 The
Big “O”
Lake Okeechobee
Lake Okeechobee, which in Seminole
language means “Big Water,” is the second largest lake in the United States.
Lake Okeechobee is approximately 40 miles north to south and 30 plus miles
east to west and covers over 750 square miles. It is a very shallow
lake with an average depth of 15 feet.
Alligators, all types of
ducks, birds (ospreys, pelicans, and the occasional eagle, etc.) as well
as other wildlife are seen on Lake Okeechobee.
The  Big
“O” is world renowned for its bass fishing, as well as speckled perch (crappie)
and bluegill (bream) fishing. Most of these species of fish are caught
in 2 to 6 feet of water, in areas of heavy vegetation. People from
all over the world come to fish Lake Okeechobee – especially popular is
the bass fishing (click on photo for a larger image, and use your browser's
back button to return).
Wild shiners, artificial
for bass, minnows, jigs for specks, crickets or spinners for bluegills,
along with normal tackle, fly rods & light tackle can be used.
Come down to Clewiston, Florida
and fish the Lake Okeechobee with Fargo.
More About Fargo’s
Fishing Guide Service
We fish for Bass, Bluegill and
Specks (crappie). The fishing is done on Lake Okeechobee.
Here are some of the particulars:
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A full day is approximately
9 hours and ½ days are around 4 ½ to 5 hours.
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Fishing can be done with either
shiners or artificials.
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Rods and reels will be furnished
if you do not bring your own.
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Cooler with ice on board.
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You will be obligated for live
bait, food and drinks.
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Bring a raincoat, sunglasses
and sun protection.
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Bring a camera (you might need
it :-)
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Excellent accommodations available
Cost for fishing
Lake Okeechobee:
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$200 for a full day – two people
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$150 for a ½ day – two
people
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Additional charge for a third
person
Summertime Fishing Specials
On The Legendary Lake Okeechobee
July thru October - the following:
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1/2 day guide, 1 night in the
Motel $170.00
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1 full day guide, 1 night in
the Motel $220.00
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1 full day and 1/2day guide,
2 nights in the Motel $390.00
The rooms are at the Marina;
they are very nice one room efficiencies with 2 double beds. Once
you get there, you really don't have to drive anywhere – just walk out
of your room and we'll go fishing.
 Maps
of Lake Okeechobee
I have 2 maps of Lake Okeechobee
- one is a laminated, what we call a place map; the other is a large Sportsman's
map with a lot of details on the lake and on this special introductory
offer, I will highlight about 20 of the better areas around the lake trying
to give you the how, what and when and a scale of 1 to 10 of the spawning
within this area. We will be glad to ship you both of these maps
for only $10.
You can send a check or money order to Fargo's, 1550 Sassy Rd., Clewiston,
Fl. 33440 or give us a call and we will explain more in detail.
I am not going to promise
you a wall hanger or tremendous numbers, but I promise you I will work
and do everything I can to help you catch fish and have an enjoyable day
on Lake Okeechobee.
Jim Wells
See my current
fishing report on CyberAngler.
Fargo’s Guide Service
Home of
Fargo's F.O.S. spinner baits
| Address: |
1550
Sassy Road
Clewiston,
FL 33440 |
| Phone: |
1-800-793-5741 |
| Local: |
941-983-5741 |
| Fax: |
941-983-0893 |
| E-mail: |
fargo@gate.net |
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