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Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Update: Crappie, Bass, and More on a Gorgeous Spring Day
Good morning, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday fishing report for May 10, 2025, coming to you from beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. We're looking at another fantastic spring day with temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:05 this morning, and we'll have sunset around 8:10 tonight, giving you plenty of time on the water.
Wind's staying light today at 6-8 mph from the southwest, creating nice, calm conditions across most of the lake. Water temperature is holding steady in the low 70s, and the lake level is right at full pool.
Now, what's biting? Crappie fishing has been a bit slower in 2025 compared to recent years due to those drought conditions we had back in '22 and '23 that hurt recruitment. But don't worry, there are still plenty of keepers if you know where to look. Your best bet is targeting brush piles along points, especially in the Glaize Arm. Both black and white crappie are holding in 8-15 feet of water. Small jigs in the 1/32 to 1/8 ounce range are working well, particularly in chartreuse. Minnows remain your most reliable bait for consistent action.
Bass fishing is heating up! The spawn is in full swing, making the fish a bit finicky, but they're definitely catchable. Look for them in shallow water around docks and shoreline cover. Big worms, jigs, and topwater baits are all producing. If you're after size rather than numbers, focus on areas with bluegill beds, as the bigger bass are often targeting bluegill right now rather than shad.
Catfish action should be similar to past years, with good fishing through September. White bass fishing is fair - hit those windy points, submerged islands, and long, sloping points using either artificial lures or shad.
For walleye, try trolling crankbaits on steep rocky points and humps. Jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs in bright colors like orange, white, and chartreuse are also productive.
Hot spots this week? I'd recommend checking out the brush piles near Point Randall for crappie. For bass, the docks in the Gravois Arm have been producing consistently. And here's a little nugget for you - if you can find any pockets of slightly stained water, that's gold right now with the lake being so clear everywhere else.
That's all for today's report. Remember to handle those fish with care if you're releasing them. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone!
Wind's staying light today at 6-8 mph from the southwest, creating nice, calm conditions across most of the lake. Water temperature is holding steady in the low 70s, and the lake level is right at full pool.
Now, what's biting? Crappie fishing has been a bit slower in 2025 compared to recent years due to those drought conditions we had back in '22 and '23 that hurt recruitment. But don't worry, there are still plenty of keepers if you know where to look. Your best bet is targeting brush piles along points, especially in the Glaize Arm. Both black and white crappie are holding in 8-15 feet of water. Small jigs in the 1/32 to 1/8 ounce range are working well, particularly in chartreuse. Minnows remain your most reliable bait for consistent action.
Bass fishing is heating up! The spawn is in full swing, making the fish a bit finicky, but they're definitely catchable. Look for them in shallow water around docks and shoreline cover. Big worms, jigs, and topwater baits are all producing. If you're after size rather than numbers, focus on areas with bluegill beds, as the bigger bass are often targeting bluegill right now rather than shad.
Catfish action should be similar to past years, with good fishing through September. White bass fishing is fair - hit those windy points, submerged islands, and long, sloping points using either artificial lures or shad.
For walleye, try trolling crankbaits on steep rocky points and humps. Jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs in bright colors like orange, white, and chartreuse are also productive.
Hot spots this week? I'd recommend checking out the brush piles near Point Randall for crappie. For bass, the docks in the Gravois Arm have been producing consistently. And here's a little nugget for you - if you can find any pockets of slightly stained water, that's gold right now with the lake being so clear everywhere else.
That's all for today's report. Remember to handle those fish with care if you're releasing them. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday fishing report for May 10, 2025, coming to you from beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. We're looking at another fantastic spring day with temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:05 this morning, and we'll have sunset around 8:10 tonight, giving you plenty of time on the water.
Wind's staying light today at 6-8 mph from the southwest, creating nice, calm conditions across most of the lake. Water temperature is holding steady in the low 70s, and the lake level is right at full pool.
Now, what's biting? Crappie fishing has been a bit slower in 2025 compared to recent years due to those drought conditions we had back in '22 and '23 that hurt recruitment. But don't worry, there are still plenty of keepers if you know where to look. Your best bet is targeting brush piles along points, especially in the Glaize Arm. Both black and white crappie are holding in 8-15 feet of water. Small jigs in the 1/32 to 1/8 ounce range are working well, particularly in chartreuse. Minnows remain your most reliable bait for consistent action.
Bass fishing is heating up! The spawn is in full swing, making the fish a bit finicky, but they're definitely catchable. Look for them in shallow water around docks and shoreline cover. Big worms, jigs, and topwater baits are all producing. If you're after size rather than numbers, focus on areas with bluegill beds, as the bigger bass are often targeting bluegill right now rather than shad.
Catfish action should be similar to past years, with good fishing through September. White bass fishing is fair - hit those windy points, submerged islands, and long, sloping points using either artificial lures or shad.
For walleye, try trolling crankbaits on steep rocky points and humps. Jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs in bright colors like orange, white, and chartreuse are also productive.
Hot spots this week? I'd recommend checking out the brush piles near Point Randall for crappie. For bass, the docks in the Gravois Arm have been producing consistently. And here's a little nugget for you - if you can find any pockets of slightly stained water, that's gold right now with the lake being so clear everywhere else.
That's all for today's report. Remember to handle those fish with care if you're releasing them. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone!
Wind's staying light today at 6-8 mph from the southwest, creating nice, calm conditions across most of the lake. Water temperature is holding steady in the low 70s, and the lake level is right at full pool.
Now, what's biting? Crappie fishing has been a bit slower in 2025 compared to recent years due to those drought conditions we had back in '22 and '23 that hurt recruitment. But don't worry, there are still plenty of keepers if you know where to look. Your best bet is targeting brush piles along points, especially in the Glaize Arm. Both black and white crappie are holding in 8-15 feet of water. Small jigs in the 1/32 to 1/8 ounce range are working well, particularly in chartreuse. Minnows remain your most reliable bait for consistent action.
Bass fishing is heating up! The spawn is in full swing, making the fish a bit finicky, but they're definitely catchable. Look for them in shallow water around docks and shoreline cover. Big worms, jigs, and topwater baits are all producing. If you're after size rather than numbers, focus on areas with bluegill beds, as the bigger bass are often targeting bluegill right now rather than shad.
Catfish action should be similar to past years, with good fishing through September. White bass fishing is fair - hit those windy points, submerged islands, and long, sloping points using either artificial lures or shad.
For walleye, try trolling crankbaits on steep rocky points and humps. Jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or twister tail grubs in bright colors like orange, white, and chartreuse are also productive.
Hot spots this week? I'd recommend checking out the brush piles near Point Randall for crappie. For bass, the docks in the Gravois Arm have been producing consistently. And here's a little nugget for you - if you can find any pockets of slightly stained water, that's gold right now with the lake being so clear everywhere else.
That's all for today's report. Remember to handle those fish with care if you're releasing them. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone!