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Lake Okeechobee

Florida
1375.89 km²
26.9450, -80.8010
NHD 120024129
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About Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee is a natural lake or pond in Florida, United States. It covers approximately 1375.89 km² (339988 acres). The lake centroid is located at 26.9450° N, 80.8010° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Okeechobee

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 13h 39m
Dawn10:15
Sunrise10:40
Sunset00:19
Dusk00:45

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  • Dawn09:4511:40Excellent
  • Morning11:4017:30Good
  • Midday17:3021:19Calm
  • Afternoon21:1923:19Good
  • Dusk23:1901:15Excellent
  • Night01:1509:45Good
Moon: 13% · waxing13:59

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Okeechobee?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Okeechobee. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Okeechobee?

Lake Okeechobee covers approximately 1375.89 square kilometres (339988 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Okeechobee located?

Lake Okeechobee is located in Florida, United States, with its centroid at 26.9450°, -80.8010°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF