Fishing Report
| Species | Detail |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Bass fishing has been good. With water temperatures dropping, bass that have been in deep water will be transitioning to coves and creeks. Try using crankbaits, chatterbaits, and spinnerbaits in deep water around structure. Anglers have also had success catching fish along creek channels and the rip rap on the dam with deep diving crankbaits and jerk baits. |
| Crappie | Crappie fishing has been good. Anglers are finding success using live minnows around creek channels. Natural-colored jigs have become a good option for targeting fish. Crappie are suspended in deeper water around brush piles, standing timber, and other deep structure. |
| Bream | Bream fishing has been fair. Tightlining on the bottom with crickets or worms is the most effective method right now. |
| Catfish | Catfishing has been fair. Catfish can be targeted with trot lines and jugs out in open water. Anglers have also noted success using nightcrawlers and chicken liver in about 3 ft of water. |
Statewide creel and size limits apply to all fish species
ALERT: Clean Your Boat Trailers! Giant Salvinia Detected in Okatibbee Reservoir
Giant salvinia, a highly invasive aquatic plant, has recently been detected in Okatibbee Reservoir. This species spreads rapidly and can easily be transported to other water bodies by small plant fragments attached to boats, trailers, and fishing equipment. All anglers and boaters are urged to thoroughly inspect and clean their boats, trailers, and gear before leaving the lake to help prevent its spread. Once established, giant salvinia can quickly cover large areas of water, negatively impacting fish and wildlife habitat, restrict recreational activities, and becoming extremely difficult to eradicate.
