Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Big O is really turning it on this week and the action won't disappoint if you know where to look.Lake levels have been falling for months and are now sitting well below 13 feet. This means fish are moving out of the grass flats and stacking up in predictable areas, especially around denser cover and the outer reed lines. You’ll want to focus your efforts in areas where the water is just a little deeper, especially along the western rim canals and around the mouths of creeks.Weather today is absolutely spot-on for fishing. We're seeing clear skies with light winds out of the southeast and temperatures climbing into the low 80s by midday. Sunrise was at 6:48 AM, sunset will be at 8:02 PM, so you’ve got a nice long window to make something happen out there[5].Bass fishing is at its best right now. Reports from the last few days show steady action, with plenty of largemouth being caught in the 4 to 6 pound range and a few true lunkers topping 8 pounds. The FWC TrophyCatch numbers are backing this up, with over 466 Lunker Club bass (8 to 9.9 pounds) and 68 Trophy Club fish (10 to 12.9 pounds) recorded from Okeechobee this season[5]. The best lures have been black and blue flipping jigs, white swim jigs, and classic soft plastic worms in June bug or watermelon red. Live wild shiners are still the ticket if you’re after a true trophy. Fish these baits tight to structure, under overhanging mats or in pockets between the reeds and you’ll get bit[5][1][2].Crappie action has been hot too, with limits coming quickly early in the morning. Many anglers are reporting 100 to 150 fish days, especially when dipping Bright Chartreuse jigs or minnows around submerged brush and deeper holes. Fish up to 2 pounds have been coming over the rails with regularity, especially south of Clewiston and in the Tin House Cove area[3][4].Hot spots to focus on right now are the Tin House to Horse Island stretch for both bass and crappie, and the Kissimmee River mouth for solid numbers. Another strong area has been the pelican bay region on the southwest side, where the outside grass lines are holding plenty of bait and hungry bass[5].Tides don’t impact Lake Okeechobee much since it’s a freshwater body, but always watch for wind direction and lake level fluctuations, as these will push fish tighter into cover.If you’re heading out, pack sunscreen, plenty of water and don’t forget your polarized sunglasses. See you on the water!