About Lake Okeechobee
Pronounced .... ( O-Key-Cho-Bee )
Lake Okeechobee got it name from two Indian words, "Okee" meaning (Big) and "Chobee" meaning (Water). Located in South Central Florida. Big "O" lies geographically in the center of the State. Okeechobee is famous for it bass, speckle perch, (also called crappie), bluegil , shellcracker fishing, and duck hunting. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail opened by United States Forest Service in June of 1993 is located on top of the Hoover Dike, it is open to hikers and cyclists. The trail runs for 110 miles around the Big "O". Wildlife such as the bald eagle, blue heron, cattle egret, the white ibis, sand hill crane, turkey vulture, owl and countless other species thrive here, including alligator, bobcat, and turkey. On rare occasions you may even spot a Florida Panther.