Lake Okeechobee

[BassinLou]

SouthFLBassHunter and I met up and yesterday for a full day of fishing up at Chobee out of Slimm's 

Conditions: Wind  ENE 15-20+  Outside Temps: low-mid 70's, Water Temps: Low: 62.5 High 68 degrees. Partly cloudl. Lake water levels 16.25 ft. 

We arrived at the ramp by 7:15am, and fished from 7:45am to 4:45pm. Right away we noticed how high the water was from the last time we were here. Our plan was to run out to the main lake and fish in the vegetation, but unfortunately the wind made us change strategy. My little tin and wind just don't mix... lol!! 

We decided to focus our attention in the 1st and 3 rd cuts. In order to maintain position, I had to deploy my anchor, which helped us work areas thoroughly. Swimbaits were the bait choice of the day. We covered a lot of water and managed to boat 14 fish, and lost as many. 

In conclusion, overall the conditions were challenging, the fish can still be found. Right now my observations and opinion in regards to our current water conditions in Dade and Broward for boaters is the following: Lox and Lake O are safest bet for fishing. The Glades right now is experiencing severe high water conditions. Fishing in these region will be effected for the next several months. 

 

[geo g]

Lou, great job finding some fish.  You made a good decision to not beat yourself up on the outer edge.  You might as well be heading for the gulf stream.  Dragging the anchor made working the area possible.  The wind can leave you high and dry, or beat you to death.   That's the Big O for you!   Good job guys!

[Gotfishyfingers?]

Nice report. Okeechobee don't play when the wind is blowing and the waves pick up...Glad nothing went wrong..

[Mike L]

Good report!

Sometimes when that wind starts blowing it can make for a hard day for sure. 

 

Mike