Okeechobee Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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By Mike Sigalas
  • With its deep southern location, this enormous, lake (over 730-plus square miles) enjoys a long bass spawning that runs from early fall through the winter. During these seasons, you'll find bass in the lake's shallows. Head to the sheltered northwest shore and fish spots where the water is roughly four feet deep and thick with bulrush and other grasses.
  • Due to a disquieting dip in Okeechobee's small largemouth bass and black crappie populations, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission revised the lake's fishing rules, effective July of 2008. Per these new regulations, you'll need to throw back any largemouth bass under 18 inches in length, as well as any black crappie under 10 inches. On the other end of the spectrum, to help maintain the lake's population of adult fish, you're allowed to keep only one 22-inch-or-longer largemouth bass each day.
  • Angler's Villas are a good choice if you'd like to stay on the north side of the lake. It's nothing fancy, but it's clean and relatively spacious; the moderate prices make longer stays possible, and the fully equipped kitchens make them comfortable.
  • Harney Pond is a favorite spot to catch bluegill, crappie, and other pan fish.

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Hotels

Okeechobee KOA

4276 Hwy. 441 South
Okeechobee, FL 34974

Distance: 2.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Flamingo Motel

4101 Hwy. 441 South
Okeechobee, FL 34972

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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4.0
from: $56

Pier II Resort

2200 S.E. Highway 441
Okeechobee, FL 34974

Distance: 2.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Attractions

Savannahs Recreation Area

expert favorite attraction
1400 E. Midway Rd
Fort Pierce, Florida

Distance: 33.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

A 550-acre former reservoir, Savannahs is one of the most interesting places in these... Read More

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McKee Botanical Garden

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350 U.S. 1
Vero Beach, Florida

Distance: 34.2 mi. (from destination center)

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This impressive 18-acre attraction was originally opened in 1932 and featured a virtual jungle... Read More

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Peavine Trail

South of Seven Mile Slough
Saint Cloud, Florida

Distance: 29.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Peavine Trail is an old railroad built to transport settlers and goods.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Okeechobee

Distance (mi.)
West Palm Beach International Airport 59.4 map
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 74.9 map
Orlando International Airport 89.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Okeechobee

Distance (mi.)
Melbourne International Airport 60.5 map
Sarasota Bradenton Airport 106.3 map
Orlando/Sanford Central Florida Regional Airport 109.5 map

Flight Deals to Okeechobee

Originating From
Washington, DC (WAS) to West Palm Beach (PBI) $166
Philadelphia (PHL) to West Palm Beach (PBI) $166
Syracuse (SYR) to West Palm Beach (PBI) $172
Buffalo (BUF) to West Palm Beach (PBI) $172
Columbus, OH (CMH) to West Palm Beach (PBI) $174

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Okeechobee Vacation Rentals

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from: $75

Beautiful Lake Okeechobee Fishing/Hunting rental

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, TV, Toaster, VCR
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from: $85

waterfront property- nature lovers dream

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Screened porch, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster
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from: $71

waterfront property- nature lovers dream

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV
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