Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for June 21, 2025. We’re sliding into early summer, and the Big O is living up to its reputation—action-packed, plenty of daylight, and bass that’ll test your drag.

Sunrise hit the lake at 6:34 AM this morning, with sunset not rolling in until 8:16 PM, so there’s an extra-long window for getting after it. Weather’s been classic South Florida: expect hot temperatures, a mix of afternoon clouds, and those breezy spells that can kick up a chop, especially after lunch. Water level’s holding steady around 11 feet, which has the fish stacked up tighter and the bite focused in predictable spots.

Bass fishing is hot and heavy. Captain Mark from lakeokeechobeebassfishing.com reports that quality and numbers are up again this June, with several trophy catches—multiple bass topping seven pounds have been landed in the last week. Early morning is best for those big ones; after 10 AM, they’re sliding deeper or tucking up under the mats. Big plastic worms, deep-diving crankbaits, and topwaters are crushing it. Look for Junebug, red shad, white, and watermelon/red plastics, or bream and tilapia-pattern crankbaits. Work those along river and canal edges or off the drop-offs and ledges.

The crappie bite is nothing short of phenomenal. According to Captain Experiences, recent trips have put 100–150 crappie in the boat a day, with some slabs reaching 12–14 inches and up to two pounds. Bridge pilings and deeper holes in the Kissimmee River are your best bet. For bait, small jigs, minnows, and beetle spins will keep your rod bent all morning. Bluegill and panfish are bedding up, especially in the shallows off the main lake points and back in the grass. A little red worm, cricket, or a small popping bug will deliver nonstop action.

Tides aren’t a factor on the Big O, but keep an eye on wind direction—on a breezy afternoon, the windward shorelines get piled up with bait and draw in the bigger fish.

For hotspots today, check out:
- The Shoal on the west side for bass and bream—thick grass, clear water, and big fish.
- Tin House and Indian Prairie up north are both holding quality largemouth.
- Fisheating Creek is perfect if you want a quiet stretch for panfish and bonus bass.
- The river mouths near Horse Island and the bridge pilings are on fire for crappie.

Remember, patience and slow presentations are paying off big time with the heat. Stay hydrated, cover up, and keep working those prime areas. Bring the kids for panfish—they’ll have a blast.

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