A lot of people think that since Okeechobee is located in the lower part of Florida we don’t experience really cold temperatures, but we do and when you mix humidity with cold temps you get “bone chilling” weather that makes you dress in layers to keep warm. This is an opportunity to mix things up, try that new lure you’ve been meaning to try out and expand your fishing capabilities.
Areas on the south end of the lake for bass that have been productive: south-bay area; some parts of the rim ditch; SW corner of Kreamer Island; some areas back in between Rita Island and West side of Kreamer; a few areas of the East/ West wall and some hot spots up around Observation Shoal in some few areas of Moonshine bay. As you travel on up the Shoal try Dupree bar and some areas way back in the Monkey box around the cross area; spoil islands straight out from Harney Pond canal, midways back around Dyess Ditch area; hot spots along Horse Island, Tin house cove and some spots at King’s bar.
For crappie fishing on the Northend: the mouth of the River has really been producing with both numbers and quality size. Other areas have been scattered but productive with a good concentration of them when you find them. I have found crappie in as little as 1ft ½ – 5ft ½ fishing the outside edge of the old grass line but every day is a little different. Crappie can be found in various water clarity so if your fishing very stained water it doesn’t mean that they aren’t there.
To book your next fun-filled, productive and fun day bass or crappie fishing call 863-228-7263 or log onto www.southfloridabassfishing. com to find out more about booking a guide trip. Capt. Angie’s sponsors include: Power-Pole; G-Loomis; Lews; Gill; Mid-South tackle; Gene Larew; Real Magic; Navionics; Bullet Weights and Mega Strike attractant.
