Lake Of The OzarksFishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Of The Ozarks?

Lake of the Ozarks is a 54,000-acre lake in Missouri with a max depth of 130 feet created by damming the Osage River. An absolutely massive waterbody, Lake of the Ozarks has over 1,150 miles of moderately developed shoreline which is longer than the coastline of the entire State of California. The Lake contains a large number of fish species including crappie, catfish, white bass, hybrid stripers, spotted bass, largemouth bass, paddlefish, walleye, and bluegill. The Lake is both a top bass lake and trophy crappie destination. The lake contains plenty of fish-attracting cover and lake structure including boat docks, brush piles, ledges, creek channels, points, and humps. Largemouth can be found in spawning patterns in shallow water in spring months like March but as things heat up in April they’ll move to hard bottom banks in transition. During this time they can be found with football jigs with soft plastic trailers and spinnerbaits. As the water warms in May, these largemouth bass can be caught with topwater baits until they move to much deeper water in the heat of the summer. Deeper fish can be found on submerged structure with deep diving crank baits and a wide range of finesse tactics. Slot limits exist for both crappie and bass which was contributed to a healthy population of both species. It isn’t uncommon to find 8-9 pound largemouth in Lake of the Ozarks, especially in the spring months as bass are evenly distributed throughout the lake's arms and coves. Spotted bass can be found near rocks and deep drop offs. Find the structure and you’ll find the fish on this big Lake.

Q: What is Lake Of The Ozarks's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Of The Ozarks is a 53869.98 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Of The Ozarks?

Lake Of The Ozarks contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish.

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Lake Of The Ozarks Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

85 Reports on Lake Of The Ozarks

19 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

LakeDelavanKid
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
Shade lines were key with the sun, the redline hooks are legit keep them pinned !
Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Of The Ozarks
Hotbait
Berkley Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait Northern Lights / 4 3/8"
$14.99
VMC RedLine Series Finesse Treble #4
$7.99
VMC RedLine Series Finesse Treble #5
Out of Stock
LakeDelavanKid
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Umbrella Rigs
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Umbrella Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
A 112+1 with redline hooks as well as an a-rig proved to be deadly.
Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Of The Ozarks
Hotbait
Shane's Baits Domin8or Umbrella Rig 5 Wire/8 Blade / 1/2 oz
Out of Stock
Dirty Jigs Matt Stefan Guppy Head 1/8 oz / Gizzard Shad / 1/0
$6.99
Berkley Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait MF Tennessee Shad / 4 3/8"
$14.99
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 2.8" Smallmouth Magic / 2.8"
$6.49
VMC RedLine Series Finesse Treble #5
Out of Stock
LakeDelavanKid
Gold Ambassador
3/13/23
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Umbrella Rigs
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Umbrella Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)
Tough outing fun day, key was covering key wind blown points and putting in nail weights in teasers so then run more fluid.
Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Of The Ozarks
Hotbait
Shane's Baits Mini Blades of Glory Umbrella Rig 5 Wire/4 Blade / 1/2 oz
$14.99
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Sight Flash / 3.3"
$6.49

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Top ProductsReported on Lake Of The Ozarks for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

RkCrawler 55 Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/5"

Hotbait

SPRO

RkCrawler 55 Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/5"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$11.19

Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 4 Willow Blade / 3/8 oz

Best Seller

Yum

Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 4 Willow Blade / 3/8 oz

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$13.79

6th Sense

Provoke 106X Jerkbait Sensory Shad / 4 1/8"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

HotbaitOn Sale

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Magic / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$5.62~~$7.49~~

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Electric Shad / 3.8"

Best Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Electric Shad / 3.8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$6.49

SPRO

RkCrawler 55 MD Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$11.19

Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 3 7/8"

Megabass

Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 3 7/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$19.99

Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Sight Flash / 3.3"

Best Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Sight Flash / 3.3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$6.49

Stunna 112 Jerkbait Stealth Shad / 4 3/8"

Hotbait

Berkley

Stunna 112 Jerkbait Stealth Shad / 4 3/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait Northern Lights / 4 3/8"

Hotbait

Berkley

Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait Northern Lights / 4 3/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

Domin8or Umbrella Rig 5 Wire/8 Blade / 1/2 oz

Hotbait

Shane's Baits

Domin8or Umbrella Rig 5 Wire/8 Blade / 1/2 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$22.99

Dirty Jigs

Matt Stefan Guppy Head 1/8 oz / Gizzard Shad / 1/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$6.99

Fat Swing Impact 2.8" Smallmouth Magic / 2.8"

Best Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 2.8" Smallmouth Magic / 2.8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$6.49

Mini Blades of Glory Umbrella Rig 5 Wire/4 Blade / 1/2 oz

Hotbait

Shane's Baits

Mini Blades of Glory Umbrella Rig 5 Wire/4 Blade / 1/2 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$14.99

Hotbait

BioSpawn

ExoStick Candy Grass / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$5.49

Original Wiggle Wart Natural Red Crayfish / 2"

Hotbait

Storm

Original Wiggle Wart Natural Red Crayfish / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$5.99

On Sale

Berkley

Frittside 5 Ghost Morning Dawn / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$6.49~~$10.99~~

Pointer 78SP Jerkbait MS American Shad / 3"

Hotbait

Lucky Craft

Pointer 78SP Jerkbait MS American Shad / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$16.99

Original Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Chartreuse Sexy Shad

Hotbait

Z-Man

Original Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Chartreuse Sexy Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.49

Best Seller

Big Bite Baits

Kamikaze Swimon Pearl / 4 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$4.29

Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Megabass

Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$24.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Z-Man

Big TRD Green Pumpkin / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$4.49

Strike King

Bitsy Flip Jig 3/8 oz / Black and Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$2.39

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait Mat Emerald Shad / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Megabass

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait Mat Emerald Shad / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$24.99

Skirted Twin Tail Grub 5" / Watermelon Red

Hotbait

Chompers

Skirted Twin Tail Grub 5" / Watermelon Red

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Finesse Jigs

$6.99

Other Top Reported Products

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

3 Fishing Reports

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$26.99

Best Seller

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 12lb / 200 Yards

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$21.99

VMC

RedLine Series Finesse Treble #5

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$7.99

Best Seller

Shimano

Vanford Spinning Reel 2500 / 6.0:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$239.99

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$209.99

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$15.79

St. Croix

Mojo Bass Casting Rods 7'1" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$150.00

VMC

RedLine Series Drop Shot Hook #1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$6.99

Swagger Tungsten

Vader No Chip Casting Drop Shot Weights 1/16 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.79

Shimano

Curado K Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$189.99

St. Croix

Victory Casting Rods 6'8" / Medium / Extra-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$210.00

Lowrance

ActiveTarget 2 System (Module + Transducer + Mounts) ActiveTarget 2 System (Module + Transducer + Mounts)

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$1699.00

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$249.99

Daiwa

Rebellion Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Light / Regular

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$199.99

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Lake Of The Ozarks

Choose a top technique based upon Lake Of The Ozarks Reports filed by local anglers.

Hard Jerkbaits 42%

Drop Shot 11%

Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') 11%

Umbrella Rigs 11%

Bladed Jigs 5%

Finesse Jigs 5%

Neko Rigs 5%

Spinnerbaits 5%

Structure Jigs 5%

Lake Of The OzarksFishing Reports

Lake Of The Ozarks Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Of The Ozarks

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Umbrella Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Of The Ozarks

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Umbrella Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)

Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Of The Ozarks

Top ProductsReported on Lake Of The Ozarks for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

Other Top Reported Products

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Lake Of The Ozarks

Learn More about Lake Of The Ozarks

What do you need to know about Lake Of The Ozarks?

What is Lake Of The Ozarks's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Lake Of The Ozarks?