Florida · USA
Lake Okeechobee
- Region
- Florida, USA
- Regulation zone
- Florida statewide regulations
Species in Lake Okeechobee
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Seasons & limits — Florida statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie (speckled perch) | Open year-round | Daily bag limit 25 | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Crappie (speckled perch) less than 10 inches in total length must be released immediately.
- Lake Okeechobee is defined for these rules as any point lakeward of the boundary line SR 78 / US 441 / SR 5 (80) / SR 25 (US 27), including the listed adjoining canals, Taylor Creek, Nubbin Slough, the C-38/Kissimmee River south of S-65E, and Fisheating Creek to US 27.
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Species: Florida state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.