Mike:
I drove over there the other day...and at least around the
Okeechobee City area...it looks like all the spec fishing is being
done on the Kissimmee River...out of Okeetantie Park area.
I did see some folks trying in the Rim canal...but do not know
what luck they were having. A good place for him to check
and get bait in Okeechobee is Bubbas Tackle Shop next to
McDonalds down close to the lake. Bubba..or his guides will
tell you exactly what is going on. Good Luck to him!