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Lake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayWinter Wonders on the Big O: Chasing Bass, Crappie, and Speckled Perch in Lake OkeechobeeHey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for reelin' 'em in on the Big O—Lake Okeechobee, Florida. It's Sunday mornin', January 25th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a classic winter day on the water. Dense fog's lingerin' early 'round the lake basin per local weather reports, but expect summerlike warmth pushin' highs to the 70s by afternoon before a cold snap rolls in next week. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 6:00 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.Tides? Big O ain't tidal like the coast, but lake levels are steady at about 13.5 feet, with inflows from the...
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Bass Fishing DailyReel in Massive Bass Across the US This WinterHey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rod wizard eyein' that bass buzz, listen up—these lunkers are hittin' like they mean it this winter, and you might just swap your dry flies for a jig on a slow day.Down in Georgia, the action's hot at Lake Russell where Cohen Fortson from Bowman reeled in some fat Alabama bass, and Chris Nelson from Elberton nabbed beauties too, per the Georgia Wildlife blog's January 23 report. They're bunchin' up with baitfish in 30-50 feet, smashin' jig-head minnows, jiggin' sp...
2026-01-2402 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee January 23rd Update: Bass Staging, Speckled Perch Biting, Stay Safe Out ThereHey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Okeechobee insider, comin' at ya live from the Big O on this crisp January 23rd mornin'. Water temps hoverin' in the low 60s after that recent chill, with more cold front brewin' in Sunday per Captain Robin Clegg's latest report from the ramps. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 6:00 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.Tides? Okeechobee's river-influenced, runnin' slight with Kissimmee flow pushin' speck action up the river and out on Grassy Point and King's Bar, where limits of specks are showin' finally, says Clegg from his oldtimers to...
2026-01-2302 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee's Spawn Season Heats Up - Flipping, Pitching, and More to Catch the Big Ones# Lake Okeechobee Fishing ReportHey folks, this is your fishing report for Lake Okeechobee, and let me tell you, things are heating up out here on the water.We're in prime spawn season right now, and the bass are staging hard. Based on recent tournament activity, the bite's been absolutely solid across multiple areas of the lake. Kyle Patrick Fishing and the Dual Threat tournament teams just wrapped up their event here, and anglers have been pulling quality fish consistently.**What's Working:**Flipping and pitching vegetation is absolutely the name of the...
2026-01-2302 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee Bass Bonanza: Skeet Reese Wins Big, Mega Slabs, and Top Winter BaitsHey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Water temps hoverin' around 62 degrees after that cold snap, but the bass are still chewin' good—majors league pros just wrapped a tournament with Skeet Reese winnin' big on a 6-inch Berkley PowerBait The General in junebug and a green pumpkin vibrating jig. Chris Lane pitched Bass Pro Shops Stik-O Worms in black/blue to isolated cover for second place, while Jim Neece Jr. sacked 27 pounds on Zoom Magnum Ultravibe Speed Craws north of King's Bar.Recent catches? Trophy largemouth up to 8-pounders, pl...
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Lake Lanier, Georgia Fishing Report TodayLanier Fishing Report - Spotted Bass, Largemouth, Stripers Biting Amid Crisp Winter TempsHey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Lanier fishin' report for Friday, January 16th, 2026. Mornin' bite's just kickin' off around 8:30 AM UTC – that's prime time here in north Georgia.Weather's crisp and clear today, sunny skies with northwest winds at 12 knots gustin' to 22, temps hoverin' near freezin' at -4°C early, warmin' up slow. No tide on Lanier since it's a reservoir, but solunar peaks from Fishing Reminder show major bites mid-mornin' and late afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:45 AM, sunset 'round 5:45 PM – get off the water before dark, folks.Fish are active in th...
2026-01-1601 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayWinter Wonderland: Okeechobee Bass and Crappie Action in the Sunshine StateName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’re in a classic winter pattern on the Big O: cool nights, mild days, light north breeze, and mostly clear skies. Local weather services are calling for morning temps in the low 50s, warming into the low 70s with 5–10 knot winds and only a slight chance of rain. Sunrise is right around 7:10 a.m., with sunset close to 5:45 p.m. Those first two hours after sunrise and the last hour of light are your money windows.Tides don’t move much on the lake its...
2026-01-1103 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayWinter Fishing on Lake Okeechobee: Crappie, Bass, and More on the Big OName’s Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’re in a classic winter pattern on the Big O. Water’s down but stable, and that’s pulled a lot of fish to the outside grass edges, reed heads, and any clean water you can find. According to OkeechobeeFishingReport dot com, lake level has been sitting in the low-13-foot range, which keeps a lot of the back stuff skinny and makes the main-lake grass lines the deal.Weather-wise, figure mild winter temps, light northeast to east breeze most of the day, and just a slight...
2026-01-1003 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Largemouth, Crappie Bites, Top Spots for Anglers This Winter on the Big OName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Okeechobee fishing report.We’ve got a light **northeast breeze around 5 knots** on the Big O this morning, laying the lake down to a light chop, according to the National Weather Service marine forecast out of Miami. That’ll swing more easterly later, still gentle, so it’s a **perfect day for the rim bite and grass edges**.Around the south and east side, first light is your friend. Sunrise is right about **7 o’clock local**, sunset just after **5:40 in the evening** for this part of South Florida, based on t...
2026-01-0903 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayWinter Wakeup on the Big O - Lake Okeechobee Fishing ReportName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’ve got a classic winter pattern on the Big O right now. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast for Lake Okeechobee, winds are light out of the east around 5 to 10 knots, with just a light chop on the lake. Skies are mostly clear and mild, with cool mornings sliding into comfortable afternoons. Sunrise is right around 7 o’clock and sunset near 5:45, so your best window is that first two hours of light and the last hour before dark when the lake really wakes up.
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The South Alabamian News PodcastWashington County Sheriff 's ReportThe following arrests were made by Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from Dec. 15-19: David G. Pippin, failure to appear David Logan Williams, DUI – 0.08 BAC or above Kenneth Wayne Goodrum, theft by deception first degree Javien Re’Shad Reed, domestic violence third degree - harassment Article Link
2025-12-3100 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee Winter Bass and Crappie Bonanza: Trophy Fish and Limit Catches AboundHowdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Okeechobee fishing expert, comin' at ya live on this crisp December 29th mornin' at 8:32. Lake's lookin' prime today with west winds at 5 to 10 knots, light chop on the water, and smooth sailin' for most of the day per the National Weather Service forecast. Sunrise hit around 7:15 AM, sunset 'bout 5:45 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. No major tides here in the Big O, but water levels are steady, no algal issues reported lately.Fish are bitin' good in this winter pattern! Bass are keyin' on shallow hydrilla edges, with la...
2025-12-2901 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee's Winter Bass and Crappie Bonanza - Artificial Lure's Fishing ReportName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’ve got a cool, clear winter morning on the Big O with light west winds and temps starting in the low 60s, climbing into the mid‑70s by mid‑day, based on nearby weather stations at West Palm and Fort Pierce airports and marine buoy LKWF1 on Lake Okeechobee. Sunrise is right around 7:05 a.m. and sunset near 5:35 p.m., so you’ve got a short but prime winter window to work with.Okeechobee doesn’t feel tide like the coast, but the solunar tabl...
2025-12-2803 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Bass Bonanza: Trophy Largemouth, Crappie, and More in the GladesHey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Okeechobee fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the Glades on this crisp winter mornin', December 27th, 2025, 'round 8:34 AM. Sunrise hit early today, with sunset stretchin' out to give us a full day on the Big O. National Weather Service reports NW winds around 5 knots, lake waters smooth as glass, temps climbin' from 55 to 70°F under clear skies per Vero Beach updates—perfect post-frontal conditions, no fronts messin' things up.Tides in nearby Palm Beach show a low coefficient of 51, highs around 2.9 feet mid-day, lows near 0.7 feet early—minimal current, keepi...
2025-12-2702 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayChasing Okee Bass on a Winter Morn: Lure's Report from the GladesHey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Okeechobee fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the Glades on this crisp post-Christmas mornin', December 26th, 2025, 'round 8:30 AM. Sunrise hit at 7:26 AM, sunset's callin' it at 6:41 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em down. Weather's mild, expectin' sunny skies with temps climbin' from the 50s to low 70s, light breeze off the east keepin' things comfortable. No big storms brewin', perfect for a day on the water.Lake levels are steady, but tides in nearby Palm Beach show a low coefficient of 51 today—minimal current, so fishin' should be pred...
2025-12-2602 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Pre-Spawn Bass, Shad Baits, and Shiners in the GrassName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’re sitting under a cool, steady northeast breeze this morning. The National Weather Service marine forecast for the lake is calling for **NE winds 10 to 15 knots with a moderate chop**, easing a bit into tomorrow, so expect a little bump on the open water and easier running if you tuck in behind the grass lines. According to the Miami forecast office, conditions stay dry and seasonably cool, so pack a light jacket and sunscreen.Okeechobee isn’t tidal, but wind and water management move t...
2025-12-2403 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Breezy Patterns, Blooms, and Hot Spots for Bass, Crappie, and CatsName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’ve got a cool, breezy winter pattern on the Big O. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast out of Miami, expect **northeast winds 10 to 15 knots on the lake with a moderate chop** and that breeze easing a bit tomorrow. Sunrise is right around **7:05 a.m.**, sunset near **5:35 p.m.**, so your **prime windows** are first light to about 9 a.m., then again the last two hours before dark.Air temps are running mild for winter, with cool mornings and comfortable afternoons unde...
2025-12-2404 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayCrisp December 20th on the Big O - bass on fire, crappie biting strong, watch for algaeHey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya live from the edge of the Big O on this crisp December 20th mornin'. Lake Okeechobee's lookin' prime today with NE winds at 5-10 knots keepin' the waters light chop, per the National Weather Service forecast. Sunrise hit around 7:22 AM and sunset's at 6:47 PM, givin' ya a solid 11+ hours of fishin' daylight. Solunar charts from Tides4Fishing show high activity today, so expect peak bites around dawn, dusk, and moonrise.Bass are fired up post the Major League Fishing Pro Circuit opener—largemouths hammerin' vibrating jigs like the Z-Man/Ev...
2025-12-2002 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Pre-Spawn Bass Fired Up on Chatterbaits, Stick Baits, and SwimbaitsHey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Okeechobee fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the Big O on this crisp December 17th mornin' at 8:30. Weather's got that classic Florida winter flip—startin' in the 40s-50s, climbin' to 80s by afternoon with wind howlin' from the north, so layer up and stay mobile, folks. No real tides here in the lake, but them coastal influences from Palm Beach got minor coefficients keepin' flows steady. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM, sunset 'round 5:35 PM—plenty daylight to chase 'em.Bass are fired up shallow, slidin' into grass lines and weed...
2025-12-1702 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayChasing Big Bass on Lake Okeechobee's Sheltered Edges - Artificial Lure's Fishing ReportName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’ve got a classic winter pattern settling in on the Big O. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast for Lake Okeechobee, north winds are running 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts, kicking up a pretty stiff chop and making the open lake rough. Air temps are cool in the morning, warming into the 70s by afternoon under partly sunny skies. Expect a chill at first light and a brisk breeze all day.Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. with sunset near 5:30 p.m...
2025-12-1503 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayCrisp December Fishing on Lake Okeechobee - Bass, Crappie, Bluegill Bites, Top Baits & SpotsHowdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for this crisp December morning on the Big O. We've got that classic early-winter setup: cool, stable mornings in the upper 50s, light northeast breeze, highs pushin' upper 70s by afternoon with sun and passin' clouds, straight from the National Weather Service out of Clewiston. Sunrise hit just after 7, and you'll fish till about 5:30 per Timeanddate tables—a solid window. No tides on the lake itself, but connected canals to St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee got slight current swings from intracoastal highs mid-mornin' east side and early afternoon Gulf pu...
2025-12-1402 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Bass and Crappie Bite Heating Up as Winter ApproachesThis is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.Big O is in an early winter groove: cool mornings, mild afternoons, and the bass and specks are chewing. Air temps are starting in the upper 50s and heading into the mid to upper 70s with light northeast breeze, mostly clear skies, and just a slight chance of a passing shower. According to the National Weather Service for the lake region, barometer is steady and that’s helping keep the bite consistent most of the day.Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. with sunset close to 5:30 p...
2025-12-1403 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayWinter Okeechobee Fishing Report: Bass, Crappie, and Bluegill Action in the Big OThis is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.Big O is waking up nice for a winter pattern. Cool mornings in the upper 50s, afternoons pushing upper 70s with a light northeast breeze and mostly clear skies. Local forecasts around Clewiston and Okeechobee City are calling for stable high pressure, so expect bright sun and a slow warmup as the day goes on. Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m., sunset close to 5:30 p.m., giving you a tight mid‑day feeding window once that shallow grass warms.Being a lake, Okeechobee doesn’t run true...
2025-12-1303 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Early Winter Fishing Report: Bass, Crappie, and More in the Big OThis is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’ve got that classic early-winter pattern on the Big O: cool, stable mornings, light northeast breeze, and highs pushing into the upper 70s by afternoon, with a mix of sun and passing clouds per the National Weather Service out of Clewiston. Light winds mean cleaner water on the outside grass and easier boat control in the reeds. Sunrise came just after 7 and you’ll have light to fish ’til about 5:30, according to Timeanddate’s local tables, so you’ve got a tight but very workable window.Even...
2025-12-1303 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Bass and Crappie Action Heats Up as Winter ApproachesName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’re in that early winter pattern now, and Big O is fishing like she ought to. Water’s dropped into the upper 60s to low 70s in most marsh and rim canal areas, with light northeast breeze early and a stronger push mid‑day. Skies have been mostly clear to partly cloudy, with a passing shower here and there. Sunrise is right around 7 o’clock, sunset near 5:30, and that low light on both ends of the day is when the bigger fish are chewing. Okeechobee itself isn...
2025-12-1003 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayEarly December Bass & Crappie Bite on Big OName’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the Big O with your morning fishing rundown.We’ve got a classic early‑December pattern on Okeechobee: cool, light northeast breeze, high in the upper 70s, low in the upper 50s, and mostly clear skies with a slight chance of a midday sprinkle according to the National Weather Service out of Miami. Winds around 5–10 out of the NE will keep the main lake a little choppy but very fishable. Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m., sunset about 5:30 p.m., so you’ve got a tight feeding window at both ends of the day...
2025-12-0803 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Early Winter Patterns, Top Baits, and HotspotsName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’re easing into a classic early‑winter pattern on the Big O. Water’s cooled just enough to slide those largemouths out of the extreme shallows at daylight, then they’re setting up on outside grass lines, shell, and hard spots once the sun gets up. With the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier in town recently, Lake Okeechobee News and Bassmaster reports both had multiple 20‑plus‑pound bags, with several 6‑ to 8‑pound fish weighed, mostly on moving baits over grass and flipping in the thicker stuff.Weather today...
2025-12-0803 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Early Winter Bass, Crappie, and Cautions on the Big OName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’ve got a classic early‑winter pattern on the Big O. Light to moderate northeast breeze this morning, warming into the upper 70s by afternoon with mostly clear skies and just a slight chop on the open lake. Overnight lows have been cool enough to keep the water temps in that prime mid‑60s to low‑70s band, and that’s got the bass sliding shallow and chewing.Sunrise is right around 7 a.m., with sunset a little after 5:30 p.m. That first hour of ligh...
2025-12-0703 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Early Winter Patterns, Bait Stacking and Hotspot HighlightsName’s Artificial Lure, checking in from around the Big O with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report.We’re sliding into that early-winter pattern now. According to the National Weather Service out of South Florida, mornings have been starting cool in the upper 50s to low 60s, warming into the mid‑70s by afternoon with light northeast breeze and mostly clear skies. Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. and sunset just before 5:30 p.m., so you’ve got a tight window of prime low‑light action at both ends of the day.Okeechobee doesn’t have a true tide...
2025-12-0603 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayEarly Winter Okeechobee Fishing Report: Slow Baits, Schooling Bass, Crappie BitesName’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report, coming to you like a Clewiston local.We’re sitting on a classic early-winter pattern. According to the National Weather Service for the south-central Florida interior, mornings are starting cool in the upper 50s to low 60s, warming into the mid-to-upper 70s by afternoon under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, with a light northeast breeze most of the day. Sunrise is right around 7 a.m., sunset just before 5:30 p.m., giving us a nice, tight feeding window at low light.Lake Okeechobee doesn’t have...
2025-12-0603 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Bass Pre-Spawn, Crappie Chewing Hard, Hot Spots to TargetThis is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report, coming to you like a local who’s been running these reeds for years.The Big O is sitting in a sweet early-winter pattern right now. Mornings are starting cool and comfortable with light winds and a soft chop, then warming into a mild, t‑shirt afternoon, so you’re getting good fishing weather pretty much sunup to sundown. With the days short, the prime low-light windows around sunrise and late afternoon are when the lake really feels alive.Bass are in that pre-spawn to early-spawn mood i...
2025-12-0503 minLake Okeechobee Florida Fishing Report TodayLake Okeechobee Fishing Report: Ideal Early-December Conditions, Largemouth and Crappie Biting StrongThe Big O is in a classic early‑December pattern right now, with light south winds, stable water, and a comfortable warm‑up by midmorning. Lows are starting cool but not cold, warming into the upper 70s with just a slight chop on the open lake, so you can run around safely in a bass boat or pontoon. Skies have been partly cloudy, giving just enough cover to keep that bite going longer into the day.Sunrise is lining up around the 7 o’clock hour with sunset just after 5:30 local, and that low‑light window is absolutely prime. The firs...
2025-12-0503 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayOkeechobee Fishing Report: Late Fall Bite Heats Up on the Big OGood morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 27th, 2025.We're looking at another classic late fall day out here on the Big O. Weather this morning started mild, right around 68 degrees at sunrise, which hit at 6:47 a.m. Expect highs climbing into the upper 70s with mostly sunny skies and just a light breeze out of the east. You've got plenty of daylight until about 5:28 p.m., so get out there and put in the work.For those checking solunar tables, your best major fish activity windows are running 8...
2025-11-2702 minLake Okeechobee, Florida Fishing Report TodayLate Fall Fishing on the Big O - Okeechobee Report for November 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for November 26, 2025. Hope you’re ready, because the bite out here’s been nothing short of classic late fall Florida action—let’s get you dialed in for a productive day on the Big O.Weather this morning started mild, right around 68 at sunrise. Highs will climb into the upper 70s, plenty warm with only a light breeze out of the east—expect mostly sunny skies with just a bit of haze by midday. Sunrise hit at 6:47 a.m., and you’ve got daylight till about 5:28 p.m., so there’s p...
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