Palm Beach County · lake · 339,988 acres
Lake Okeechobee
Stocked 19× since 2008 · FWC
Lake Okeechobee is a lake in Palm Beach County, Florida, stocked with Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass — most recently on Jul 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
82°
19 mph
55%
Fri
Overcast
86°
83°
17 mph
26%
Sat
Storms
89°
80°
11 mph
66%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,000 | 7.6/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 49,950 | 1500/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 29,000 | 1240/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,000 | 875/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 52,544 | 1020/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 50,853 | 1265/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 41,032 | 685/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 56,723 | 649/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 43,687 | 596/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 66,503 | 776/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 39,055 | 730/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 50,316 | 515/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 43,365 | 350/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 27,140 | 378/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 24,948 | 540/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 8,254 | 281/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 15,749 | 386/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 5,790 | 1565/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 8,269 | 478/lb | |
When does Lake Okeechobee get stocked?
Going by 19 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Kissimmee River14.1 mistocked Jul 1, 2023
- Lemkin Creek17.1 mi
- Nubbin Slough17.2 mi
- Popash Slough17.8 mi
- Taylor Creek18.0 mi
- Mosquito Creek19.1 mi
- Fisheating Creek18.5 mi
- Grogan Lake20.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Okeechobee fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Okeechobee?+
Lake Okeechobee is stocked with Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass in Palm Beach County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Okeechobee get stocked?+
Going by 19 records since 2008, stocking at Lake Okeechobee peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Okeechobee?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Okeechobee?+
Lake Okeechobee is a lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.