The lake level here on Lake Okeechobee continues to rise and the fish are on the move looking for bait. With the lake water level up over fourteen and a quarter feet above sea level the bass now have a lot of area to roam around looking for food. We have been in a typical September pattern where one day can be really great and than the next can be tough as these bass are continually roaming around looking for bait to eat. And don’t forget that the water temperature is up over eighty degrees and feels like bath water. But the good news is that the water is clean and the vegetation is grow and looking better than ever. We have eel grass, pepper grass, and hydrilla grow almost everywhere you look and the bass are taking advantage of these great conditions on Lake Okeechobee. The rains have slowed down some so we do not have as much of the dirty tannic water coming in from the fields around the lake. As you get back in the grass away from the open water the lake is teaming with aquatic life from small fry to bluegills to bass roam around looking for an easy meal.
Some of the areas that have been producing some bass are the East and West Walls, Ritta Island, Bluehole, and around the Monkey Box. I have heard that the fishing at the north end of the lake around King’s Bar has been awesome and that is because there is a lot of bait right now at the north end of the lake. The bass we have been catching around the Clewiston area have back in the grass and Gambler 10” worms and Aces seem to be the best baits for the job. I have been rigging the 10” worms on a screw in 1/8 ounce bullet sinker and the Ace I have been fishing weightless. They will also hit a Fluke but the Ace and 10” worm have worked best for me. With the water temperature so hot the morning and late evening are the best times to catch fish unless we have a storm move across the lake and than it can be good all day. Don’t get caught in a storm that has lightning and thunder in it as you will be the highest thing out on the lake and the chances of getting struck by lightning definitely increases. With October just around the corner the fishing will get a lot better and it should cool off a little and make fishing a lot more fun. http://www.markkingfishing.com
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I'll be up there Oct. for the Ghost and Goblins. Looks like the fishing will be good 
