Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report – 09.10.2025

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Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report: September 9th, 2025 – Captain Joe




Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report – September 9th, 2025 – Captain Joe

Howdy folks, Captain Joe here, bringing you your daily fishing report for Lake Okeechobee. Been fishin’ these waters for longer than I care to admit, and I’m here to tell you what’s bitin’ and what ain’t.

Lake Okeechobee Water Levels

As of today, September 9th, 2025, Lake Okeechobee’s water level is at 12.82 feet. That’s down a bit from yesterday (12.75 feet) and significantly lower than last year (14.52 feet) and two years ago (15.41 feet). We’re about 1.62 feet below the period of record average. Keep an eye on those navigation depths, especially if you’re runnin’ a bigger boat. Route 1 is sittin’ around 6.76 feet and Route 2 is about 4.96 feet.

Weather Impact on Fishing

The forecast for today calls for light rain. The wind is comin’ out of the Southeast at about 7 mph with gusts up to 12 mph. The high for today is around 88 degrees Fahrenheit, with a low around 75.

Here’s how this weather might impact your fishing:

  • Bass Fishing: With the lake level relatively low, bass are likely to be concentrated around remaining vegetation and structure. The light rain and moderate winds could make for a good topwater bite early in the morning. Focus on areas with hydrilla, reeds, and Kissimmee grass. Look for areas where the wind is pushing baitfish.
  • Crappie Fishing: Crappie will be holding around deeper structure and submerged vegetation. With the rain, they may move up shallower. Try jigging around bridge pilings, or drifting minnows in open water.
  • Bluegill Fishing: Bluegill will be bedding in the shallows. Look for them around lily pads and reeds. Crickets and worms are always a good bet. The light rain shouldn’t deter them too much.

Inflows and Outflows

Total Inflows into the lake are around 7407 cfs, with the S65E structure contributing the most at 4626 cfs. Outflows are currently unavailable due to missing data.

Captain Joe’s Tip of the Day

Don’t be afraid to experiment with your presentation. The fish can be finicky, so try different baits, retrieves, and depths until you find what they want. And always, always, wear your life jacket!

Tight lines, y’all!

– Captain Joe

For more detailed information, see the raw data below:

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
                       Lake Okeechobee and Vicinity Report
                   ** Preliminary Data - Subject to Revision **
 
 
LOSOM24 Reg ZoneA =  16.99
LOSOM24 Reg ZoneBC =  16.59
LOSOM24 Reg ZoneD =  12.57
 
Data Ending 2400 hours   09 SEP 2025
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Okeechobee Lake Regulation      Elevation   Last Year  2YRS Ago
                                (ft-NGVD)   (ft-NGVD)  (ft-NGVD)
  *Okeechobee Lake Elevation       12.82       14.52    15.41 (Official Elv)
 
  09SEP (1965-2007) Period of Record Average    14.44
  Difference from POR Average                  -1.62
 
  Today Lake Okeechobee elevation is determined from the 4 Int & 4 Edge stations
 
  ++Navigation Depth (Based on 2007 Channel Condition Survey) Route 1   6.76'
  ++Navigation Depth (Based on 2008 Channel Condition Survey) Route 2   4.96'
  Bridge Clearance = 63.50'
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4 Interior and 4 Edge Okeechobee Lake Average (Avg-Daily values):
 
  L001   L005   L006   LZ40   S4     S352   S308   S133
  12.89  12.84  12.81  12.77  12.89  12.89    -NR- 12.80
 
 
 *Combination Okeechobee  Avg-Daily Lake Average =  12.82
                                                   (*See Note)
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Okeechobee Inflows (cfs):
  S65E           4626      S65EX1            0      Fisheating Cr   390
  S154              0      S191           1096      S135 Pumps      218
  S84             187      S133 Pumps      225      S2 Pumps          0
  S84X             35      S127 Pumps       60      S3 Pumps          0
  S71             337      S129 Pumps       53      S4 Pumps          0
  S72             158      S131 Pumps       23      C5                0
Total Inflows:   7407
 
Okeechobee Outflows (cfs):
  S135 Culverts   131      S354              0      S77               0
  S127 Culverts     0      S351              0      S308           -NR-
  S129 Culverts     0      S352              0
  S131 Culverts     0      L8 Canal Pt     -90
Total Outflows:  No Report Due To Missing S77 or S308 Discharge Data
 
****S77 structure flow is being used to compute Total Outflow.
****S308 below flow meter is being used to compute Total Outflow.
 
Okeechobee Pan Evaporation (inches):
  S77            0.19      S308           0.18
  Average Pan Evap x 0.75 Pan Coefficient =  0.14" =  0.01'
 
Lake Average Precipitation using NEXRAD: =  -NR-" =  -NR-'
 
Evaporation - Precipitation:             =  -NR-" =  -NR-'
Evaporation - Precipitation using Lake Area of 730 square miles
  is equal to   -NR-
Lake Okeechobee (Change in Storage) Flow is  13663 cfs or  27100 AC-FT
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             Headwater Tailwater         ----------- Gate Positions ------------
             Elevation Elevation  Disch   #1   #2   #3   #4   #5   #6   #7   #8
             (ft-msl)  (ft-msl)   (cfs)  (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
                               (I) see note at bottom
North East Shore
  S133 Pumps:  13.46     12.84     225   -NR- -NR- -NR- -NR- -NR-  (cfs)
  S193:       ______
  S191:        18.50     12.83    1096    1.0  0.5  1.0
  S135 Pumps:  13.65     12.76     218   -NR- -NR- -NR- -NR-       (cfs)
  S135 Culverts:                   131    5.0  5.0
 
North West Shore
  S65E:        21.14     12.70    4626    1.9  1.9  1.9  1.8  1.9  1.4
  S65EX1:      21.14     12.70       0
  S127 Pumps:  13.30     12.79      60      0    0   13    0 -NR-  (cfs)
  S127 Culvert:                      0    0.0
 
  S129 Pumps:  12.85     13.20      53     25   25    6            (cfs)
  S129 Culvert:                      0    0.0
 
  S131 Pumps:  12.87     13.04      23      0   25                 (cfs)
  S131 Culvert:                      0
 
  Fisheating Creek
    nr Palmdale          32.32     390
    nr Lakeport         ______
  S282         12.93     12.92              0.0  0.0  0.1
 
South Shore
  S4 Pumps:    11.65     12.91       0      0    0    0            (cfs)
  S169:       ______      -NR-    -NR-   -NR- -NR- -NR-
  S310:       ______              -NR-
  S3 Pumps:    12.00     12.81       0      0    0    0            (cfs)
  S354:        12.81     12.00       0    0.0  0.0
  S2 Pumps:    11.61     12.81       0      0    0    0    0       (cfs)
  S351:        12.81     11.61       0    0.0  0.0  0.0
  S352:        12.88     11.56       0    0.0  0.0
  S271:        13.23     13.21            9.3   9.4   9.8   8.5
  L8 Canal PT            12.95     -90
 
  _________________________________________________________________________
                   S351 and S352 Temporary Pumps/S354 Spillway
 
  S351:        11.61     12.81       0  -NR--NR--NR--NR--NR--NR-
  S352:        11.56     12.88       0  -NR--NR--NR--NR-
  S354:        12.00     12.81       0  -NR--NR--NR--NR-
  _________________________________________________________________________
 
Caloosahatchee River (S77, S78, S79)
  S47B:        12.96     12.08            0.0  0.0
  S47D:        12.19     11.39       0    0.0
  S77:
    Spillway and Sector Preferred Flow:
               12.73     11.31       0  0.0  0.0  0.0  0.0
    Flow Due to Lockages+:           0
 
  S78:
    Spillway and Sector Flow:
               11.33      3.37     857    0.5  0.0  2.5  0.0
    Flow Due to Lockages+:           2
 
  S79:
    Spillway and Sector Flow:
                3.50      1.64    2400    0.0  0.0  3.0  3.0  3.0  3.0  0.0  0.0
    Flow Due to Lockages+:           1
    Percent of flow from S77         0%
    Chloride            (ppm)      0
 
 
St. Lucie Canal (S308, S80)
  S308:
    Spillway and Sector Preferred Flow:
               12.81      0.00      35  0.0  0.0  0.0  0.0
    Flow Due to Lockages+:        -NR-
 
  S153:        19.06     14.53     204    0.5  0.5
  S80:
    Spillway and Sector Flow:
               14.76      2.65       0    0.0  0.0  0.0  0.0  0.0  0.0  0.0
    Flow Due to Lockages+:        -NR-
    Percent of flow from S308   NA  %
 
  Steele Point Top Salinity    (mg/ml) ****
  Steele Point Bottom Salinity (mg/ml) ****
 
  Speedy Point Top Salinity    (mg/ml) ****
  Speedy Point Bottom Salinity (mg/ml) ****
 
 + Flow Due to lockages is computed utilizing average daily headwater and
   tailwater along with total number of lockages for the day to calculate
   a volume which is then converted to an average discharge in cfs.
++ Preferred flow is determined from either the spillway discharge or the below flow meter daily
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                                                               ----- Wind ----
Daily Precipitation Totals    1-Day       3-Day       7-Day    Direction Speed
                             (inches)    (inches)    (inches)   (Deg)   (mph)
  S133 Pump Station:           -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S193:                        -NR-        0.00        0.00     -NR-    -NR-
  Okeechobee Field Station:    -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S135 Pump Station:           -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S127 Pump Station:           -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S129 Pump Station:           -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S131 Pump Station:           -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S77:                         0.15        0.54        2.56      153    -NR-
  S78:                         -NR-        0.00        0.00        3    -NR-
  S79:                         -NR-        0.00        0.00      105       2
  S4 Pump Station:             -NR-        0.00        0.00
  Clewiston Field Station:     -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S3 Pump Station:             -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S2 Pump Station:             -NR-        0.00        0.00
  S308:                        -NR-        0.00        0.00      256       6
  S80:                         -NR-        0.00        0.00     -NR-    -NR-
        Okeechobee Average     0.15        0.04        0.20
        (Sites S78, S79 and S80 not included)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Oke Nexrad Basin Avg         -NR-        0.00        0.00
  -----------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
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Okeechobee Lake Elevations  09 SEP 2025           12.82 Difference from 09SEP25
   09SEP25  -1 Day  =       08 SEP 2025           12.75            -0.07
   09SEP25  -2 Days =       07 SEP 2025           12.72            -0.10
   09SEP25  -3 Days =       06 SEP 2025           12.67            -0.15
   09SEP25  -4 Days =       05 SEP 2025           12.62            -0.20
   09SEP25  -5 Days =       04 SEP 2025           12.60            -0.22
   09SEP25  -6 Days =       03 SEP 2025           12.55            -0.27
   09SEP25  -7 Days =       02 SEP 2025           12.51            -0.31
   09SEP25 -30 Days =       10 AUG 2025           12.19            -0.63
   09SEP25  -1 Year =       09 SEP 2024           14.52             1.70
   09SEP25  -2 Year =       09 SEP 2023           15.41             2.59
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                         Lake Okeechobee Net Inflow (LONIN)
                   Average Flow over the previous 14 days  |  Avg-Daily Flow
   09SEP25    Today =       09 SEP 2025      7032  WED     |     13698
   09SEP25  -1 Day  =       08 SEP 2025      6335  TUE     |      5952
   09SEP25  -2 Days =       07 SEP 2025      5780  MON     |      9680
   09SEP25  -3 Days =       06 SEP 2025      5653  SUN     |      9579
   09SEP25  -4 Days =       05 SEP 2025      5539  SAT     |      3832
   09SEP25  -5 Days =       04 SEP 2025      5446  FRI     |      9854
   09SEP25  -6 Days =       03 SEP 2025      5208  THU     |      8009
   09SEP25  -7 Days =       02 SEP 2025      4933  WED     |     -1813
   09SEP25  -8 Days =       01 SEP 2025      4678  TUE     |     -1822
   09SEP25  -9 Days =       31 AUG 2025      4685  MON     |      6035
   09SEP25 -10 Days =       30 AUG 2025      4254  SUN     |     17848
   09SEP25 -11 Days =       29 AUG 2025      2980  SAT     |      5920
   09SEP25 -12 Days =       28 AUG 2025      2557  FRI     |      7754
   09SEP25 -13 Days =       27 AUG 2025      2003  THU     |      3923
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                                 S65E
                       Average Flow over previous 14 days  |  Avg-Daily Flow
   09SEP25     Today=       09 SEP 2025      3586  WED     |      4994
   09SEP25  -1 Day  =       08 SEP 2025      3433  TUE     |      4784
   09SEP25  -2 Days =       07 SEP 2025      3292  MON     |      4610
   09SEP25  -3 Days =       06 SEP 2025      3161  SUN     |      4253
   09SEP25  -4 Days =       05 SEP 2025      3052  SAT     |      4094
   09SEP25  -5 Days =       04 SEP 2025      2948  FRI     |      3747
   09SEP25  -6 Days =       03 SEP 2025      2852  THU     |      3229
   09SEP25  -7 Days =       02 SEP 2025      2781  WED     |      3006
   09SEP25  -8 Days =       01 SEP 2025      2719  TUE     |      2929
   09SEP25  -9 Days =       31 AUG 2025      2643  MON     |      2873
   09SEP25 -10 Days =       30 AUG 2025      2561  SUN     |      2832
   09SEP25 -11 Days =       29 AUG 2025      2475  SAT     |      2897
   09SEP25 -12 Days =       28 AUG 2025      2379  FRI     |      2884
   09SEP25 -13 Days =       27 AUG 2025      2287  THU     |      3065
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                                 S65EX1
                       Average Flow over previous 14 days  |  Avg-Daily Flow
   09SEP25     Today=       09 SEP 2025         0   WED     |         0
   09SEP25  -1 Day  =       08 SEP 2025         0   TUE     |         0
   09SEP25  -2 Days =       07 SEP 2025         0   MON     |         0
   09SEP25  -3 Days =       06 SEP 2025         0   SUN     |         0
   09SEP25  -4 Days =       05 SEP 2025         0   SAT     |         0
   09SEP25  -5 Days =       04 SEP 2025         0   FRI     |         0
   09SEP25  -6 Days =       03 SEP 2025         0   THU     |         0
   09SEP25  -7 Days =       02 SEP 2025         0   WED     |         0
   09SEP25  -8 Days =       01 SEP 2025         0   TUE     |         0
   09SEP25  -9 Days =       31 AUG 2025         0   MON     |         0
   09SEP25 -10 Days =       30 AUG 2025         0   SUN     |         0
   09SEP25 -11 Days =       29 AUG 2025         0   SAT     |         0
   09SEP25 -12 Days =       28 AUG 2025         0   FRI     |         0
   09SEP25 -13 Days =       27 AUG 2025         0   THU     |         0
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Lake Okeechobee Outlets Last 14 Days
 
             S-77    Below S-77    S-78        S-79
           Discharge  Discharge  Discharge  Discharge
           (ALL DAY)  (ALL-DAY)  (ALL DAY)  (ALL DAY)
   DATE     (AC-FT)    (AC-FT)    (AC-FT)    (AC-FT)
09 SEP 2025      1        423        1742       4824
08 SEP 2025      3         81        1022       3608
07 SEP 2025      1        136        1196       5798
06 SEP 2025      2        205        1218       4114
05 SEP 2025      2         50        1008       3112
04 SEP 2025      1        188         996       3637
03 SEP 2025      3         49         991       3866
02 SEP 2025      0         81        1206       3823
01 SEP 2025      3        154        1704       6269
31 AUG 2025      3        646        2135       7279
30 AUG 2025      0        437        2287       7093
29 AUG 2025      1         41        1537       7460
28 AUG 2025      2         74        1563       5429
27 AUG 2025      1         68        1258       6420
 
             S-310      S-351      S-352      S-354    L8 Canal Pt
           Discharge  Discharge  Discharge  Discharge  Discharge
           (ALL DAY)  (ALL DAY)  (ALL DAY)  (ALL DAY)  (ALL DAY)
   DATE     (AC-FT)    (AC-FT)    (AC-FT)    (AC-FT)    (AC-FT)
09 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
08 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
07 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
06 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
05 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
04 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
03 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
02 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
01 SEP 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
31 AUG 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
30 AUG 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
29 AUG 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
28 AUG 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
27 AUG 2025   -NR-          0         0           0       -NR-
 
             S-308    Below S-308    S-80
           Discharge   Discharge   Discharge
           (ALL DAY)   (ALL-DAY)   (ALL-DAY)
   DATE     (AC-FT)     (AC-FT)     (AC-FT)
09 SEP 2025   -NR-          65        -NR-
08 SEP 2025   -NR-          97        -NR-
07 SEP 2025     -2          17          26
06 SEP 2025     -2           3           7
05 SEP 2025     -3         114          25
04 SEP 2025     -2         117          17
03 SEP 2025     -3         119          11
02 SEP 2025     -1          59          11
01 SEP 2025     -5         -89          48
31 AUG 2025     -3         -40          23
30 AUG 2025     -2         -54          11
29 AUG 2025     -4          -4          32
28 AUG 2025     -5         191          21
27 AUG 2025     -4         121          14
 
***  NOTE:     Discharge (ALL DAY) is computed using Spillway, Sector Gate and
               Lockages Discharges from 0015 hrs to 2400 hrs.
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(I) - Flows preceeded by "I" signify an instantaneous
      flow computed from the single value reported for the day
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   * On 11 May 1999, Lake Okeechobee Elevation was switched from
     Instantaneous 2400 value to an average-daily lake average.
     On 14 Mar 2001, due to the isolation of various gages within the standard
     10 stations, the average of the interior 4 station gages was used
     as the Lake Okeechobee Elevation.
     On 05 November 2010,  Lake Okeechobee Elevation was switched to a 9 gage
     mix of interior and edge gages to obtain a more reliable representation
     of the lake level.
     On 09 May 2011,  Lake Okeechobee Elevation was switched to a 8 gage
     mix of interior and edge gages to obtain a more reliable representation
     of the lake level due to isolation of S135 from low lake levels.
     Today Lake Okechobee elevation is determined from the 4 Int & 4 Edge stations
  ++ For more information see the Jacksonville District Navigation website
     at http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/
   $ For information regarding Lake Okeechobee Service Area water restrictions
     please refer to www.sfwmd.gov
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Report Generated 10SEP2025 @ 09:15  ** Preliminary Data - Subject to Revision **



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