Lake Okeechobee fishing report for March, 2025 submitted by Capt. Angie Douthit

Lake Okeechobee has been fishing great for both bass and crappie and the bream are heading into the shallows to start their annual spawn season that typically last through the summer months. This is also a great time to fish for bass throwing lures in/around bluegill beds with swim baits; top water; frogs; swim jigs and worms. May is a great time to fish the lake with less boat traffic; steady weather temps; cold-fronts over and not into the hot summer temps yet and is peaceful. Want to book a trip but never booked with a guide before? Well, here are some typical questions people ask when we discuss their trip. Do I, as the guide, provide all tackle needed, whether we fish for bass, crappie or bream? The answer is yes, I provide top of the line tackle and gear. Does the customer pay for the live-bait for a bass trip? Yes, the customer is responsible for all live-bait cost. Is it possible to fish for several different species in one trip such as live-bait for bass and then jig for crappie? Yes, it can be done but I have found that through my 20+ years of guiding a full-day of fishing is best, anything less, you’ll feel rushed. Do I offer a fish cleaning service? Yes, I will clean and bag your catch for a fee. Do I offer any discounts? Yes, I offer Veteran and one-person discounts. Do I work with a local hotel that offers my customers a discount? Yes, my customers can receive a deep discount with a top hotel in Okeechobee. The areas on the lake that have been producing both bass and crappie starting on the North-end are: parts of Kings Bar; Buckhead Ridge area; parts of Tin House and Indian Praire and on down towards Dyess Ditch. On the West-end; parts in the Monkey box; north/west side of Dupree Bar; some areas on the Shoal and on down to the blue hole area. Lures for bass are: worms; swim baits; flipping/pitching; flukes; spinner baits (windier days); shallow crank baits along grass edges/pockets; and some top water. Staple colors are: Junebug; red shad; white; tilapia and bluegill patterns; green-pumpkin/purple flake. I hope this information helps you to have a better productive day fishing on the big O. To book a fun-filled, productive day on the water give me a call at 863-228-7263. Check out my website for more information at www.southfloridabassfishing.com Thank you to my Sponsors: Mercury; Toho Marine; Bullet Weights; Gill; BnM Poles; Real Magic; Navionics; Rapala; Lews; G-Loomis; Gene Larew and Pradco Brands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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