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Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report: Sizzling Summer Bite, Crappie, Bass, and Catfish Action Heating Up

Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report: Sizzling Summer Bite, Crappie, Bass, and Catfish Action Heating Up

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 Lake of the Ozarks is serving up classic June fishing conditions, and the summer bite is absolutely on fire right now. The sun rose this morning at 5:44 a.m. and will set at 8:36 p.m., giving anglers a long window to capitalize on active fish. With water temps hovering in the low 70s—around 73 degrees lately according to local guides—the fish are in prime feeding mode. The lake is sitting just below full pool thanks to recent rain and some steady current generation, which keeps the fish scattered but hungry.

Recent reports have seen tournament anglers bringing in solid weights, and folks fishing for fun are landing good numbers too. As of this week, there have been several keeper-sized largemouth bass caught, with three tipping the tape at 17 inches and one stretching to an impressive 19.5 inches. The evening tournaments have been especially productive, so don’t overlook that dusk bite.

Bass are hanging mid-depth, focusing around the mouths of creeks, secondary points, and docks set along channel swings with nearby cover. Brush piles, submerged metal, and deeper boat docks are all holding fish—key in on those current breaks and suspended structure. On some days, the fish are up chasing, while other days they’re hugging cover. Versatility in your approach is the name of the game.

For bait and tackle, small jigs (1/32 to 1/8 ounce) and minnows remain best for crappie, especially near brush piles and structure on points. Bass are biting a variety of lures—soft plastics like creature baits and worms are local favorites, but don’t sleep on crankbaits and spinnerbaits when the fish are active. Black and chartreuse patterns are pulling bites, especially when the water has a little stain from recent rains.

Catfishing is solid and should stay that way through September, with both channel and blue cats on the prowl. Nightcrawlers, cut shad, and prepared baits will all get action along flats, channel edges, and deeper holes. White bass are also fair right now—look for them busting shad on windy points and submerged islands. If you want to try your hand at walleye, try trolling bright crankbaits on steep, rocky points or humps.

Hot spots this week include the mouths of major creeks off the Niangua and Glaize Arms, and the docks along the channel swings near the 10-20 mile markers. Brush piles placed by the MDC are always worth a cast—check their website for the latest GPS coordinates.

Fish are feeding well, whether you’re casting jigs for crappie, working plastics for bass, or soaking bait for catfish. Just remember to mix up your presentation and don’t be afraid to move if the action slows down.

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