November 2026

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing is heating up as recent cooler fronts and rising water levels force the fish move into to the grass, trigger early pre-spawn - spawn patterns.

As of November 1st, the lake is sitting at 12.77 feet and rising with water temps averaging around 80 degrees.

We experienced heavy winds out of the northeast past week, which heavily stirred up the outside edges, particularly on the west side of the lake. Fortunately, we've been able to sneak inside the grass line out of the wind. Fish are holding tight in these protected areas, and we have been catching them by flipping a senko style bait and picking up active fish with a speed worm.

UPDATE.11-2-2026 Heavy rains have moved thru and has raised the lake level to 13 feet, things are setting up great for the spawn. We will have water above the eel grass so get the frogs ready!

UPDATE 11-8-2026 The lake is currently at 14 feet, up significantly from the 12.77 mark we saw at the start of the month. Xtra water is a massive help making it easier to navigate and has also pushed some fish back as far as you want to go. With the heavy rains we had were hoping the lake level hoovers around the 14.5 mark which would be great, so it doesn't drown out the new grass growth. Still Swimming a speed worm around the grass and catching some with a swim bait and a few frog bites.