Fishing at Lake Okeechobee: Crappie and Bass Biting Hot on December 27, 2024

As of December 27, 2024, Lake Okeechobee is offering some fantastic fishing opportunities. The lake's water level is currently at 15.17 feet, which is within the operational band, making it ideal for fishing[2].

The weather is partly cloudy with a high of around 77 degrees, perfect conditions for a day on the water. Sunrise was at about 7:10 AM, and sunset will be around 5:30 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to catch some fish.

Yesterday's fishing was excellent, with both bass and crappie biting aggressively. For bass, anglers were successful using worms, swim jigs, swim baits, spinner baits, slow-working top waters, popping frogs, and shallow jerk baits. The flipping and pitching technique also yielded some great results[1][3].

For crappie, live minnows and specialist crappie jigs on light spinning gear were the go-to choices. Many anglers reported catching limits of crappie, especially in areas like the Monkey Box, North/West side of Dupree Bar, and around Dyess Ditch[1][3].

If you're looking for some hot spots, consider the Observation Shoal, particularly the area mid-way down towards the blue hole and into Moonshine Bay. The Monkey Box area is also notorious for largemouth bass, and Belle Glade, between Grassy Island and Torry Island, is a great spot for black crappie[1][4].

Given the current conditions, it's a great time to head out to Lake Okeechobee. Bring some medium-size coolers with ice for your crappie, and don't forget your sunscreen and extra water. With the right lures and bait, you're set for a productive and enjoyable fishing trip.