I live about 80 miles north of Okeechobee, in St. Cloud. I fish the Florida Crappie Association tournys and have several friends who live down there on the lake. The water is really low there but don't believe everyone when they say there isn't good fish there. I will agree that the river and Fish Eating Creek are the best spots. I prefer the Kissimmee Chain and the Harris Chain. It has been near 90 degrees here and I have stiil been pounding good fish. Here is a link to my post about Sat. trip.http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=69808 You will rarely see those 3lbers here but, man we got some great crappie fishing 12 months out of the year. Drop me a post if you need a guided trip any time of the year.