Need Lake Okeechobee Advice (Weather Related)

[Diggy]

My buddy planned a trip for us to Lake Okeechobee for this Sunday.

 

It says the weather should be 63 degrees, 20% chance of rain and a 13mph wind. I think a cold/cool front comes in on Friday or so.

 

Do you think this is good fishing conditions, he is renting a boat so I would rather adjust it if need be than for him to waste his money and we end up with a horrible fishing experience. I fish from shore, don't know anything about Lake O, if the fishing should be good there with the conditions expected nor driving a boat so Id rather reschedule if we need to.

 

Any advice from experienced fishermen would be helpful 

 

 

 

[gar-tracker]

No if that front hits they''ll be on lock down.

 

Not to mention its going to be blowing, personally I would change the plans

[salmicropterus]

Always hard to predict weather but a combination of inexperience, a rental and 10-15 wind out of the north is not a great thing on that Lake. You didn't say where you would be putting in at but if at Clewiston and you go I would confine to Rim Ditch or the Dynamite Holes along the Rim Ditch between Clewiston and South Bay. Postponing to a better day isn't a bad idea.

[BrettD]

No if that front hits they''ll be on lock down.

 

Not to mention its going to be blowing, personally I would change the plans

+1

[Diggy]

ok thanks, that wind and front was sounding bad off the general forecast I googled...we were in doubt based on the factors involved but 13mph wind didnt sound fun

[james 14]

And you can go ahead and add about 10 mph to that wind forecast. That's been the case nearly ever time I hit the water down there.

 

I'll be just North of there at Istokpoga all weekend without a choice. Our club classic is Saturday and Sunday. It's gonna be FUN!

[H00kedOnBass]

I have a trip planned for the following weekend of the 9th. Im hoping all that blows over so we get some consistent weather a few days before i get there. Im renting a boat out of Clewiston. Good luck on your trip whenever you go!

[Diggy]

I have a trip planned for the following weekend of the 9th. Im hoping all that blows over so we get some consistent weather a few days before i get there. Im renting a boat out of Clewiston. Good luck on your trip whenever you go!

We are trying for the 17th, good luck with your trip