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, 76°F water, level rising, near normal, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Lake Okeechobee
- Days InnHotel · about 0.3 mi from the waterSee prices
- Bass & Sun CondominiumsHotel · about 0.4 mi from the waterSee prices
- Golf and RV ResortGuest house · about 0.5 mi from the waterSee prices
- Relax InnMotel · about 0.7 mi from the waterSee prices
- Travel InnMotel · about 0.7 mi from the waterSee prices
- Clewiston InnHotel · about 0.9 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
16 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
89% Good chance for largemouth bass today · 1–10 ft deep
- Water 76°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 1–10 ft deep, mostly on flats.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
- Northwest wind at 10 mph pushes bait onto the southeast shore: try the wind-blown banks.
Best zone: flat, about 1% of them, 12–16 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove · about 5 ft deep today
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
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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
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Hot water. Deeper brush and bridge pilings, early or at night.
- 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 0.5 ft in 7 days. 0.4 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 6:41 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent 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 on the map above. Check with the lake office that a ramp is open before you launch.
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The whole week of bite times, lake alerts, the depth map and the 3-D view of Lake Okeechobee.
