Lake Okeechobee report: level rising, water 75°F

Surface temperature

Lake Okeechobee shows 75°F at the surface (last clear look from above: last week).

Across the lake it ranges from 74 to 76°F, so the warmer pockets are worth a look.

Water level

The gauge reads 14.0 ft.

It is rising — 1.3 ft up over 7 days.

That is 1.0 ft below normal for this time of year.

Water level, 12.2 to 14.0 ft over 29 days.

Best times to fish

Best bite 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm (sunset and moonset). Also good 6:00 am to 8:15 am.

Tomorrow: Best bite 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm (sunset and moonset). Also good 6:00 am to 8:15 am.

Bite outlook by day, from the sun, the moon and the wind forecast.

What's biting

• Largemouth bass (good): Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
• Crappie (fair): Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
• Bluegill and sunfish (good): Active around docks and weeds.
• Catfish (good): Active. Evenings and nights are best.

A spot to start

Upper arm at about 5 ft: The lake narrows toward an inflow; moving water carries food and pulls fish up the arm.

See this spot in 3-D

Weather on the lake

Sunny with a high of 83°F and wind around 5 mph from the N.

Saturday looks calm, good for kayaks and small boats.