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A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at the office!


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Fishing at lake of the oarks

Fishing in Lake of the Ozarks is a popular activity that attracts tourists and locals alike.

This scenic lake, located in central Missouri, is renowned for its diverse fish species and abundant fishing opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, the Lake of the Ozarks is a great place to cast a line and experience the thrill of fishing.


The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and walleye, which makes it a popular destination for anglers from all over the country. The best time to fish is typically in the spring and fall when fish are more active and easier to catch. However, you can fish year-round in the lake and still find plenty of fish.


For those who want a guided fishing experience, there are many professional fishing guides available who can provide you with equipment, bait, and knowledge of the best fishing spots. These guides can also provide advice and tips to help you improve your fishing skills, whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner. For those who prefer to fish on their own, rental boats and fishing gear are readily available for hire so that you can explore the lake at your own pace.


Fishing in Lake of the Ozarks is an experience not to be missed for any angler or tourist. With its abundant fish species, scenic surroundings, and range of other outdoor activities, this lake is a top tourist destination for those looking for a unique and memorable vacation. Whether you're looking to relax and enjoy nature or to challenge yourself with a new fishing experience, Lake of the Ozarks is the place to be. So why not pack your fishing gear, grab your family or friends, and head to Lake of the Ozarks for a fishing vacation you'll never forget!

Close By Fishing Guides

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Mike's Guide Service

Big Ed's Guide Service, Bass Fishing

Big Ed's Guide Service, Bass Fishing

1580 Cherokee Rd #2a,

 Lake Ozark, MO 65049

314-517-3520

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Big Ed's Guide Service, Bass Fishing

Big Ed's Guide Service, Bass Fishing

Big Ed's Guide Service, Bass Fishing

1117 Dogwood Rd, 

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

573-692-6710


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Catching Ozarks Fishing Guide

Big Ed's Guide Service, Bass Fishing

Catching Ozarks Fishing Guide

199 Wilmore Rd,

 Lake Ozark, MO 65049

314-800-3364

Bait/Tackel Stores

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Fitz Fishing Tackle & Supplies

4 Seasons Convenient Store (Bait)

4 Seasons Convenient Store (Bait)

14-mintue drive 

3621 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065

573.693.9299

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4 Seasons Convenient Store (Bait)

4 Seasons Convenient Store (Bait)

4 Seasons Convenient Store (Bait)

4-mintue drive

4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

573.365.6989

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Minit Mart

4 Seasons Convenient Store (Bait)

Minit Mart

10-mintue drive  

1780 Bagnell Dam Blvd, 

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

573-365-5777

Lake of the OZarks Fishing Tournaments

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Home to some of the largest bass tournaments in the country!

 Are you looking to competitively fish?  Lake of the Ozarks hosts over 300 fishing tournaments a year. No matter the time of year, fishermen and women can find a tournament for all skill levels from, professional to kids. 

FISHING TOURNAMENT/RESOURCES

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BIG BASS BASH

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Anglers in Action

The Big Bass Bash® has strived to give "the weekend" angler a chance to win huge cash prizes like the pro's. 

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Anglers in Action

Anglers in Action

Anglers in Action

 One of the largest Bass Tournament Trails in the Midwest. 1st place at all qualifying tournaments wins a guaranteed $10,000. 

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Bassing Bob

Anglers in Action

Bassing Bob

Provider of local and weekend anglers, vacationers and tournament fishermen access to interactive Lake of the Ozarks maps, daily fishing reports 

Lake Of the Ozark's Fish

Largemouth bass

Black and white crappie

Largemouth bass

largemouth bass

The largemouth bass thrives in warm, moderately clear waters with little or no current. This species is most active at dawn and dusk. 

Spotted bass

Black and white crappie

Largemouth bass

Spotted Bass

It is abundant in most large Ozark reservoirs, where it generally is found at depths greater than those occupied by other black basses.

Black and white crappie

Black and white crappie

Black and white crappie

Black and White Crappie

Near vegetation and submerged woody structure in shallow water during spawning period. Most active in evening and nighttime but can be seen during all times of the day.

Blue catfish

Flathead catfish

Black and white crappie

Blue catfish

The blue catfish is a big-river fish, preferring swift chutes, pools with noticeable current, and silt-free substrates of sand, gravel, and rubble.

Channel catfish

Flathead catfish

Flathead catfish

Channel catfish

During the day, adult channel catfish retire to deep water or lie about drift piles, submerged logs, or other cover. At night, they move onto riffles or into the shallows of pools to feed.

Flathead catfish

Flathead catfish

Flathead catfish

Flathead Catfish

Adults move at night from deeper water or cover to riffles and the shallows of pools to feed. The young remain continuously on the riffles but are active only at night.

White bass

Hybrid striper

Hybrid striper

White bass

The white bass inhabits the deeper pools of streams and the open waters of lakes and reservoirs. It tends to avoid waters that are continuously turbid and is most often found over a firm sandy or rocky bottom. This species is most active at dawn and dusk.

Hybrid striper

Hybrid striper

Hybrid striper

Hybrid Striper

Hybrids appear to be attracted to flowing water, as in the tailwaters below dams while water is exiting the dam, and near natural springs and the mouths of feeder creeks after heavy rains. Hybrids tend to frequent areas that are beside the fastest water.

Paddlefish

Hybrid striper

Paddlefish

Paddlefish

Paddlefish live mostly in open waters of big rivers, swimming continuously near the surface, and likely don’t have a specific home range. As waters rise in spring, paddlefish move upstream to gravel bars to spawn. 

Walleye

Bluegill

Paddlefish

Walleye

In the Current River, most are found in pools 12 feet or deeper where the bottom is broken up by boulders or submerged logs. By day they stay in these depths. At night they move to shallower water.

Bluegill

Bluegill

Bluegill

They prefer deeper pools and backwaters of low-gradient streams, particularly in overflow pools along river floodplains. They do not tolerate high turbidity and thrive best in warm, clear waters with aquatic plants or other cover.

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