From two top pro bass anglers DQ’d in one week to the Bassmaster Elites on Lake Okeechobee, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

DiPalma found success in a less-pressured area, breaking from the crowd that often targets Okeechobee’s shallow banks. “This is probably the most unlocked lake in the country,” he said. “Everybody ...

Lake Okeechobee's water level is declining, approaching the lower management threshold, which could impact water supply for agriculture. Despite the ecological challenges, fishing in the ...