Updated October 15, 2026
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    Pahokee Flats (North Shore)on Lake Okeechobee

    Shallow north-shore flats with consistent sight-fishing for schooling largemouths in low wind conditions.
    Lake Okeechobee reportDirections26.8080°N, 80.6830°W
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    What's working on Lake Okeechobee

    1. 01Baitfish imitations like Clouser Minnows and Deceivers are excellent for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Seatrout.
    2. 02Shrimp (EP Shrimp) and crab (Merkin Crab) patterns are highly effective for tailing fish on the flats.
    3. 03Weedless patterns, such as the Redfish Fly, are indispensable for sight-casting to cruising Redfish and Snook in grassy areas.
    4. 04Largemouth Bass will respond well to Olive Woolly Buggers stripped along structure.
    5. 05Topwater patterns like a Gurgler can entice explosive strikes from Bass and Sunfish on warmer afternoons.
    6. 06Snook Fly (Crystal Bugger) is a strong year-round choice for Snook and other predators around cover.

    What to tie on at Pahokee Flats (North Shore)

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Snook Fly (Crystal Bugger)

    #1/0#2

    This baitfish/shrimp imitation is effective year-round for Snook, Tarpon, and Redfish around docks and mangroves.

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    Crappie Jig Fly

    #8#10#12

    Late February is peak 'Speck' (Crappie) season; these weighted flies fished vertically or under a strike indicator near structure are highly effective.

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    Deceiver (Lefty's)

    #1/0#2/0#3/0#4/0

    A versatile baitfish imitation, effective year-round inshore for predatory species like Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Seatrout.

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    Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)

    #1/0#2/0#3/0

    A universal baitfish imitation; its weighted eyes help it get down to cruising fish year-round, targeting a wide range of predatory species.

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    EP Shrimp

    #2#4#6

    Shrimp are a consistent food source inshore year-round in Lake Okeechobee; this pattern is effective when cast to tailing fish on the flats.

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    Merkin Crab

    #14#16

    Crabs are a consistent food source on tropical flats year-round, making this imitation effective for Snook, Redfish, and other opportunistic feeders.

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    Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)

    #4#6#8

    A classic and highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for bass and sunfish year-round.

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    Redfish Fly (Weedless)

    #2#1/0#2/0

    Designed for shallow salt marshes, this weedless pattern is effective year-round for targeting Redfish and Snook, imitating crabs or shrimp.

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    Game Changer

    #2/0#3/0#4/0

    The erratic, slow-swimming action of a Game Changer is perfect for triggering sluggish winter trophy bass that want a large meal with minimal effort.

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    Florida season by season

    What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.

    Mar – MaySpringRead the guideJun – AugSummerRead the guideSep – NovFallRead the guideDec – FebWinterRead the guide

    Fly shops nearby

    Local flies, current advice and guided trips.

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