Lake Okeechobee in 3-D at today's water level, about 12 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Okeechobee today
Florida · 547.8 sq mi · updated
Some algae possible, 74°F water, level rising, near normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove · about 5 ft deep today
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pmsunset, moonset · wind 6 mph
Wednesday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmmoon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Rising 0.8 ft in 7 days. 0.6 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Some algae possible Algae possible
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 5:34 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
Boat ramps
10 boat ramps around the lake. Check with the lake office that a ramp is open before you launch.
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