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Fishing Report for Lake of the Ozarks: Spring Spawns and Hot Bites
Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for April 30, 2025.
Folks, we're hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at the Lake. Water temps have climbed into the upper 50s after that warm spell we had this past weekend. Lake level is holding steady around 656 feet, still a few feet below summer pool, which is giving us good access to those shallow spawning areas.
Sunrise was at 6:10 AM this morning and we'll see sunset at 8:05 PM, so plenty of daylight hours to get on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful day with temps pushing into the low 70s and just a light breeze from the southwest – perfect conditions to be out on the water.
The bass action has been absolutely on fire these past couple weeks. Since the Big Bass Bash earlier this month where an 8-pounder took top honors, we've seen consistent catches of quality fish. The spawn is in full swing now, with plenty of bass on beds in the clearer sections of the lake. For those of you targeting largemouth, focus on those secondary points and gravel banks, especially in pockets with some stained water. Top producers have been white and chartreuse spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits pitched tight to docks.
Crappie fishing remains red hot, with limits being caught daily by both locals and visitors. These slabs are moving shallow now and hanging around brush piles in 5-10 feet of water. Minnows under a float have been deadly, but don't overlook small jigs in white, chartreuse, or black/chartreuse combinations.
If you're looking for some honey holes, try the Gravois arm back in the coves where you'll find some good spawning pockets for bass. For crappie, Anderson Hollow and the docks around the 20-mile marker have been producing consistently.
Remember, with the bass on beds, practice good conservation – snap a quick photo and get those breeding females back in the water quickly.
That's it for today's report from Lake of the Ozarks. This is Artificial Lure reminding you that a bad day fishing still beats a good day at work. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
Folks, we're hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at the Lake. Water temps have climbed into the upper 50s after that warm spell we had this past weekend. Lake level is holding steady around 656 feet, still a few feet below summer pool, which is giving us good access to those shallow spawning areas.
Sunrise was at 6:10 AM this morning and we'll see sunset at 8:05 PM, so plenty of daylight hours to get on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful day with temps pushing into the low 70s and just a light breeze from the southwest – perfect conditions to be out on the water.
The bass action has been absolutely on fire these past couple weeks. Since the Big Bass Bash earlier this month where an 8-pounder took top honors, we've seen consistent catches of quality fish. The spawn is in full swing now, with plenty of bass on beds in the clearer sections of the lake. For those of you targeting largemouth, focus on those secondary points and gravel banks, especially in pockets with some stained water. Top producers have been white and chartreuse spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits pitched tight to docks.
Crappie fishing remains red hot, with limits being caught daily by both locals and visitors. These slabs are moving shallow now and hanging around brush piles in 5-10 feet of water. Minnows under a float have been deadly, but don't overlook small jigs in white, chartreuse, or black/chartreuse combinations.
If you're looking for some honey holes, try the Gravois arm back in the coves where you'll find some good spawning pockets for bass. For crappie, Anderson Hollow and the docks around the 20-mile marker have been producing consistently.
Remember, with the bass on beds, practice good conservation – snap a quick photo and get those breeding females back in the water quickly.
That's it for today's report from Lake of the Ozarks. This is Artificial Lure reminding you that a bad day fishing still beats a good day at work. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for April 30, 2025.
Folks, we're hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at the Lake. Water temps have climbed into the upper 50s after that warm spell we had this past weekend. Lake level is holding steady around 656 feet, still a few feet below summer pool, which is giving us good access to those shallow spawning areas.
Sunrise was at 6:10 AM this morning and we'll see sunset at 8:05 PM, so plenty of daylight hours to get on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful day with temps pushing into the low 70s and just a light breeze from the southwest – perfect conditions to be out on the water.
The bass action has been absolutely on fire these past couple weeks. Since the Big Bass Bash earlier this month where an 8-pounder took top honors, we've seen consistent catches of quality fish. The spawn is in full swing now, with plenty of bass on beds in the clearer sections of the lake. For those of you targeting largemouth, focus on those secondary points and gravel banks, especially in pockets with some stained water. Top producers have been white and chartreuse spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits pitched tight to docks.
Crappie fishing remains red hot, with limits being caught daily by both locals and visitors. These slabs are moving shallow now and hanging around brush piles in 5-10 feet of water. Minnows under a float have been deadly, but don't overlook small jigs in white, chartreuse, or black/chartreuse combinations.
If you're looking for some honey holes, try the Gravois arm back in the coves where you'll find some good spawning pockets for bass. For crappie, Anderson Hollow and the docks around the 20-mile marker have been producing consistently.
Remember, with the bass on beds, practice good conservation – snap a quick photo and get those breeding females back in the water quickly.
That's it for today's report from Lake of the Ozarks. This is Artificial Lure reminding you that a bad day fishing still beats a good day at work. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
Folks, we're hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at the Lake. Water temps have climbed into the upper 50s after that warm spell we had this past weekend. Lake level is holding steady around 656 feet, still a few feet below summer pool, which is giving us good access to those shallow spawning areas.
Sunrise was at 6:10 AM this morning and we'll see sunset at 8:05 PM, so plenty of daylight hours to get on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful day with temps pushing into the low 70s and just a light breeze from the southwest – perfect conditions to be out on the water.
The bass action has been absolutely on fire these past couple weeks. Since the Big Bass Bash earlier this month where an 8-pounder took top honors, we've seen consistent catches of quality fish. The spawn is in full swing now, with plenty of bass on beds in the clearer sections of the lake. For those of you targeting largemouth, focus on those secondary points and gravel banks, especially in pockets with some stained water. Top producers have been white and chartreuse spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits pitched tight to docks.
Crappie fishing remains red hot, with limits being caught daily by both locals and visitors. These slabs are moving shallow now and hanging around brush piles in 5-10 feet of water. Minnows under a float have been deadly, but don't overlook small jigs in white, chartreuse, or black/chartreuse combinations.
If you're looking for some honey holes, try the Gravois arm back in the coves where you'll find some good spawning pockets for bass. For crappie, Anderson Hollow and the docks around the 20-mile marker have been producing consistently.
Remember, with the bass on beds, practice good conservation – snap a quick photo and get those breeding females back in the water quickly.
That's it for today's report from Lake of the Ozarks. This is Artificial Lure reminding you that a bad day fishing still beats a good day at work. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!