Lake Okeechobee fishing report, October, 2025 submitted by Capt. Angie Douthit, Okeechobee, FL

Lake Okeechobee’s water level has been slowly rising and is currently just over the 14 ft. mark. Mid October is typically the start of the Bass and crappie spawn season which typically runs all the way through the month of April. I’m anticipating a very active catching season with both quantity/quality size bass and many, many, crappie limits caught. If you’ve always wanted to fish Okeechobee for big bass or to catch a limit(s) of great eating Crappie (Specks) now is the time to book your-fun filled day(s) on the water. Don’t want to fish with minnows for crappie? Then “jigging” for Specks is a fun way to catch them. Don’t know how to jig? No problem, anyone can learn in 5 minutes and once you feel that first “thump bite” you will be hooked. This technique is very popular, it gets you up close and personal seeing/fishing various parts of the lake; watching all the wildlife, gain inside knowledge as to the various vegetation you are fishing in/around and etc. It’s truly a fun experience and you’ll leave with crappie in the cooler for many delicious meals for the entire family to enjoy. My Caymas CX21 bass boat is rigged with the latest electronics, provides very ample space which can accommodate 1-4 people, I provide all tackle for bass and crappie trips, bottled water, sunscreen and even Gill raingear. For those who not Anglers, you have options such as shopping in Okeechobee or nearby Ft. Pierce/Stuart area; skeet/trap shooting; an airboat ride or just lounging by the hotel pool. A trip to fish/experience Okeechobee is truly a fun time for the entire Family to enjoy and make lasting wonderful memories. Bass and crappie are being caught around the Kissimmee River area; Tin house; Dyess ditch parts of Kings Bar and Observation shoal. Plastic colors for bass are: redbug; white; crawdad; Junebug and black/blue. For crappie lures try chartreuse; pink hues; orange and white. A big thank you to my Sponsors: Mercury Marine; Bullet Weights; Real Magic/TTI-Blakemore; Toho Marine; Gill; Gene Larew; Mid-South Tackle; BnM Poles; Lews and G-Loomis. Thank you to all my Customers since 2004, I’m truly Blessed to help you and your Family make lasting memories and put smiles on faces !!