Lake Okeechobee Fishing Reports

Relax have fun and fish, don't over exceed your expectations it's fishing not catching !!

Shiners were good to use. First time in ages I used them and they were very effective.

Take mosquito spray and not a lot of food

Don’t expect to go fully into Lake Okeechobee, as water levels run low in May, making it so you’re forced to fish the islands and canals on the perimeter of the lake. While you may not catch trophy fish, the bite is still extremely hot and you will put plenty of good fighting and good sized fish in the boat.

Hire a guide with a boat and follow what they say.

Dress in layers and be prepared to have a blast.

Use fishingbooker.com and use a seasoned guide that knows the lake like Capt William Wood

Go out with william, he will help you with everything you need and will go out of his way to make sure you catch fish

Talk to the operators of Slims Fish Camp. They are very knowledgeable and friendly. Great fresh bait and ready to serve you and offer advice. If you are going for the first time , it would be advisable to have a guide as the reeds and catlails could easily get you turned around. Our guide Captain William was fantastic.

Yes it was my kids first time and had tons of success! Patient with kids and first time fishers!