Okeechobee Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025: Soft Plastics, Chatterbaits, and Canal Systems

# Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report – December 1st, 2025 Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Monday morning Lake Okeechobee report. We're looking at solid conditions out on the Big O today. Sunrise was around 7:15 this morning, and you've got until about 5:30 PM to make the most of it. The water temperature's sitting in that mid-50s range up here, which means the fish are transitioning into winter patterns. That cooler water is actually working in our favor—bass are congregating in deeper channels and staging areas. Tidal-wise, we've got low tide hitting around 2:56 PM, so if you're targeting shallow water structure, get out there early before the tide drops too far. Here's what's been working recently: the canal systems are absolutely producing. Anglers have had tremendous success with soft plastics—particularly worms and creature baits rigged Texas-style in the 3/16 to 3/8-ounce range. If you're in thick vegetation, bump up to a 5/8-ounce weight with your soft plastic. ChatterBaits in black and blue are also firing right now, especially when you're covering water and looking for active fish. For live bait, shiners are your go-to. Work the canal edges where the shallow flats meet deeper water. I'd recommend hitting the canal systems west of the main lake—they've been consistent for mixed bags of largemouth and some solid spotted bass. Also scout the drain areas where you've got current movement. That's where fish school up this time of year. Thanks so much for tuning in and subscribing to stay locked in with daily reports. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn