Here is Captain Joe’s bio:

Captain Joe is a fishing guide on Lake Okeechobee, Florida. He specializes in largemouth bass fishing and guided trips for all levels of anglers. He is a US Coast Guard-certified captain and has been fishing on Lake Okeechobee for over 20 years. He is passionate about fishing and helping others experience the joy of catching big bass on Lake Okeechobee.

Here is an example blog post:

Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report - October 25, 2023

Howdy anglers!  Captain Joe here with your Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report for October 25, 2023.


Lake Okeechobee Water Level

The Lake Okeechobee water level is currently at 12.99 feet.  That's a little lower than it was at this time last year, but still plenty of water for us to find some big bass!


Lake Okeechobee Fishing Forecast

The fishing on Lake Okeechobee has been really good lately, and I'm expecting it to stay that way for the next week.  The bass are biting well in the early morning and late evening hours.  We've been catching them on a variety of baits, including topwater frogs, spinnerbaits, and swim jigs.



The weather forecast for the next few days looks great for fishing, with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s.  So come on down to Lake Okeechobee and let's go catch some fish!


Captain Joe's Tips

Here are a few tips for fishing Lake Okeechobee this time of year:


Fish the early morning and late evening hours when the water is cooler.
Focus on areas with vegetation, such as hydrilla, milfoil, and peppergrass.
Use baits that mimic the prey fish in the lake, such as shad, shiners, and crawfish.
Be patient and persistent, and you'll eventually find the fish!



That's it for this week's report.  I'll see you on the water!

# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report – October 31, 2024

Howdy, anglers! Captain Joe here with your Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report for October 31, 2024.

## Lake Okeechobee Water Level

The Lake Okeechobee water level is currently at 16.10 feet. That’s a touch lower than it was this time last year (16.21 feet) but a good bit higher than two years ago on this date (15.83 feet). Plenty of water for us to find some big bass!

## Lake Okeechobee Fishing Forecast

With the water temperatures starting to cool down, the bass are beginning to move into their fall feeding patterns. This means they’ll be more active and aggressive, making for some exciting fishing!

The weather forecast for the next week shows some promising conditions for anglers:

* **October 31:** Clear skies with a high of 80°F (27°C) and a low of 70°F (21°C). Winds out of the east at 5-10 mph (8-16 km/h).
* **November 1:** A chance of light rain with a high of 82°F (28°C) and a low of 66°F (19°C). Winds out of the east at 4-8 mph (6-13 km/h).
* **November 2-6:** A chance of light rain throughout the period with highs in the low 80s°F (28-29°C) and lows in the high 60s to low 70s°F (19-22°C). Winds will be generally light.

These cooler temperatures and the chance of rain should get those bass biting!

## Captain Joe’s Tips

Here are a few tips for fishing Lake Okeechobee this time of year:

* **Target the edges of vegetation:** As the water cools, bass will move to the edges of grass beds and other vegetation.
* **Use moving baits:** Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and swim jigs are all great choices for enticing strikes from active bass.
* **Don’t be afraid to fish shallow:** Bass will often move into surprisingly shallow water this time of year, especially early and late in the day.

That’s it for this week’s report. I’ll see you on the water!