are mellow and the weather is clear, making for perfect conditions to wet a line. Sunrise hit at 6:45 AM and sunset will be around 8:05 PM, so there is plenty of daylight to chase those trophies[4].
Water levels remain just above 11 feet, which is a bit below the usual for late May. These falling levels have pulled both bass and crappie into tighter, more predictable spots along the lake's outer grass lines and near structure[1][3][4]. Be careful navigating—stick to the outside grass lines where it's deeper, since rocks can tear up your lower unit if you aren't careful[5].
Bass fishing has been phenomenal. Boats are regularly reporting 50 to 100 fish days with lots of quality largemouth in the 5 to 8 pound range, and several trophy-sized bass—some over 8 pounds—caught just this week[4][5]. Most of the action is coming on soft plastics like Zoom Speed Worms, Senkos, and creature baits in watermelon red and junebug. For those who like to throw artificial, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits along the grass edges are also producing well, especially early and late in the day[4].
The crappie bite is still hot, too. Anglers are pulling in limits with some slabs reaching 12 to 14 inches and up to 2 pounds. Jigs tipped with minnows are the ticket, fished around the thicker vegetation and in the shallower pockets as the water continues to recede[2][4].
Live wild shiners are always a top choice for bigger bass, especially if you're after that trophy bite. But don’t overlook the action you’ll get working soft plastics through the holes in the grass mats or along the outside edges.
A couple current hot spots I recommend: try the outside grass lines near Harney Pond and the Monkey Box area, which have both been consistent for good numbers and bigger fish. The north shore around Tin House Cove is another steady producer, especially if you’re targeting crappie or working for bass early in the morning before the sun gets high[4][5].
All in all, today’s conditions are just about perfect for anglers looking to get in on the action. Stay safe, watch those shallows, and enjoy some of the best fishing Florida has to offer. Tight lines, and I’ll see you out on the water.
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for May 23, 2025. We are sitting in the thick of prime fishing season and the action has been outstanding all around the Big O.
Today is starting with temperatures in the low 70s and it will warm up to the mid-80s by the afternoon. Winds are mellow and the weather is clear, making for perfect conditions to wet a line. Sunrise hit at 6:45 AM and sunset will be around 8:05 PM, so there is plenty of daylight to chase those trophies[4].
Water levels remain just above 11 feet, which is a bit below the usual for late May. These falling levels have pulled both bass and crappie into tighter, more predictable spots along the lake's outer grass lines and near structure[1][3][4]. Be careful navigating—stick to the outside grass lines where it's deeper, since rocks can tear up your lower unit if you aren't careful[5].
Bass fishing has been phenomenal. Boats are regularly reporting 50 to 100 fish days with lots of quality largemouth in the 5 to 8 pound range, and several trophy-sized bass—some over 8 pounds—caught just this week[4][5]. Most of the action is coming on soft plastics like Zoom Speed Worms, Senkos, and creature baits in watermelon red and junebug. For those who like to throw artificial, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits along the grass edges are also producing well, especially early and late in the day[4].
The crappie bite is still hot, too. Anglers are pulling in limits with some slabs reaching 12 to 14 inches and up to 2 pounds. Jigs tipped with minnows are the ticket, fished around the thicker vegetation and in the shallower pockets as the water continues to recede[2][4].
Live wild shiners are always a top choice for bigger bass, especially if you're after that trophy bite. But don’t overlook the action you’ll get working soft plastics through the holes in the grass mats or along the outside edges.
A couple current hot spots I recommend: try the outside grass lines near Harney Pond and the Monkey Box area, which have both been consistent for good numbers and bigger fish. The north shore around Tin House Cove is another steady producer, especially if you’re targeting crappie or working for bass early in the morning before the sun gets high[4][5].
All in all, today’s conditions are just about perfect for anglers looking to get in on the action. Stay safe, watch those shallows, and enjoy some of the best fishing Florida has to offer. Tight lines, and I’ll see you out on the water.
Today is starting with temperatures in the low 70s and it will warm up to the mid-80s by the afternoon. Winds are mellow and the weather is clear, making for perfect conditions to wet a line. Sunrise hit at 6:45 AM and sunset will be around 8:05 PM, so there is plenty of daylight to chase those trophies[4].
Water levels remain just above 11 feet, which is a bit below the usual for late May. These falling levels have pulled both bass and crappie into tighter, more predictable spots along the lake's outer grass lines and near structure[1][3][4]. Be careful navigating—stick to the outside grass lines where it's deeper, since rocks can tear up your lower unit if you aren't careful[5].
Bass fishing has been phenomenal. Boats are regularly reporting 50 to 100 fish days with lots of quality largemouth in the 5 to 8 pound range, and several trophy-sized bass—some over 8 pounds—caught just this week[4][5]. Most of the action is coming on soft plastics like Zoom Speed Worms, Senkos, and creature baits in watermelon red and junebug. For those who like to throw artificial, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits along the grass edges are also producing well, especially early and late in the day[4].
The crappie bite is still hot, too. Anglers are pulling in limits with some slabs reaching 12 to 14 inches and up to 2 pounds. Jigs tipped with minnows are the ticket, fished around the thicker vegetation and in the shallower pockets as the water continues to recede[2][4].
Live wild shiners are always a top choice for bigger bass, especially if you're after that trophy bite. But don’t overlook the action you’ll get working soft plastics through the holes in the grass mats or along the outside edges.
A couple current hot spots I recommend: try the outside grass lines near Harney Pond and the Monkey Box area, which have both been consistent for good numbers and bigger fish. The north shore around Tin House Cove is another steady producer, especially if you’re targeting crappie or working for bass early in the morning before the sun gets high[4][5].
All in all, today’s conditions are just about perfect for anglers looking to get in on the action. Stay safe, watch those shallows, and enjoy some of the best fishing Florida has to offer. Tight lines, and I’ll see you out on the water.