Fishing the Big O: Battling Winds & Tricky Largemouths on Lake Okeechobee

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

We're looking at some solid conditions out here on the Big O today. Sun came up around 6:48 this morning, and you've got until about 5:30 tonight to get your fishing in. Fair warning though—we're dealing with a Small Craft Advisory, so lake waters are choppy with northeast winds at 10 to 15 knots, becoming east 15 to 20 knots this afternoon. Those winds are gonna kick up a bit, so adjust your approach accordingly.

Water temperatures are warming up nicely as we move through the day, which should trigger those Florida-strain largemouths we've been chasing all week. The bite's been solid lately, especially for folks willing to grind it out on the shallow cover with flipping baits and spinnerbaits. From what we're seeing, the afternoon bite is proving to be the best time to be on the water—that's when these fish really start feeding hard.

For lures, bring a solid arsenal. Hollow-body frogs are producing, jerkbaits are working great, and don't sleep on ChatterBaits and speed worms. Spinnerbaits with white and chartreuse double willow blades have been crushing it. If you're feeling adventurous, throw some minnow and crawdad imitations too. Fresh artificial lures paired with the right retrieve are gonna be your best bet today.

We're in a First Quarter Moon phase, so major bite times are hitting early morning and evening. Head out to Captain Bill's Fish Camp Marina as your launching point—it's a solid choice. Eagle Bay's always worth a shot, and don't overlook those tributary systems feeding into the lake either. They're producing well right now.

Make sure to get all your gear before you leave the dock, and tight lines out there.

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