Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Florida, and covers about 730 square miles. On average the depth is only 9 feet, quite shallow for a mass of water this size, and is a great place to do some Lake Okeechobee fishing. Okeechobee comes from the Seminole tribal dialect, Hitchiti, with Oki, meaning water, and Chubi, meaning big.
The Big O is accessible from all popular visitor destinations. These Florida fishing resorts are a popular location for freshwater angling, and are well known for having the best locations anywhere for catching Largemouth Bass. Other fish that can be caught are Bluegills, Shell-crackers, Crappies and Pickerels.
There are many resorts around, offering ideal spots for catching the Largemouth Bass. It is preferable to book a local guide, as they are familiar with the conditions, and where to find the best fish. This will help to ensure that your trip will be a memorable one.
The majority of fishermen come for the Bass, and these can be hooked on either artificial lures or natural baits. The Largemouth Bass is easy to recognize, as it is mainly olive green in color, with dark splotches forming a stripe along both sides. The top jaw line will go past the eye socket, and in general the females are bigger than the males.
Crappies are also called Speckled Perch, or Specks, as they are known to the locals. They make for a good meal when they are fried in a pan. They can be hooked at anytime during the year, but the ideal time is probably between late fall and early spring. Daily catch limits are in place, so make sure that you confirm with your guide.
The Bluegills will give you a challenge, as they put up a lot of fight regarding their size. They are an interesting fish to catch, and during the breeding season will display some amazing colors. This is possibly why the males are commonly known as a Copper Head.
March till the end of September is an ideal time for Lake Okeechobee fishing, and often Red Ear Sunfish, or Shell-cracker will be found at the end of your line. They grow quite large and can put up a fight. It is not surprising that they make a popular freshwater sport fish, and once again are very popular to eat. It is feasible to hook Pickerels, but they seem to getting rarer.
The Big O is accessible from all popular visitor destinations. These Florida fishing resorts are a popular location for freshwater angling, and are well known for having the best locations anywhere for catching Largemouth Bass. Other fish that can be caught are Bluegills, Shell-crackers, Crappies and Pickerels.
There are many resorts around, offering ideal spots for catching the Largemouth Bass. It is preferable to book a local guide, as they are familiar with the conditions, and where to find the best fish. This will help to ensure that your trip will be a memorable one.
The majority of fishermen come for the Bass, and these can be hooked on either artificial lures or natural baits. The Largemouth Bass is easy to recognize, as it is mainly olive green in color, with dark splotches forming a stripe along both sides. The top jaw line will go past the eye socket, and in general the females are bigger than the males.
Crappies are also called Speckled Perch, or Specks, as they are known to the locals. They make for a good meal when they are fried in a pan. They can be hooked at anytime during the year, but the ideal time is probably between late fall and early spring. Daily catch limits are in place, so make sure that you confirm with your guide.
The Bluegills will give you a challenge, as they put up a lot of fight regarding their size. They are an interesting fish to catch, and during the breeding season will display some amazing colors. This is possibly why the males are commonly known as a Copper Head.
March till the end of September is an ideal time for Lake Okeechobee fishing, and often Red Ear Sunfish, or Shell-cracker will be found at the end of your line. They grow quite large and can put up a fight. It is not surprising that they make a popular freshwater sport fish, and once again are very popular to eat. It is feasible to hook Pickerels, but they seem to getting rarer.
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