Lake Okeechobee, United States

Florida · United States

Lake Okeechobee

Freshwater

Florida's vast, shallow 'Big O' is a maze of grass, reeds and shallow flats that grows big largemouth bass in real numbers. The winter pre-spawn is prime, with fish moving shallow to feed and bed.

Water
Freshwater
Best time
Pre-spawn and spawn Dec–Apr

Target species

  • Largemouth bass
  • Black crappie (speck)
  • Bluegill

Recommended techniques

  • Flipping & pitching
  • Live shiners
  • Topwater frogs

Best time of year: Pre-spawn and spawn Dec–Apr