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Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report: Crappie, Bass, Catfish, and More
Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday fishing report for May 3, 2025, straight from beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.
We're looking at another gorgeous spring day on the water with sunrise having come in around 6:10 AM and sunset expected about 8:05 tonight. Weather-wise, we're continuing with partly cloudy skies and temperatures climbing into the low 70s - perfect fishing conditions! Winds remain light today, giving us excellent boat control for working those productive main lake points. As you know, we don't have tidal swings here at the lake, so you'll want to focus on those water temperatures instead.
Fish activity continues to heat up across the lake. Water temps are climbing steadily, putting our fish into their classic spring patterns. Crappie fishing has been somewhat slower this season compared to previous years - those drought conditions back in 2022-2023 affected recruitment. Still, anglers are finding good success targeting brush piles, especially those located on or near points in the Glaize Arm. Your best bet is working brush in the 8-15 foot range with small jigs (1/32 to 1/8 ounce) in chartreuse or white, or going with the old reliable live minnows.
Bass action is picking up nicely with plenty of fish moving shallow. Anglers have been successful flipping to cover, using weightless worms, and throwing spinnerbaits along rocky banks. Several tournament anglers reported quality keepers last week using these techniques.
Catfish are becoming more active as well, with the April-September period traditionally being our best months. Expect similar action to previous years.
White bass fishing should be fair if you target windy points, submerged islands and long, sloping points. For hybrids, check the Truman Dam tailwater where opportunities have been good.
Walleye anglers should try trolling crankbaits near steep rocky points and humps. Another productive technique is working jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs near the bottom. Unlike bass, our walleye seem to prefer bright colored jigs - orange, white, and chartreuse have been working well.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend hitting the brush piles near the 20-mile marker for crappie, especially early morning. For bass, try the rocky points near Gravois Arm. The area around Hurricane Deck Bridge has been producing some nice cats for those soaking cut bait.
Remember to handle those fish properly if you're practicing catch and release to ensure they survive to fight another day. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, y'all, and I'll see you on the water!
We're looking at another gorgeous spring day on the water with sunrise having come in around 6:10 AM and sunset expected about 8:05 tonight. Weather-wise, we're continuing with partly cloudy skies and temperatures climbing into the low 70s - perfect fishing conditions! Winds remain light today, giving us excellent boat control for working those productive main lake points. As you know, we don't have tidal swings here at the lake, so you'll want to focus on those water temperatures instead.
Fish activity continues to heat up across the lake. Water temps are climbing steadily, putting our fish into their classic spring patterns. Crappie fishing has been somewhat slower this season compared to previous years - those drought conditions back in 2022-2023 affected recruitment. Still, anglers are finding good success targeting brush piles, especially those located on or near points in the Glaize Arm. Your best bet is working brush in the 8-15 foot range with small jigs (1/32 to 1/8 ounce) in chartreuse or white, or going with the old reliable live minnows.
Bass action is picking up nicely with plenty of fish moving shallow. Anglers have been successful flipping to cover, using weightless worms, and throwing spinnerbaits along rocky banks. Several tournament anglers reported quality keepers last week using these techniques.
Catfish are becoming more active as well, with the April-September period traditionally being our best months. Expect similar action to previous years.
White bass fishing should be fair if you target windy points, submerged islands and long, sloping points. For hybrids, check the Truman Dam tailwater where opportunities have been good.
Walleye anglers should try trolling crankbaits near steep rocky points and humps. Another productive technique is working jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs near the bottom. Unlike bass, our walleye seem to prefer bright colored jigs - orange, white, and chartreuse have been working well.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend hitting the brush piles near the 20-mile marker for crappie, especially early morning. For bass, try the rocky points near Gravois Arm. The area around Hurricane Deck Bridge has been producing some nice cats for those soaking cut bait.
Remember to handle those fish properly if you're practicing catch and release to ensure they survive to fight another day. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, y'all, and I'll see you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday fishing report for May 3, 2025, straight from beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.
We're looking at another gorgeous spring day on the water with sunrise having come in around 6:10 AM and sunset expected about 8:05 tonight. Weather-wise, we're continuing with partly cloudy skies and temperatures climbing into the low 70s - perfect fishing conditions! Winds remain light today, giving us excellent boat control for working those productive main lake points. As you know, we don't have tidal swings here at the lake, so you'll want to focus on those water temperatures instead.
Fish activity continues to heat up across the lake. Water temps are climbing steadily, putting our fish into their classic spring patterns. Crappie fishing has been somewhat slower this season compared to previous years - those drought conditions back in 2022-2023 affected recruitment. Still, anglers are finding good success targeting brush piles, especially those located on or near points in the Glaize Arm. Your best bet is working brush in the 8-15 foot range with small jigs (1/32 to 1/8 ounce) in chartreuse or white, or going with the old reliable live minnows.
Bass action is picking up nicely with plenty of fish moving shallow. Anglers have been successful flipping to cover, using weightless worms, and throwing spinnerbaits along rocky banks. Several tournament anglers reported quality keepers last week using these techniques.
Catfish are becoming more active as well, with the April-September period traditionally being our best months. Expect similar action to previous years.
White bass fishing should be fair if you target windy points, submerged islands and long, sloping points. For hybrids, check the Truman Dam tailwater where opportunities have been good.
Walleye anglers should try trolling crankbaits near steep rocky points and humps. Another productive technique is working jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs near the bottom. Unlike bass, our walleye seem to prefer bright colored jigs - orange, white, and chartreuse have been working well.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend hitting the brush piles near the 20-mile marker for crappie, especially early morning. For bass, try the rocky points near Gravois Arm. The area around Hurricane Deck Bridge has been producing some nice cats for those soaking cut bait.
Remember to handle those fish properly if you're practicing catch and release to ensure they survive to fight another day. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, y'all, and I'll see you on the water!
We're looking at another gorgeous spring day on the water with sunrise having come in around 6:10 AM and sunset expected about 8:05 tonight. Weather-wise, we're continuing with partly cloudy skies and temperatures climbing into the low 70s - perfect fishing conditions! Winds remain light today, giving us excellent boat control for working those productive main lake points. As you know, we don't have tidal swings here at the lake, so you'll want to focus on those water temperatures instead.
Fish activity continues to heat up across the lake. Water temps are climbing steadily, putting our fish into their classic spring patterns. Crappie fishing has been somewhat slower this season compared to previous years - those drought conditions back in 2022-2023 affected recruitment. Still, anglers are finding good success targeting brush piles, especially those located on or near points in the Glaize Arm. Your best bet is working brush in the 8-15 foot range with small jigs (1/32 to 1/8 ounce) in chartreuse or white, or going with the old reliable live minnows.
Bass action is picking up nicely with plenty of fish moving shallow. Anglers have been successful flipping to cover, using weightless worms, and throwing spinnerbaits along rocky banks. Several tournament anglers reported quality keepers last week using these techniques.
Catfish are becoming more active as well, with the April-September period traditionally being our best months. Expect similar action to previous years.
White bass fishing should be fair if you target windy points, submerged islands and long, sloping points. For hybrids, check the Truman Dam tailwater where opportunities have been good.
Walleye anglers should try trolling crankbaits near steep rocky points and humps. Another productive technique is working jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs near the bottom. Unlike bass, our walleye seem to prefer bright colored jigs - orange, white, and chartreuse have been working well.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend hitting the brush piles near the 20-mile marker for crappie, especially early morning. For bass, try the rocky points near Gravois Arm. The area around Hurricane Deck Bridge has been producing some nice cats for those soaking cut bait.
Remember to handle those fish properly if you're practicing catch and release to ensure they survive to fight another day. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, y'all, and I'll see you on the water!