Lake Okeechobee fishing report for January, 2025 submitted by Capt. Angie Douthit

The bass and crappie spawn has been in full swing since last month, so now is the time to book a fun-filled day of fishing, whether it’s filling the cooler with crappie or landing that big bass of a lifetime! January marks my twenty first year as a guide on this beautiful fishery, helping friends and families make lasting and fun memories and through those years, you’ve given me some wonderful and fun times….customers that are “Family” to me. I’m thankful for all of you and look forward to the next twenty-one years ahead.

If you’re bass fishing areas to try have been on the Shoal from the Blue Hole (located mid-way on the Shoal) on up to just past the 2nd pole area and on into the opening that leads into Moonshine bay. I’m seeing some boats fishing in Moonshine, some days you catch them decent and other days you can’t hardly buy a bite but it’s an area that’s fishable on windy days. Some areas in the Monkey box and Whidden’s pass as well as Dyess Ditch; Indian Praire and mostly in Tin House. Both sides of Kings’ bar and River side of Grassy and Eagle bay close to the hard wall. There are bass being caught over on the east side around J&S if you are wanting to run that far on a low-wind day. For the crappie bite, the areas are somewhat the same but do try Dupree bar (north-side); around Sportsman’s; Indian Praire and the Kissimmee River. Live-minnows works best when anchored fishing the River or grass edges and jigs work best in/around grass. Jig colors to try are white; chartreuse; green; pink and some orange….color choice depends greatly on water clarity and depth.

The current water level is higher than normal for this time of year but still use caution and respect everyone’s space especially in areas where there’s a lot of boat traffic/fishing. To book a bass or crappie trip call 863-228-7263 or log onto my website: www.southfloridabassfishing.com where you’ll see up-to-date customer’s catches; rates; hotel accommodations; toll-free number for fishing licenses and etc. I do offer group trips and multiple day trips. I also offer military and one-person trip discounts and a deep hotel discount with the best hotel in town. Thanks to all my sponsors: Caymas boats; Mercury; Lews; Gene Larew; BnM poles; Mid-South Tackle; Pradco Brands; Bullet Weights; Real Magic; Gill; G-Loomis; Rapala and Navionics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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