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High water in Lake Okeechobee has meant loss of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). Young fish need SAV for cover. As a result of the loss of SAV, fewer young fish are surviving to adulthood.
High water levels threaten future of Lake O bass fishery
While the bass fishing has been great on Lake Okeechobee this year, anglers and scientists are concerned about the future of the fishery. more
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High water in Lake Okeechobee is bad for wildlife
The loss of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Lake Okeechobee was a topic of discussion at the Feb. 22 FWC meeting ... more
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The Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven is more than 40 miles from the Franklin Lock, where Caloosahatchee River target flow is measured. [Photo courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]
Lake releases decision was based on flood risk concerns
Should the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have started Lake Okeechobee releases sooner? more
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Boat lock to close for maintenance
 The S-131 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at Lakeport in Glades County will temporarily close to navigation for routine maintenance … more
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(Top image) Aerial application of herbicide and prescribed burns (bottom photo) are common methods for cattail managements. Both techniques require use of a helicopter.
FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Okeechobee
Application of prescribed burning is part of an integrated management approach... more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee.
Lake O releases could be higher under LOSOM
Changing the plan for regulating the level of Lake Okeechobee could mean higher freshwater releases to the coastal estuaries under certain conditions. more
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The Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven is more than 40 miles from the Franklin Lock, where Caloosahatchee River target flow is measured. [Photo courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]
USACE to release lake water east, west and south
The U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announced Feb. 14 that releases from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie will start Feb. 17. more
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Scott Martin fished in the Bassmaster tournament on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3. [PHoto by Dalton Tumblin/Lake Okeechobee News].
SFWMD criticized for high lake level
The SFWMD Governing Board started their Feb. 8 meeting with comments about... more
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USACE weighing options for lake releases
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is weighing the options for releases from Lake Okeechobee. more
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Scott Martin fished in the Bassmasters tournament on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3. [Photo by Dalton Tumblin/Bassmasters]
Lake O fishing could be doomed
Professional angler Scott Martin’s record-breaking win on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3 was a bittersweet victory for the Clewiston native. more
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Scott Martin caught 15 bass totalling 90 pounds, 6 ounces in a three-day tournament on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3 to win the Bassmaster Open on Lake Okeechobee. [Photo by Andy Crawford/Bassmaster]
Martin celebrates record-setting victory on Lake Okeechobee
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Scott Martin’s no weatherman, but his spot-on prediction described a scenario … more
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The Kissimmee Headwaters area includes Lakes Kissimmee, Cypress and Hatchinhea. [Art courtesy USACE]
USACE to hold more water in Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plans to raise the water level schedule for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes ... more
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More rain means lake level stays high
Lake Okeechobee was 16.29 feet above sea level on Jan. 31, up from 16.23 feet the previous week.  That’s bad news for the lake … more
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CLEWISTON -- Jessie Mizell of Myaka won the Toyota Series presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division opener on Lake Okeechobee...Now with six MLF wins to his credit on Lake Okeechobee, Mizell has won over $90,000 in less than 12 months, as he also won last year’s Toyota Series event on the Big O. For this one, Mizell takes home another trophy for a rapidly growing collection, plus $44,000 and qualification to the Toyota Series Championship. .
Mizell Leads wins season-opening Toyota Series on Lake O
Jan. 25-27 pro angler Jessie Mizell of Myakka City, Florida , was absolutely untouchable on his home pond.  more
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Final EIS for LOCAR section 203 study available for public review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District (USACE) announces... more
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Dry season rainfall keeping Lake O high
The 2023-2024 dry season continues to bring above average rainfall, keeping the level of Lake Okeechobee above it’s “ecological envelope.” more
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Rainfall pushes Lake Okeechobee higher
Instead of receding in the “dry” season, Lake Okeechobee is rising. Recent rainfall pushed the level of Lake Okeechobee over 16 feet. more
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Rainfall pushes Lake Okeechobee back over 16 feet
Recent rainfall pushed Lake Okeechobee’s back over 16 feet this week. On Jan. 11, Lake O was 16.04 feet above sea level. more
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will begin maintenance dredging of sections of the Okeechobee Waterway and Intracoastal Waterway in the vicinity of St. Lucie Inlet in January.
USACE to dredge near St. Lucie Inlet
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will begin maintenance dredging of sections of the Okeechobee Waterway ... … more
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The dry season has brought higher than average rainfall. For the week of Dec. 11-17, direct rainfall added 52,980 acre feet of water to Lake O and 103,730 acre feet of water to the Everglades Agricultural Area Water Conservation Areas.
Rainfall keeps lake level high
As predicted, so far the “dry” season has brought above average rainfall, keeping Lake Okeechobee near 16 feet more
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