Lake Okeechobee? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MattRabasco · 10-21-2015, 03:38 PM

I am going out to Florida early November to a wedding and it happens to be close to Lake Okeechobee. I have a 6-8 hour window and will be renting a boat out of Clewiston. Has anybody ever fished that lake??? If anyone has any info on how to get into some LMB's I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Matt

WARRIORMIKE · 10-21-2015, 04:07 PM

Should be a good trip. Take pics

ful-rac · 10-21-2015, 04:38 PM

Don't forget to take the magic bait!

Work's everytime!

jpp9565 · 10-21-2015, 09:47 PM

Yes, fished it and lots of its tributaries when I was a kid. Loaded with bass and bluegill as big as a dinner plate! Also caught wild Oscars- escapees from tropical fish farms when they got flooded and overflowed! Tons of fun- don't miss it if you're already there!

JohnMckroidJr · 10-22-2015, 06:24 AM

I was told that November is the best time of year for Large mouth bass there, and that live shinners are the best bait for big bass. I have never been there, but an tempted to make the drive. Let us know how you do.

maquinapescado · 10-22-2015, 09:18 AM

I lived in Georgia for a little over a year and made my way down there. WFO LMB the two times I went, once in October and the other around February or something. Back then (99'-00') I know I was running 8-15# straight mono rigs, lots of top water crank baits, pig and jigs and leadhead/grub combos.

You really should do yourself some justice though and fly fish the canals for some peacock bass and the marinas for snook. We already have good LMB fishing here. Just say'n

tacmik · 10-22-2015, 03:05 PM

If you hear banjo music...RUN

10-21-2015, 03:38 PM	#1
MattRabasco Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 102	Lake Okeechobee? I am going out to Florida early November to a wedding and it happens to be close to Lake Okeechobee. I have a 6-8 hour window and will be renting a boat out of Clewiston. Has anybody ever fished that lake??? If anyone has any info on how to get into some LMB's I would appreciate it. Thanks, Matt

10-21-2015, 04:38 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Don't forget to take the magic bait! Work's everytime! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-22-2015, 03:05 PM	#7
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	If you hear banjo music...RUN __________________

10-21-2015, 04:07 PM	#2
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	Should be a good trip. Take pics

10-21-2015, 09:47 PM	#4
jpp9565 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 46	Yes, fished it and lots of its tributaries when I was a kid. Loaded with bass and bluegill as big as a dinner plate! Also caught wild Oscars- escapees from tropical fish farms when they got flooded and overflowed! Tons of fun- don't miss it if you're already there!

10-22-2015, 06:24 AM	#5
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,933	I was told that November is the best time of year for Large mouth bass there, and that live shinners are the best bait for big bass. I have never been there, but an tempted to make the drive. Let us know how you do.

10-22-2015, 09:18 AM	#6
maquinapescado Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 326	I lived in Georgia for a little over a year and made my way down there. WFO LMB the two times I went, once in October and the other around February or something. Back then (99'-00') I know I was running 8-15# straight mono rigs, lots of top water crank baits, pig and jigs and leadhead/grub combos. You really should do yourself some justice though and fly fish the canals for some peacock bass and the marinas for snook. We already have good LMB fishing here. Just say'n