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The flowering Vallisneria (tapegrass or eelgrass) plants shown in thi photo provides an excellent habitat for fish and wildlife on the western shore of Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
What will 2026 bring for Lake Okeechobee?
Low lake levels mean opportunities to remove muck and plant native vegetation ... more
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Lake Okeechobee will host the final Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops of the season Nov. 13-15. [Photo courtesy Craig Lamb/Bassmaster]]
SFWMD ‘strike team’ to be ready for Lake O restoration work
WEST PALM BEACH – Lake Okeechobee levels are expected to drop enough by Spring to allow restoration projects to improve the big lake’s ecology. more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Lake Okeechobee in demand for water supply
WEST PALM BEACH – As the dry season continues to bring below average rainfall, what’s the priority for the water in Lake Okeechobee? more
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OKEECHOBEE -- FWC biologists and Big Lake Teen Anglers teamed up to plant vegetation near the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on June 20. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Area officials want to see action on Lake O cleanup
Drier weather conditions and a lower level for Lake Okeechobee bring the opportunity for projects to clean up the muck, and area officials want to see some action. more
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FORT DENAUD -- The pumps were turned on at the new C-43 reservoir following the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15, 2025. The timing for test fills of the reservoir will depend on when and where rain falls. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
C-43 reservoir in testing phase when water is available
OKEECHOBEE -- The C-43 reservoir was officially opened in July 2025. When will the Caloosahatchee River receive the benefit of the water storage there? more
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Counties around Lake O working on septic-to-sewer projects
OKEECHOBEE – Septic-to-sewer projects continue to be a priority for members of the County Coalition for the Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries … more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Worst case scenario: Lake could drop to 9.5 feet
How low will Lake Okeechobee go this dry season? more
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Located in central and southern Florida, the 451,000 acre lake and 154 mile long waterway extends from the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart, to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Meyers. The waterway runs through Lake Okeechobee and consists of the Caloosahatchee River to the west of the lake and the St. Lucie Canal east of the lake.
Okeechobee Waterway is fully operational
Attention all concerned boaters! The floating tussock hazard in the Okeechobee Waterway Route 2 ... more
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Evapotranspiration exceeds flow into Lake O
Lake Okeechobee is losing more water to evapotranspiration than it is receiving in inflow and rainfall, according to the South Florida Water Management District... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 15, 2019 a group of anglers staged a prrotest at a Lake Okeechobee boat ramp. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
FWC responds to questions about canal spraying
OKEECHOBEE –  Over the past two months, the Lake Okeechobee News has published a series of articles about the use of chemical herbicides to combat invasive aquatic plants. The article … more
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Caleb Hudson shows off part of his catch from the second day of the tournament. [Photo by Andy Crawford/BASS]
Weather changes complicate bass tournament
CLEWISTON — Last September, Caleb Hudson  didn’t know what direction he wanted to take in life. He came just short of winning the  College Classic Bracket presented by … more
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Tennessee's Sam Hanggi has taken the lead on Day 1 of the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops with a total of 23 pounds, 15 ounces.[Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S]
Hanggi’s afternoon rally lifts him to lead at Okeechobee
CLEWISTON — After practice for the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops ,  Sam Hanggi  was convinced he wasn’t going to catch a … more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Dry season could bring below average rainfall
Lake Okeechobee is within the “ecological envelope,” according to information shared at the Nov. 13 meeting of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) … more
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The SAV may be difficult to see from the lake surface, due to the water conditions, explained Alyssa Jordan of FWC. [Photo courtesy Alyssa Jordan/FWC]
FWC please show us: What's Happening on My Lake?
Something amazing happened at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. more
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The flowering Vallisneria (tapegrass or eelgrass) plants shown in thi photo provides an excellent habitat for fish and wildlife on the western shore of Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
FWC to focus on Lake O ecology
On Nov. 5, Florida Fish and Game Conservation Commission (FWC) officials vowed to improve the ecological health of Lake Okeechobee. more
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