Cast a Line
Covering 54,000 acres and over 1,150 miles of shoreline, the Lake of the Ozarks is home to some of the best fishing in the country. The biggest question for the average angler is, “When and where is the best time to catch largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass, etc.?”
For Fishing
If you want to just cut to the chase, call one of The Lake's independent fishing guides. These pros will take you directly to the “hot spots” and give you some pointers on when, where and how to fish the many coves, docks and shorelines at Lake of the Ozarks. Please check out the Missouri Conservation Department's Fishing Prospect Report for more Lake of the Ozarks fishing tips.
Species
The Lake is loaded with a variety of fish species, including:
Largemouth bass |
Spotted bass |
Black and white crappie |
Blue catfish |
Channel catfish |
Flathead catfish |
White bass |
Hybrid striper |
Paddlefish |
Walleye |
Bluegill |
Fishing at State Parks
The Lake’s state parks also attract anglers year-round. Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Osage Beach offers boat ramps, dock fishing and crappie beds. Ha Ha Tonka State Park near Camdenton has two boat docks and allows fishing from marked access points. Numerous bait shops and full-service marinas also serve the area around The Lake.
Tips and Tricks!
See the links below for some great tips and tricks when fishing Lake of the Ozarks.
Vacation Fishing
For over 80 years, Lake of the Ozarks has been home to some of the best fishing in the country.
Spring Fishing
March through May the temps are starting to warm up, the days are getting longer, and the fish are getting active.
Summer Fishing
As the dog days of summer heat up so does the fishing at Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks.
Fall Fishing
With the temps getting cooler & the trees changing colors, fishing at Lake of the Ozarks peaks.
Winter Fishing
Don't let old man winter keep you from some great winter fishing at Lake of the Ozarks.
