Fishing Reports
Missouri
Lake
Species
Season
911 Fishing Reports
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
71°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
65°
Last weekend at Stockton Lake, we doubled up on tournaments to maximize the day. Kicked off at 6:30 a.m. out of Old State Park, buzzbait in hand, and we found some early fry guarders though just little guys. We mixed it up with a pink floating worm, then transitioned offshore with football jigs and the Cokie. We probably caught around 40 fish, but our best 5 only weighed 12.36 just couldn’t connect with a big kicker. The pattern was clear: bigger rocks, flat points with boulders, even brush piles in the backs of pockets fish were everywhere, all phases. The bigger bite will come, and that deep bite is setting up soon. If you’re heading down, you’ll catch plenty! Tackle’s linked, use code LUKE10 for 10% off at Omnia.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
70°
Flipping brush
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
65°
Launching out of Shawnee Bend near the dam, we were met with a lake 10 feet high—which meant one thing: flipping flooded bushes. We focused on shallow, flooded cover all day and caught plenty of fish, though many were short. Running up the Pomme de Terre arm, we flipped Motion Fishing Tungsten Tank jigs and Texas-rigged brush hogs. My partner Greg and I found the fish deep in the middle of the bushes. The key was targeting steeper banks where the cover was more manageable. When we found the right set, we’d get flurries of 3–5 bites in a row. The fish were spread out—from the backs of creeks to main lake points—and they’ll remain that way through the post-spawn period. If you’re heading to Truman Lake, it’s prime flipping season. Get those flipping sticks ready with a half-ounce brush hog or a Tungsten Tank jig. It’s one of my favorite ways to catch bass! And don’t forget—stock up at Omnia with code LUKE10 to save 10%.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
65°
Lake of the Ozarks (May 2) a chilly but beautiful May morning, I targeted both spawning fish behind docks and post-spawn fish off main lake points. Early on, I skipped a hollow-belly Berkley Swamp Lord Frog behind docks. Despite a slow start, a few blow-ups helped fill the boat. Transitioning offshore, I found my biggest fish—a 4.5-pounder—schooling on bait and caught it on a Megabass Magdraft the frog to round out a limit, though no other big bites came. In the afternoon, boat traffic picked up. I tried offshore points again, landing one on a minnow but facing finicky fish. Late in the day, I caught a few more around takeoff, but they didn’t upgrade the bag. I ended up with just over 12 pounds, finishing 30th. One more solid frog bite would’ve made the difference! If you’re heading to Lake of the Ozarks, stay versatile—from points to behind-the-dock shade lines. And for tackle, don’t forget to use code LUKE10 at Omnia Fishing to save 10%!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Underspins
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
61°
Fishing shallow to the bank.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
70°
Pitching jig over big rocks
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Neko Rigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
Largemouth on beds near wooden structure, super light neko rig would get eaten on the fall over the bed
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
63°
Fishing the Big Bash Bass- Bass were holding at the bottom, tight to cover.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
62°
Pomme de Terre Lake Fishing Report Made a trip over to Pomme de Terre Lake out of Hermitage to shoot some content around the Motion Fishing Tungsten Tank Jig, and the timing couldn’t have been much better. The bite was flat out active. There was no shortage of hooksets all day long, and the Tank Jig definitely did some damage. I mixed in a few other baits just to keep tabs on what the fish were willing to do, and it became pretty clear there are multiple ways to catch them right now. We focused on clear water flooded bushes around spawning areas, and the fish were set up exactly where you’d expect them to be this time of year. Flipping those bushes was by far the most consistent pattern, but there were also plenty of opportunities to get bites up top. Frogs and glide baits both produced, especially when covering water and triggering reaction bites, but if you wanted steady action, flipping was the deal. Most of our bites came shallow, tight to that flooded cover. While we didn’t run into a lot of big ones, the numbers made up for it in a big way. We were probably in the neighborhood of 50 hooksets on the day, which made for a fun and productive trip. When I set the jig down, I picked up a 1/2 oz tungsten weight paired with a beaver-style bait and a Trokar TK130 flipping hook. That setup is always a reliable bite-getter anytime you’re around flooded cover, and it continued to produce throughout the day. Key Takeaways: * Target flooded bushes in clear water near spawning areas * Flipping is the most consistent pattern * Frogs and glide baits can generate explosive topwater bites * Fish are shallow and set up tight to cover * Expect numbers over size right now If you’re heading to Pomme, keep it simple. Tie on your favorite shallow water baits, get around flooded bushes, and you should be in for a better-than-average day with plenty of action. If you’re low on spring tackle, now’s a great time to restock. You can grab everything you need from Omnia Fishing and use code Luke10 to save 10%.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
65°
After huge storms rolled through overnight, the temp dropped BIG with the starting air temp around 45 and the high only around 60. Water temps dropped almost 5 or more degrees in some places. The water was also BROWN. Visibility was next to zero as you went up all the rivers. The lake was raising almost 1/2ft every day and they were running almost 40k! 1 3 pounder was lost next to a dock on a main lake point and 2 dinks got hungry enough to actually bite. A lot of fishing were being graphed at 15-20 ft seemingly staged up but not willing to move up
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
66°
Lake 657.2 and they were pulling a LOT of water. Flow was over 30k with big storms rolling in. All the fish were caught on main lake points from the 4 corners, down the big Niangua and up the Osage. The swimbait was running slow on a 3/16 oz head.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
Lake was at 656.9 and there was a heavy rain the night before. 5 fish were caught on points using the 3xd, 1.5, and ozark flash 3/4oz spinnerbait. The wind was up around 10-15mph. NBAA had a tournament championship and one person said they lost a 4 pounder on a bank in between points down the Grand Glaize arm. Water temps ranged from 68 in the Glaize all the way up to 70 in the Gravois
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
65°
Fish are staged up on shallow docks near and in spawning pockets. You can catch limits of 15-16” fish and will mix in some large females. This one was already on a bed and caught it blind fishing in those areas. I would focus on any type of cover you see. Shallow floats, cables, wood, rock, any type of vertical concrete……..
Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1
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Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Reel Left / 7.1:1
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Lg)
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
We kicked off at Old State Park for a USA Bassin tournament,about 25 boats, all chasing glory (or at least a good story). I started where I’d nailed them last weekend, but the wind had other plans, the cold winds had ruined those areas . The Magdraft was my weapon of choice, but those fish ghosted me. So we made a run down mid-lake. hello, Mutton Creek, my old friend. Boom! Fish on. The big gizzard shad were having a full-on rave, following baits to the boat. The bites were playing hard to get, but when they hit, they meant business. We worked those secondary points and pockets like we owned them. My buddy, bless his heart, lost a couple heartbreakers a 4 and a 3 pounder. Ouch. But as it warmed up, the rising lake from Friday’s rain gave me a shot I tossed a Berkley Swamp Lord frog into some bushes, and BAM, Big Bass of the day 4.54 lbs! We took second place with 14.99 lbs—15 lbs won, so yeah, we got a little “kicked in the nads” moment. But hey, the Nitro 20XL handled that wind like a champ! If you’re coming to Stockton lake the pattern has been there is no pattern, fish are in all phases of the spawn and a lot of different tactics are working. I have been having the confidence to fish for less bites with the Swimbait but usually they have been bigger when I got one. If you’re hitting Stockton, you’ve got options flipping is probably solid, but for me, it was frogs, buzzbaits, and that trusty Magdraft. Post-spawn will be fire, so stay ready. For more laughs, fish talk hit me up @lukerouthfishing, or to save on your tackle and Pro subscription, use code LUKE10 on Omnia.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
62°
This Saturday, we fished OMTT out of PB2. We ran up to the Hurricane Deck area—my partner had been on fish there. The bite was tough, but we started with a bang: he caught a 3.5- to 4-pounder on a creature bait. I followed with a solid 3.5-pounder on a spinnerbait. After a long lull, we headed back toward takeoff and filled our limit on a green pumpkin and B Hite Delight JackHammer chatterbait. The fish were set up behind docks in the back corners, easier to catch in that cleaner water. Most were halfway back on secondary points. We ended with 16.13 pounds, finishing 48th out of 200 boats. We just needed one more kicker fish! If you’re heading to Lake of the Ozarks, you can wind ’em or fish the bottom—trust your confidence. And for your tackle, use code LUKE10 on Omnia Fishing for 10% off!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Lg)
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
So, we joined the South Seekers Bass Club, and with the wind howling, they let us trailer around like a bunch of weather-dodging strategists. First stop, boom a chunky 3.5- to 4-pounder on a Megabass Magdraft! That Magdraft and the Clutch Eco glide bait were the stars of the show. We tried flipping a baby brush hog, but those fish just shrugged us off no size there. The real fun was chasing those pre-spawn clusters from main lake points, secondary points, all the way back. Honestly, the fish were scattered like kids playing hide and-seek. Secondary points probably gave us the best bite, but we were catching fish all over from the main lake down to mid-lake, state park, Mutton Creek you name it, we ran there. Tip of the day: when it’s windy, fish the wind and have fun with it. Oh, and if you need those baits, LUKE10 saves you 10% at Omnia Fishing because why not catch fish and save a little too?
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
60°
Slowing down and really working the cover seem to be the ticket for me.
