Good morning Lake of the Ozarks anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your November 26, 2025, fishing report. The Ozarks are draped in that true late-fall feel—quiet coves, chilly breeze, and that hint of winter knocking at the shoreline.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:41 AM and sunset will be at 6:04 PM, making for about 11 hours and 23 minutes of daylight today. No tides here in the heartland, but you’ll want to time your outings around solunar peaks: today’s major feeding windows run 12:28 AM to 2:28 AM and 12:53 PM to 2:53 PM, with minor flurries from 7:06 AM to 8:06 AM and 7:50 PM to 8:50 PM. Even with cooler temps—you’re looking at mid-50s for highs, light winds, and dry skies—the fish are still holding active, especially as the crescent moon begins its subtle build, currently sitting at about 4%[SolunarForecast].

Bass action has been the big headline lately. According to Major League Fishing, anglers are boating good numbers of largemouth and spotted bass, with the occasional smallmouth coming in from the lower end and around rocky main lake points. Most successful patterns lately have revolved around the Alabama rig. The pros are “throwing the rig or a jerkbait on the lower end,” especially where water clarity holds and baitfish are kicking up. In brush or along secondary, chunk-rock points, the Alabama rig has produced, especially once the sun warms things a touch after 11 AM[Major League Fishing].

If you’re into jerkbaits, the Megabass Vision 110+1 in pro blue is a proven winner, notably near the mouth of the Gravois Arm. Football jigs—like a 3/4-ounce Crock-O-Gator Football Jig paired with a NetBait Paca Chunk—are catching those deeper fish holding tight to bottom cover. Some have also been scoring with deep-diving crankbaits, but only when worked slow and with patience[Major League Fishing].

Crappie are a classic Lake of the Ozarks fall treat, and dock shooting is still producing. Locals are noticing that crappie have gotten sharper, hiding deeper in shade, but they’re still catchable with small plastics and hair jigs, especially on the deeper docks near creek channel swings. Downsize baits and use light line for your best shot[Youtuber “These Dock Crappie Are SMART!”].

As temperatures dip into the 40s overnight, fish are moving slightly deeper mid-morning but can still be found moving up as the day warms. Don’t forget to try finesse plastics—Ned rigs with Z-Man GrubZ or CrawZ have produced aggressive strikes from both bass and the occasional big crappie. Anglers posting reviews at Discount Tackle call them “deadly for bass” and “magic for larger bass,” especially when fished slow along rocky banks or around isolated brush.

For bait, if you prefer live options, minnows remain strong for both crappie and spotted bass, but most are relying on artificials to cover more water this time of year.

Top hot spots this week:
- Gravois Arm: For mixed bags on jerkbaits and A-rigs, focus just off main-lake points and secondary ledges near deeper brush.
- Little Niangua River Arm: Spring-fed and running warmer than the main lake, this arm is holding active fish—especially bass moving between deep holes and shallow flats. Best late morning and just before sunset.

One more thing—your best bet is to fish patient and slow as these lake fish start prepping for their winter haunts. Stay safe, dress warm, and remember—sometimes the best bite comes on that last cast.

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Artificial Lure bringing you the Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for this brisk November 25th morning.

Daybreak hit the water just before 7 AM today, painting a frosty landscape. We're looking at a classic late November forecast: mid-30s at sunrise ramping up to low 50s by afternoon, with mostly clear skies and light north winds keeping things chilly but comfortable. The lake level holds steady around 657 feet, with slow water generation out of Bagnell Dam. No tides here—just watch the wind and the moon, which is waxing and will brighten up the nighttime bite for those brave enough for after-dark slabs.

Fish activity has shifted deep. Bass anglers in last weekend’s Toyota Series faced tough bites, but those who moved and hit isolated docks close to main lake points found consistent keepers. Jared Lintner hauled almost 52 pounds over three days with a dock run pattern, targeting docks both shallow (just over a foot) and deep (boat in 55 feet). Most pros reported 50 fish a day, but only a handful of keepers, so be ready for lots of dinks and a few quality fish in the mix. Lintner’s top baits: a blue magic swim jig tipped with a white Zoom Z Craw, a classic brown flipping jig, and he switched to a white/gold Chatterbait with a white Zako trailer when the sun was out. If you’re chasing bass today, don’t ignore a Whopper Plopper or topwater lure for that surprise big bite, especially if the wind picks up mid-morning.

Crappie action is typical for late fall. Chris Emery told Wired2Fish the best bet is brushpiles and stake beds in 10–20 feet on the Osage arm where the water's stained. Early and cloudy? Crappie suspend just over cover. As the sun climbs, they drop tight to brush. Clear water patterns call for working bluff drop-offs and main-lake docks sitting over 30 feet. On sunny days, fish shaded dock pockets; on overcast mornings, look for fish suspended near floats. A Baby Shad (ATX Lure Company) on a 1/8-ounce jighead is the ticket. Color choice: black/chartreuse or black/pink in low-light, chartreuse/white and blue ice when sun's out.

Recent catches have been strong. Tournament results show several bags in the high teens for bass, and Mason Chambers, fishing as a co-angler, bagged the biggest crappie string with a 14-9 limit, including multiple 4-pounders after switching to a Whopper Plopper late in the afternoon. Most winter crappie run 11–13 inches, but some slabs over 15 inches are coming in for persistent jig draggers.

Hot spots today:
- **Gravois Arm**: Look for main lake points and isolated docks, especially if they sit over sudden depth changes. Bass are scattered but the bigger fish are here if you work the structure thoroughly.
- **Osage Arm brushpiles**: Classic for late fall crappie. Use electronics to find deep brush. Stake beds in 10+ feet are holding better numbers as water temperature drops.
- **Ha Ha Tonka State Park area**: The coves nearby offer good protection from wind and easy access to docks and deeper bluffs, perfect for both bass and crappie.

Best baits right now:
- For bass: Swim jigs (blue/white), flipping jigs (brown), Chatterbaits (white/gold), and topwater lures like the Whopper Plopper.
- For crappie: 1/8-ounce jigheads with Baby Shad soft plastics, changing colors with light conditions—chartreuse, black, white, and blue.

Local advice: Keep moving. Cover water. The best fish are hitting as the sun starts warming the docks and brush, so plan on a late morning push. Deep water near isolated structure is proving most reliable.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Monday, November 24th, 2025. Water conditions are classic late fall around here: the Bagnell Dam lake level sits steady at 657.0 feet, with light generation holding the surface temps around 65 degrees, ideal for that transition bite. Weather’s starting cold early, but we’ll see warming into the high 50s by afternoon under mostly clear skies, so dress for layers and expect a good window once the sun’s up. Sunrise hit at 6:58 AM, and sunset’s at 4:52 PM, with just over nine hours of daylight to work the banks and coves. Keep in mind we’re dealing with a First Quarter Moon, which is boosting those solunar bite times—major windows were from 6:20–8:20 AM and again tonight from 6:36–8:36 PM, so plan your day with those peaks in mind. There’s no true tide here, but these lunar cycles definitely impact fish movement.

Recent catches have been lively for late November, with local guides reporting solid action on largemouth and spotted bass. Most boats are returning with limits—best bags weighing in around 16–18 pounds, and plenty of fish in the 2–4 pound range. Crappie are running tight to brush, and there’s a handful of muskie and white bass up near the Truman Dam side. Catfish are still biting but mostly deep; flatheads and blues, some in the 8–15 pound slot.

Early morning bites have responded best to shad-style jerkbaits—think 5-inch Deps Sakamata Shad on a 1/2-ounce head or the Z-Man Jerk ShadZ in smelt, especially near timber and steeper channel swings, according to local tournament anglers. The Crock-O-Gator football jig (3/4-ounce) tipped with a NetBait Paca Chunk continues to land bigger bass off main lake points and brush piles. For crappie, double minnow rigs and small tubes in chartreuse or monkey milk are working well around docks and deeper cover.

By midday, gradually shift to a deeper pattern: umbrella rigs loaded with swimbaits like Bass Pro Speed Shad are finding suspended fish over trees and ledges. Don’t ignore a traditional drop shot with a Roboworm Straight Tail for stubborn bass holding deep. If the surface heats up, a War Eagle spinnerbait in white/gold or a Strike King 1.5 squarebill is reliable for covering shallow water in the backs of creeks.

Right now, Jennings Branch Cove and McCoy Branch Cove are hot spots for numbers, especially at dawn when bass are chasing shad. Further up near Bagnell Dam, rocky points remain consistent for larger fish, as do brush piles in Lotell Hollow Cove for crappie and the occasional white bass blitz. Main lake bluffs and deep docks between mile markers 1 and 6 are also producing—those shaded docks tend to hold quality fish when the sun’s high.

Best bait recommendations: live shad or big minnows for trophy catfish, small jigs for crappie, and the aforementioned jerkbaits, jigs, and umbrella rigs for bass. If you’re targeting numbers, stick to plastics and slow presentations; for size, lean on reaction baits in shad and craw colors.

That’s the rundown for today at Lake of the Ozarks—expect decent action, focus your efforts on those major bite windows, and don’t be afraid to try something new if the familiar stuff runs quiet. Thanks for tuning in to your fishing report, and remember to hit subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Artificial Lure here on the Lake of the Ozarks with your Friday, November 21, 2025, fishing report. Another chilly morning—air temps just above freezing at sunrise, which crept up around 6:56 AM. Highs should touch 49°F today with mostly clear skies and just a light northwest breeze about 7 mph. Water temps are down into the low 50s across most of the lake and clarity is decent out past the mouths of large coves. Sunset will be at 4:54 PM, so plan your afternoon sets accordingly.

No tide to wrangle with on Lake of the Ozarks, but the fall drawdown’s about finished and the lake’s holding steady. Depths are typical for late November—still enough water over the brush but lower in the backs, especially on those shallow flats.

Bass action has been steady, leaning toward a classic late-fall pattern. Recent video updates from anglers on the lake, like those from November 18 and Veterans Day, show good numbers of largemouth and spotted bass pulled from secondary points and brush piles mid-morning through early afternoon.

The best bites have been coming with a two-part approach. Early in the day, work topwater along outside docks, especially in the clearer arms like Gravois and Glaize. Classic walking baits—think Zara Spook Jr.—are still drawing strikes if you get out just before the sun pops over the treeline. Once the sun’s out, most locals are switching over to brush piles and chunk rock banks. That’s where jigs in green pumpkin with a little orange or blue flake, as well as finesse worms on shaky heads, are getting hit. Spinnerbaits fished slow, bumping cover, will pick up those stubborn fish holding tight.

Soft plastics rigged Texas style or on a shaky head are getting bit along dock walkways and submerged wood. Several solid keepers, mostly 2–4 pounds with the occasional kicker, have weighed in at the scales for folks targeting brush in the 10- to 20-foot range this week, based on updates from Major League Fishing and YouTube recaps from Austin & Bernie’s outings. Crankbaits—shad or crawfish patterns—also accounted for a few nice bass, especially on windblown banks and points.

Crappie are showing steady in Gravois Arm and mid-lake brush. Recent reports say folks are hauling in fish up to 12 inches. Best trick has been a 2-inch Bobby Garland Baby Shad or a crappie stinger in pearl or chartreuse, fished on a light jig just over the brush at 10–15 feet. Minnows are also working, especially midday once the sun gets high and the fish hold a little tighter to cover.

Catfishing’s hit or miss, but a few decent blues have been caught on cut shad and nightcrawlers set out along channel drops and outside the main river bends. Best luck is after dark or right before daylight.

If you’re looking for hotspots, check out:
- **Brush piles along the mouths of Gravois and Northshore coves:** Consistent for both bass and crappie in this pattern.
- **Secondary points in Linn Creek Arm and around the 17–24 Mile Mark:** These hold shad schools and are drawing in numbers of keeper bass.

A quick rundown on the top baits for today:
- **Bass:** Green pumpkin jigs, shaky head worms, spinnerbaits in white/chart, topwater walking baits at dawn.
- **Crappie:** Bobby Garland Baby Shad, crappie stingers (pearl/chartreuse), small minnows.
- **Catfish:** Cut shad, nightcrawlers.

No big tournament pressure right now so it’s mostly just locals on the water. Pressure’s light and the bite is honest. Dress warm, move slow, and be patient—the big ones are getting their feed on before true winter sets in.

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Good morning from the heart of the Ozarks—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for November 20, 2025. We’re heading into the back half of November, but fall fishing is still serving up plenty for local anglers braving the chill.

Sun rose this morning at 6:41 a.m. and will set tonight around 6:04 p.m., giving us just over 11 hours of daylight. We’ve got a waxing crescent moon, with the peak fish activity forecasted for the minor solunar window between about 7 and 8 a.m. and again in the evening between 7:50 and 8:50 p.m., according to the solunarforecast.com calendar. No tides to watch here, but the moon phase will help fuel good bites during those early and late bites.

The weather today is brisk, typical for this time of year—upper 40s climbing into the low to mid-50s by late afternoon. Expect a mixed bag of light north winds and some lingering cloud cover that could get patchy sunshine peeking through mid-day. Bring your layers and your insulated gloves; the dock talk is all about staying comfortable while waiting for that big thump.

On the fishing front, the bass bite remains strong. According to recent results coming off local tournaments and guide chatter, largemouth have been pushing up around deeper brush piles and secondary points. The top-producing baits this week include a 3/4-ounce Crock-O-Gator Football Jig paired with a NetBait Paca Chunk Sr., especially in green pumpkin or black/blue for that water-stained clarity. Anglers are reporting good bags on the jig from 12 to 20 feet, dragging slow and bumping every piece of cover you can find, as highlighted by local legends in the Major League Fishing recaps.

Shad are moving, so don’t overlook a fluke rigged weightless and worked over the deeper docks; Major League Fishing pro Scott Suggs is a big proponent of this style on the lake, especially for those suspending bass. Spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs are also firing up a reaction bite around wind-blown points and main-lake pockets with shad nearby.

Crappie reports have been steady—folks are loading up on 10-12 inchers over brush piles set in 18 to 25 feet. Live minnows are still the go-to under slips, but if you prefer plastics, go with small chartreuse or monkey milk jigs for best results.

Best catches lately have come from the Gravois Arm and the Niangua Arm, two hot spots this week. Gravois is seeing a little more stained water, which the fish seem to be loving, especially shallow first thing in the morning. Niangua’s brush piles, particularly near the mouth, are loaded with both bass and crappie, and local guides have been weighing in consistent limits.

On the gear front, don’t forget to check your hooks—sharp matters, especially with the cooler water making those fish a little less aggressive. Black’s Custom Lures buzzbaits and Strike King Rage Hawgs are moving off shelves at bait shops around the lake, and for good reason—they’re racking up bites.

No big striper or catfish runs reported this week, but a handful of blue cats over 20 pounds came from deeper channels with cut shad as the bait of choice.

To sum it up: football jigs and flukes for bass, minnows and small jigs for crappie, and focus your efforts on those minor activity windows at dawn and dusk. Target Gravois and Niangua for the best shot at numbers and size.

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Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, your local fishing buddy, bringing you the scoop from the Lake of the Ozarks this chilly Wednesday. The sun came up at 6:50 AM and will set at 4:55 PM, so you’ve got a short window to get out there and make it count. The weather’s crisp—around 42 degrees at sunrise, climbing to a high near 55, with a light breeze out of the northwest. No tides to worry about here, but the water’s clear and calm, perfect for sight fishing if you’re patient.

Lake of the Ozarks is still buzzing after the recent Toyota Series Championship, and the word on the water is that bass are active but scattered. Most anglers are reporting smallmouth and largemouth bass, with some nice crappie and catfish mixed in. The tournament reports show that the top catches have been in the 3- to 5-pound range, with a few trophy fish breaking 6 pounds. Crappie are running smaller, mostly in the 1- to 2-pound class, but they’re biting steady around brush piles and docks.

The best bite lately has been on football jigs—specifically a 3/4-ounce Crock-O-Gator Football Jig with a NetBait Paca Chunk Sr. trailer. That combo’s been crushing it around deeper ledges and rocky points. For finesse, a 1/2-ounce head with a 5-inch Deps Sakamata worm is working well for those who like to slow roll. If you’re chasing crappie, small minnows or a 1/16-ounce jig with a white or chartreuse body is your ticket.

For bait, live shad and nightcrawlers are still the go-to for catfish and crappie, but don’t sleep on a good Berkley Gulp! Minnow for bass. The water’s cool enough that fish are holding a little deeper, so focus on 15 to 25 feet, especially near structure.

Two hot spots to check out: the main lake around the 13-mile marker is producing some nice smallmouth, and the coves near the dam are holding crappie and catfish. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the back of the coves where the water’s a little stained—bass love that cover.

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Artificial Lure reporting in from Lake of the Ozarks, and folks, it’s a classic late fall bite out here this Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. The air’s crisp: temps started in the low 40s this morning and we’re pushing toward the mid-50s by afternoon, with mostly clear skies and mild winds—perfect conditions for bass and crappie to move up and feed. Sunrise hit at 6:53 a.m., and sunset’s coming at 4:53 p.m., so if you’re thinking of a dock-light bite, better time it right.

Now, Lake of the Ozarks doesn’t do the ocean thing, so forget tidal cycles—but water levels are stable, and clarity’s moderate thanks to a steady November without heavy rains, according to Missouri Department of Conservation and this week’s angler talk around Osage Beach.

Bass fishing’s been hot—especially for locals running brush piles and rocky points with umbrella rigs. Major League Fishing’s latest tournament saw heavy bags coming from YUM YUMbrella Flash Mob Jrs, rigged with anywhere from 3.25 to 3.8-inch swimbaits like the Keitech Swing Impact FAT or Strike King Rage Swimmer. Color matters right now: pro blue, light hitch, and a dab of chartreuse on the center bait have all been putting fish in the boat. Folks working jerkbaits like the Megabass Vision 110 in Kameyama ghost pearl and Table Rock SP are also reporting some big bites near deeper docks and brush.

Local guides and YouTube regulars are still raving about custom square bill crankbaits—especially Those Old Guy Custom Lure models, in shad and bluegill tones. Last Tuesday, anglers were “crushing them” along the chunky rock banks leading toward Gravois Arm and the Niangua River, with a few bonus bigs showing on finesse jigs tipped with a green pumpkin craw.

Crappie are steady in the brush at 18 to 25 feet, but look for action between 10 and 15 feet if the sun’s out and those dock pillars warm up. Minnows and small plastics—think chartreuse or white Bobby Garland Baby Shad—are doing damage. Reports around Little Niangua say some slabs coming over the rails in the early morning.

Best baits right now:

- **Umbrella rigs** with 3-4” swimbaits (Keitech, Rage Swimmer, Speed Shad)
- **Megabass Vision 110 jerkbaits** (French pearl, Missouri shad)
- **Square bill crankbaits** (shad/bluegill colors)
- **Weighted finesse jigs** with a craw trailer (green pumpkin candy, cold water color)
- **Live minnows** and **Bobby Garland plastics** for crappie

Recent catches have included bass up to 5 pounds, with 18–22 lb tournament bags not uncommon, especially around the Gravois and lower Osage arms. Crappie are running chunky, with many keepers over 12 inches taken from main lake brush. Catfish are slow but steady—cut shad just off the bluff holes is your best bet if you’re looking for a blue or channel cat.

Hot spots as of today:

- **Gravois Arm:** Big bass on umbrella rigs and jerkbaits near new brush piles and rocky ledges.
- **Niangua River (Little Niangua):** Early morning crappie slabs and bonus largemouth around the docks and deeper laydowns.

Pro tip: forward-facing sonar’s still the rage for finding suspended fish, but don’t sleep on traditional techniques. Plenty of locals are catching just as many working visible cover and keeping their sonar to a minimum.

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Good morning from the heart of Missouri—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025.

Lake of the Ozarks stepped into the thick of late fall this week. We’re waking up to mild temps for November: expect a cool morning around 40°F rising into the low 50s come afternoon. Winds are light, mostly out of the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Not much rain in the forecast—just gray skies as we push deeper into autumn. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, and you can fish until sunset at 4:58 PM. Now, while there is no tidal influence to speak of here in Missouri, that dropping barometer and overcast will keep fish on the move and looking up.

The lake water temps are in the high 50s, maybe touching low 60s in sun-warmed pockets. That means baitfish—shad and small bluegill—are stacked up, and the bass are not far behind. According to the recent Major League Fishing Toyota Series tournament, it’s a grind, but if you put your bait in the right spot, the fish are there. Just a couple days ago, winner Jared Lintner bagged nearly 16 pounds a day, focusing on isolated docks near main lake points. He worked a 5/16-ounce swim jig in blue magic with a white Zoom Z Craw trailer, along with a 1/2-ounce brown flipping jig. When the clouds rolled in, a white and gold-bladed Chatterbait Jack Hammer with a white Yamamoto Zako trailer triggered bites.

Co-angler Mason Chambers snuck out a win after noon pitching a Whopper Plopper for a couple key 4-pounders—so don’t sleep on topwater, especially later in the day when the bite fires up for short windows.

Across the tournament and the scoop from local podcasts like “Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report Today,” anglers are reporting steady bass and crappie action. Expect to catch 30–50 bass a day if you’re covering water, but only about 5–7 will measure up to be keepers. That’s typical for this time of year: lots of fish, but you’ll have to grind for those bigger bites.

If you’re after numbers or want to swing for a limit, umbrella rigs like the YUM YUMbrella Flash Mob Jr. loaded with 3.25–3.8 inch swimbaits are red-hot, especially around brush and rock piles. Swimbaits like the Strike King Rage Swimmer (pro blue or light hitch) were standouts in the top-10 pro bags this week. Mix in jerkbaits—especially the Megabass Vision 110 in ghost or shad colors—for suspended fish on points, and try slow-rolling a finesse jig near brush.

Best live bait right now is still big, frisky minnows for crappie or shad imitations for bass. Match the hatch—if you see those bait balls on your electronics or being chased near docks, throw something as close as possible to what they’re eating.

A couple of hot spots to try today: the Gravois Arm (where Brock Reinkemeyer dominated with the A-rig and jerkbait) and the lower lake brush piles near the dam, especially if you can find isolated docks jutting out from bank points. Covered docks close to deep water are holding the better fish, so don’t be afraid to skip your bait way back in the shade.

No crappie bite report would be complete without mentioning brush piles in 15–25 feet of water around the Niangua and Glaize arms. Stay vertical with jigs, or spider rig with minnows—limit catches are going home with most who put in the effort.

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Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on fishing at Lake of the Ozarks today, November 16th. The sun came up at 7:12 AM and will set at 7:24 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and change of daylight. The moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and visibility is about 50%, so don’t expect crystal-clear water, but it’s still plenty fishable.

The weather is mild, with a slight chill in the air and water temps cooling down, which is actually a good thing for bass and crappie. According to the latest fishing reports, big bass and crappie are biting well right now, especially in the coves and around brush piles. The bite has been steady, and anglers are reporting good numbers of largemouth and smallmouth bass, along with some nice crappie and a few catfish mixed in.

For lures, the spybait is still a hot ticket, especially for those finesse bites. Pros like Aaron Martens swear by the Duo Realis Spinbait 80 and 78 Alpha, fished slow and steady with a medium spinning rod and 5-7 pound fluorocarbon. If you’re looking for something more traditional, spinnerbaits and umbrella rigs are working well, especially around docks and rock piles. Don’t forget to try some soft plastics and crankbaits, too—locals are having luck with both.

As for bait, live minnows and nightcrawlers are always a solid choice, but if you’re chasing bass, try a jig or a plastic worm rigged Texas style. For crappie, small jigs tipped with minnows or wax worms are hard to beat.

Two hot spots to check out today are Jennings Branch Cove and Bagnell Dam. Jennings Branch is great for crappie and bass, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Bagnell Dam is a classic spot for big bass, and the current around the dam can really fire up the bite.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks local fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Chilly fall air rolled in overnight, and as of this morning, we’re looking at temps in the low 40s, heading up toward the mid-50s by afternoon. Winds are outta the north-northwest at about 8-12 mph, with gusts topping 15. It's partly cloudy now, but expect some sun by midday — good news for those wanting a little warmth as they wait on a bite. Sunrise was at 6:49 AM, and sundown will sneak in at 5:03 PM.

Tidal swings don’t apply to the Ozarks, but don’t count out water level changes; the lake is low and clear, with minimal flow from dam generation, so bass and crappie are pulling tighter to structure, especially riprap, docks, brush piles, and the steeper bluff banks. As most longtime locals know, November marks the start of reliable cool-water action — especially for largemouth, spotted bass, and slab crappie.

Folks fishing in the AFTCO Bass Blitz last week brought in solid mixed sacks, dominated by largemouth and spotted bass, with the big fish in the 4- to 5-pound range, according to coverage from Major League Fishing and recent tournament weigh-ins. Most successful anglers reported working finesse jigs and shaky heads slow and tight to deep docks, as well as chunk rock points. Top baits included Crock-O-Gator football jigs, small swimbaits like the Keitech 3.8-inch, Ned rigs with Z-Man Finesse TRDs, and, when the sun hit high, suspending jerkbaits in shad or translucent patterns.

Crappie have pulled out from the shallows and can be found on main-lake brush piles in 15 to 25 feet of water. Electronics are your best friend right now — use side imaging around mid-lake and up the Niangua arm for the biggest piles and schools. Folks vertical jigging with Bobby Garland Baby Shads or live minnows just above the brush are reporting limits in two hours or less. Early and late bites are best, but overcast skies can keep ‘em fired up a bit longer. A local YouTube tip from Midwest Outdoor shows how scanning deep brush for active marks can make for a banner crappie day right now.

Some walleye have come shallow chasing shad at first and last light — targeting main lake points and secondary gravel flats with jigging spoons or 1/4-ounce Fuzzy Grubs tipped with a minnow will get you a chance at a bonus fish.

Looking for hotspots? Target:
- The Gravois Arm: Docks and brush in 20-28 feet are loaded with crappie and the occasional brute bass.
- Niangua Arm around the 15-20 mile marker: Key on inside turns and bluff ends — bass and walleye are feeding.
- The area behind Bagnell Dam in the mornings: Active shad, some stripers, and lots of bass roaming.

With deer season kicking off around the region, don’t forget to stay visible around the more wooded coves. Keep your lifejacket snug and your coffee hot!

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Lake of the Ozarks greeted anglers this Friday morning with classic mid-November chill—temps standing in the upper 40s at dawn, reaching to the mid-50s by midday, and a reliable south wind working in about 8–12 mph. The overnight rain gave way to patchy clouds, which should break up into late afternoon sunshine. Today’s sunrise hit at 6:47 a.m. and sunset’s lined up for 4:59 p.m. No tidal shifts to worry about on the Lake, but water level’s steady post-rain.

The lake’s holding in the low 60s for water temp, just right for fall fishing action. Fish are feeding up ahead of winter and the shad are thick in the main pockets, especially those secondary points about three-quarters back in the coves. Bass have been on the move and reports from local guides say the bite picks up quick once the sun punches up over the timber—midday to early afternoon has been prime time.

In the last 48 hours, folks have hauled respectable numbers of largemouth and spotted bass—a steady run of solid 2- to 4-pounders. Tournament chatter puts the best success around mid-lake, with some top bags weighed on 3/4-ounce Crock-O-Gator Football Jigs paired to a NetBait Paca Chunk Sr., and that old reliable buzzbait, especially in shad and bone white, running hot with the cloud cover and wind chop. Don’t put away the lipless rattlers—fall is notorious for surprise runs on the Aruku Shad Jr., and plenty of good-sized bass are falling for them in the shallows lately. Spinnerbaits in natural shad or flashy chartreuse have made their mark, especially just off wind-blown docks, and swimbaits in Tennessee Shad are a solid fallback.

For crappie chasers, the bite has perked up on standing timber and brush piles at 10–15 feet. Bobby Garland Baby Shad (Monkey Milk color is the ticket) plus live minnows are drawing bigger slabs than usual this year. Folks out at the Gravois and Niangua arms report good messes coming in, with most keeper fish hitting the box by mid-morning.

Catfish are still moving, but slowing down as temps drop; best action lately has been off major creek channels with cut shad and shrimp. Nighttime bank boys are still landing a few chunky blue cats on fresh bait and big hooks.

If you’re looking to shake things up, a paddle-tail worm or Johnson Silver Minnow, especially in gold or silver tipped with a twin-tail grub, will get you bites through submerged grass or off points—bass haven’t seen much of it lately and will strike out of curiosity.

Best baits for the day:

- Crock-O-Gator Football Jig with soft plastic trailer
- Buzzbait (white, chartreuse, bone)
- Lipless crank (Aruku Shad Jr.)
- Spinnerbait (shad color)
- Monkey Milk Baby Shad for crappie
- Live minnows for slabs
- Cut shad or shrimp for cats

Top hot spots right now:

- **Gravois Arm:** Docks and creek channel edges for crappie and bass.
- **Niangua Arm:** Secondary points and brush piles for slabs and schoolie bass.
- **Between the toll bridge and PB2:** Look for bass on wind-blown pockets and docks—midday is best.

Remember to check creel limits and area regs, get your permit, and be mindful of fellow anglers—etiquette keeps the Lake a gem for everyone. Weather is brisk but no fronts moving in, so it’s a good day to bundle up and chase the bite.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Today’s forecast is classic mid-November Ozarks: expect early temps in the low 40s climbing to upper 50s by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear, winds light out of the northwest—great for dock fishing. Sunrise hit at 6:47 a.m. and sunset’s about 4:59 p.m., so you’ve got short but prime windows of daylight.

For water conditions, Bagnell Dam has the lake level steady at 657 feet, typical for late fall, and surface temps are hovering right around 65 degrees. There’s no tidal swing here—just that steady generation from the dam, ideal for triggering active bites in the main arms and around creek mouths.

Bass fishing is still strong as the fall feed tapers off. Recent tournament results at the Toyota Series finale show pros hauling in some quality sacks—Jared Lintner won it last weekend with a whopping 51 pounds, 8 ounces over three days, with daily bags from 15 to 19 pounds. Dennis Berhorst and Andy Newcomb trailed close behind in the upper 40-pound range. Anglers were pulling 12-20 bass per day, but keeper bites were harder to come by as the bass get choosier late in the season.

It’s all about matching the hatch. With the shad schools on the move, bass are tight to isolated main lake docks, especially those near points. Lintner’s “milk run” dock pattern had him covering 40-50 docks a day, using a mix of reaction baits and jigs. Chatterbaits like the Z-Man Jack Hammer (white/gold blade with a white Yamamoto Zako trailer) and swim jigs in blue magic and white consistently put fish in the boat. Flipping jigs (old-school brown) into deeper dock stalls picked off the occasional kicker.

For more finesse, guides are still leaning on the 3/4-ounce Crock-O-Gator Football Jig with NetBait Paca Chunk trailers, and 1/2-ounce ball heads rigged with big soft plastics like the Deps Sakamata Shad. Whopper Ploppers scored two big 4-pounders for co-anglers last weekend, so topwaters can still make magic in low-light stretches.

Crappie are fair to good in the Glaize arm and around Gravois, especially in the early morning—use small jigs tipped with minnows or Bobby Garland Baby Shads in chartreuse.

For catfish, jug lines set in deeper coves with fresh cut shad or bluegill are producing above-average blues, especially in the mornings as water temps cool.

Best hot spots today are:
- **Gravois Arm:** Shad are pushed up, so docks near main lake points and creek mouths are loaded.
- **Niangua Arm:** Isolated docks and flats with chunk rock—perfect late fall spots for both largemouth and spotted bass.

In summary: target isolated docks, match your baitfish, and don’t be afraid to hit new water. Bass are moving shallow and stacking up for their last big feed. Bring the chatterbaits, flipping jigs, and a topwater or two for the early sun and dusk. Most successful anglers are covering water—quantity beats patience right now.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 11th fishing report from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Sunrise hit at 6:51 AM and sunset’s at 5:03 PM, so you’ve got a good window for prowling the banks. Weather’s classic mid-November—upper 50s to low 60s, winds light out of the west, patchy clouds. Water temps are hovering in the low 50s, and with no tide to worry about, focus on adapting to wind and sunlight for fish positioning.

Recent tournament action proves it’s been a grind but also a playground for folks who know the tricks. Cole Breeden just took home top prize at the Toyota Series event after landing 13 pounds, 7 ounces on the final day and a full 40 pounds, 13 ounces over the week. Lots of pros zeroed, but steady persistence paid off—most solid bass are holding tight to brush or rock near the bottom, often 15 feet deep or more, hunkered down after last week’s shad die-off.

Breeden put on a clinic dragging suspending jerkbaits, letting that line sink slow to keep his bait right above those bigger bucketmouths. When the bite got tough, switching to a float ’n’ fly rig—a 1/8-ounce homemade bucktail under a slip bobber—was the ticket, letting it ride above brush until those cold-blooded Ozark bass got curious. Patience and long casts are key right now, and if you’re fishing deep, let your bait soak. According to Major League Fishing, other tried-and-true baits working well around the Lake this November include swimbaits, umbrella rigs, and classic jigs.

Catch reports from the past week? Mostly largemouth in the 2-4 pound range, with bags in the low to mid teens during tournaments. Some anglers are pulling up bonus smallmouth and spotted bass off main lake points and deep channel swings, but numbers aren’t high—when you get bit, it’s likely a hefty fish. Nighttime fishing is slow, but early mornings and late afternoons are prime, especially around transition banks.

If you want to stay local, here’s what’s been hot:
- **Points with brushpiles**: Fish are stacking on deeper transitions. Try the Grand Glaize arm and Osage Beach coves for consistent bites—look for secondary points with submerged timber.
- **Docks with deep water access**: Target docks with adjacent ledges—the old-school approach is flipping a green pumpkin creature bait, and adding a dab of orange or chartreuse really helps with that final pop.

Best lures for the week:
- **Suspending jerkbait**: Slow, methodical retrieves, letting it hang in the strike zone.
- **Float ’n’ fly rig**: Perfect for dialing in finicky bass.
- **Swimbaits and umbrella rigs**: Mimic those dying shad and get reaction bites.
- **Jigs**: Tip them with craw trailers around brush and docks.

Looking for a couple solid hot spots? Head for Coffman Bend—it’s holding deep brush and transition water where tournament winners are quietly stacking their bags. The Grand Glaize arm near the state park marina is another winner—low traffic, plenty of cover, and fresh fish moving in from the main lake.

Word from FishingReminder is that major bite times today hit around 7-9 AM and again late afternoon, so plan accordingly. Sun’s angle plus that cooling water means you’ll find those big ones hanging low, so keep your presentations slow and your patience high.

No matter your method, remember: finesse wins in tough November conditions at Lake of the Ozarks. Big bags are there if you’re willing to grind and adjust.

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Artificial Lure here, your go-to for what’s biting on the Lake of the Ozarks this November 10th. Let’s dive in while the coffee’s still hot and your line’s ready for action.

Sunrise hit at 6:49 AM this morning with sunset rolling in at 5:02 PM. No tides to speak of, but today we’re looking at a classic Ozarks late-fall pattern—mid-40s at launch with a brisk breeze around 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest. Clouds hang heavy, and barometer’s steady but might drop as the afternoon wears on, which just might trigger that bite window.

Fishing’s been a grind for most, but if you know where to look and what to throw, you’ll have more than cold hands to show for it. The recent Toyota Series event proved just how tough the bite is—Cole Breeden managed to bring in 13-pounds-and-change per day by finding fish stacked near the bottom of brush piles and coaxing them with a suspending jerkbait. This cold snap and the autumn shad die-off mean bass are hunkered down, but if you can trigger a school, you could double up quick.

Tournament pros and locals both say it’s mostly a **keeper largemouth show**, with a handful of smallmouth and Kentucky spotted bass in the mix. Don’t expect numbers—43 pros blanked during the tournament last week—but the quality is there. Top anglers weighed bags near 15 to 19-pounds, usually five fish. Word is, you’ll need to grind for every bite, but a kicker over 5 pounds is possible if you pick your spot right.

**Best baits this week:**
- **Suspending jerkbait** is the ticket for suspended and bottom-hugging bass. Make extra-long casts and let the line sink to get deep. Go natural shad or translucent patterns to match the forage and water clarity.
- **Float ‘n’ fly** with a tiny jig—in particular, a feathered or bucktail 1/8-ounce head—set under a slip bobber can coax finicky fish when temps plummet.
- **A-rig (umbrella rig)** is drawing swipes from bass roaming mid-depth, especially near points or brush piles.
- **Jigs and swim jigs**, in green pumpkin, blue magic, or brown, worked along isolated docks with deep water nearby. Jared Lintner recently piled up solid bags hitting 40 or 50 docks a day using a swim jig with a white trailer and a heavier flipping jig.
- **Chatterbait/Jack Hammer** in white with a Zako trailer is also working when wind’s up and water’s stained around main-lake docks.

**Bait tips:** Minnows and shad-imitating soft plastics are best. Toss live bait below docks or deep brush if artificials just won’t trigger ‘em.

**Recent hot spots:**
- **Grand Glaize arm**, targeting brush in 15-25 feet. Breeden found schools hugging the hard spots and brush in this stretch.
- **Lower Osage channel docks** near the main lake—especially the big isolated ones close to a main-lake point—are still holding fish. Fish the dock corners and walk your jig slow.
- Another local favorite: **Gravois Arm** with its deeper docks and transition banks—good for both swimbaits and jerkbaits on calm days, with a shot at a bonus spotted bass.

Don’t overlook fishing deep inside the brush piles. Electronics like LiveScope are key for finding groups, but even then it’s slow work—let those jerkbaits pause and always be ready for the bite when you least expect it.

To sum it up: Bring your patience, dress for the wind, and keep moving from spot to spot. The bite might be slow, but a persistent angler can still boat a limit or find that lunker hugging the bottom.

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Artificial Lure coming to you on a cool late fall Sunday, November 9th, 2025, with the latest fishing report from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The sun rose at 6:43 this morning and you’ll see it set tonight just after 5:00 PM. We’re fishing under a waning gibbous moon, with the major bite windows running early—best action right around sunrise, between 6:20 and 8:20 AM, with another flurry near dusk, 6:36 to 8:36 PM according to FishingReminder.

Weather’s classic autumn Ozarks—highs topping out in the mid-60s, low 40s by evening, mostly clear skies and just a whisper of a northwest breeze ruffling the main lake. Water temps are sitting in the upper 50s. No tide out here, folks; it’s all wind and moon.

Bass remain the main target as the late fall transition sets in. Local tournaments this week reported plenty of keepers, with several boats catching limits in the 12 to 16-pound range, including a few chunky largemouths over 4 pounds. Crappie are biting, mostly mid-depth on brush piles near secondary points and docks—good slabs coming in between 10 and 14 inches. Anglers working deeper creek channels are still finding scattered schools of hybrids and white bass, and the occasional walleye.

Right now, the hot baits for bass are wakebaits and crankbaits in shad patterns, plus green pumpkin soft plastics fished Texas-rig or free rig, especially creature baits and worms. Major League Fishing highlighted the wakebait bite—slow retrieve with natural or sexy shad colors, especially where the wind puts a chop over clear water. If it clouds up or gets windy, reach for the brighter colors. Top pros are running 7-foot medium to medium-heavy rods, throwing mono for topwater or fluorocarbon for cranks.

Crappie anglers are using 1/16 oz jigs tipped with minnows, focusing on brush piles in 10–20 feet. Night bite’s still good around dock lights near Jennings Branch Cove and Watson Hollow Cove. The biggest slabs were landed with chartreuse and purple tubes.

Hot spots worth hitting today:
- Bagnell Dam tailwaters—early AM for white bass and hybrids, live shad best.
- Jennings Branch Cove—brush pile crappie, active until mid-morning.
- Osage River arm docks, especially behind blue springs, are loaded with largemouth and spotted bass chasing shad.

Don’t overlook the brush piles between Lotell Hollow and Pogue Hollow—local sticks keep hauling in quality crappie and spotted bass all week. If you’re after numbers, the Grand Glaize arm is producing steady action on bass and crappie.

Remember, fish slow and deliberate as water cools. Spinnerbaits, jigs, and small swimbaits are putting bigger bass in the boat near midday. And don’t forget to check your electronics for shad balls—where there’s bait, there’s bites.

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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Saturday, November 8, 2025.

We’re kicking off the day with a crisp and calm late-fall bite. According to FishingReminder, **today’s sunrise hit at 6:42 AM and sunset will be around 5:00 PM**—plenty of daylight for those of you chasing that mid-morning or late afternoon window. The major fish activity times today are **6:20 to 8:20 AM and again at 6:36 to 8:36 PM**, with minor flurries in the early afternoon, so plan your casts accordingly.

Weather-wise, it's a classic Ozarks fall—expect morning temperatures in the mid-40s climbing into the mid-50s, light winds around 5–10 mph, and a mostly cloudy sky. No tide report, of course, since Lake of the Ozarks is a reservoir, but keep an eye on water clarity and any floating debris from recent rains.

Let’s talk fish. Bass fishing is the main event right now, and recent outings right here on the lake—like the crew at Mid Missouri Angling just showed on November 6—have seen solid action on **largemouth** and some chunky **spotted bass**. Reports mention good numbers of fish being caught off points and secondary coves, with the occasional 4-pounder thrown in for excitement. Down on the Niangua Arm and around Little Niangua, anglers are also picking up a mixed bag: some feisty crappie, a few bonus white bass, and even the odd catfish down deep.

**Best lures right now?** The fluke-style soft plastic minnow is a hot ticket for fall bass—run it on a Texas rig, Carolina rig, or a simple jig head and twitch it around docks, laydowns, and bluff ends, as highlighted by YouTube angler tips this week. Spinnerbaits and squarebill crankbaits are producing when water has a chop, and don’t be afraid to throw a suspending jerkbait when the wind kicks up. For crappie, it’s all about small jigs in chartreuse or white fished over brush piles in 10–15 feet of water.

Live bait fans: **medium shiners or fathead minnows** for crappie, and cut shad for the catfish bite—especially after those cold fronts push through.

For those looking to maximize their time, here are a couple of hot spots:

- **Niangua Arm & Little Niangua Arm**: Consistently productive for both bass and crappie; target the brush piles and rocky bluff transitions.

- **Libby Cove and Linn Creek**: Both holding good numbers of bass and some hefty blue catfish down deeper on cut bait.

And if you’re wanting to try something different, don’t overlook the access points like Blair Bridge or Sycamore for quieter bank fishing or a shot at some of those overlooked panfish, with the Missouri Department of Conservation keeping those spots in great shape.

The fall turnover is settling down, so fish are getting more predictable. Key is to fish slow, stay persistent, and capitalize on peak activity times. Keep an eye out for bird activity, too—a flock of gulls diving might just lead you to a feeding frenzy of bass or whites.

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Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Friday November 7, 2025. The weather’s crisp this morning—temps in the low 40s, climbing into the upper 50s by midafternoon, with light northwesterly winds and a chance of passing clouds. Sun rose at 6:42 AM and won’t duck behind the bluffs until 5:01 PM. There’s no tidal action here in the heartland, but bass and baitfish know winter’s knocking.

Right now, Lake of the Ozarks is in classic fall transition. Water temps are dipping into the lower 60s, and the clarity ranges from stained in the creeks to clear on main lake points. Surface activity has picked up since that last cold snap: shad are balling up in coves, drawing everything from crappie to bass. According to the Toyota Series results and Major League Fishing recaps from late September, we’re solidly into the feeding window—recent tournaments saw impressive bags of largemouth and spots, some pushing 5 pounds.

Bass are biting strong on secondary points and toward the back halves of creeks. Hit the boat docks and brushpiles mid-morning, especially if you spot shad flickering; both largemouth and spotted bass are schooling up, often mixed. Locals have been hammering the fish with **creature baits, big jigs (black and blue), spinnerbaits, and shad-patterned crankbaits**. For the deeper bite, try a drop shot with a 4-inch worm or the ever-popular shaky head. Veteran guide Mike “Dock Rocker” Berhorst says don’t sleep on docks with brush—creature baits with chartreuse dye on the tails are money right now, especially for mimicking bluegill.

If you’re after **crappie**, focus on brush in 15 to 25 feet. Most folks are starting at sunrise and wrapping up before noon. Reports show nice slabs up to 2 pounds still biting jigs, but minnows are king. Chartreuse, white, or monkey milk colors in 2-inch plastics are getting it done. Some of the best hauls are coming off standing timber just outside creek mouths, and if you can locate a brushpile on a channel swing you’re likely to fill a limit by breakfast.

Catfish are still biting, especially on the main river channel and around chunk rock banks. Tried-and-true **stink baits, nightcrawlers, or cut shad** are your best bet, fished on the bottom as the sun brightens up. Night bite’s tapering off as temps drop, so hit ‘em in the late morning or early afternoon.

Want a couple of hot spots? Try **Gravois Arm near Coffman Bend**—dock brush and channel swings are loaded with both bass and crappie. And over toward **Hurricane Deck Bridge**—deep-water docks adjacent to steep banks have held schoolers all week. Locals are keeping quiet, but word is Big Niangua near Larry Gale Access is still pumping out some bonus white bass and the odd walleye on chrome jigging spoons.

Quick gear recap: For bass, sling a ½-ounce jig or a green pumpkin creature bait; for crappie, stick with minnows or monkey milk baby shads. Catfish—cut bait and nightcrawlers win the day. The bite slows toward dusk but gets frisky again when the wind picks up.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025, and folks, it’s fall fishing at its finest out here in mid-Missouri.

We kicked off the morning at a brisk 32 degrees; sun’s been up since just before 6:40 AM and we’ll lose daylight around 5:00 PM. The lake’s holding steady at 657 feet and those mid-60s water temps are perfect for firing up the fall bite. Skies are mostly clear, winds light—couldn’t ask for much better. No tides to worry about on Lake O, just that classic autumn drop creating shallow brush and changing the dock game.

With the First Quarter moon just past, fish are active, especially at dawn and dusk. Fishing Reminder’s got your prime windows pegged at 6:20–8:20 this morning and 6:36–8:36 tonight, and let me tell ya—the bite has lined up with those major feeding times.

Reports from The Lake Sun and local tackle shops say black bass are a little moody but more than catchable. Spinnerbaits and flat-sided crankbaits are getting attention in the coves, especially near brush or on those rocky secondary points. Major League Fishing agrees: slow roll a white or chartreuse spinnerbait, give a bladed jig some work, or crank a shad-pattern squarebill on banks in the 8–12 foot range. When it’s calm, downsize to a Ned rig or shaky head for bonus bites.

Crappie continue to scatter but stay willing—most are suspended 10–20 feet down on docks and brush piles. The Gravois Arm and mid-lake brush are steady for fish up to 12 inches, with minnows and white or chartreuse 1/16-ounce tube jigs doing best. These slabs are following bait, so look for deeper docks or isolated cover.

Catfish chasers, set your cut shad 20–30 feet down along those main channel swings or bluff ends, especially after dark. The night bite’s been downright solid.

White bass and hybrids are chasing shad in the backs of coves by late afternoon. Get in on the action with small spoons or white grubs—just follow the bird activity or watch for boils and keep your rod at the ready.

Best bait rundown as of this morning:
- **Bass:** White/chartreuse spinnerbaits, shad or craw-squarebills, pumpkin finesse jigs, and when it slicks off, reach for a Ned rig.
- **Crappie:** Live minnows on slip bobbers or 1/16-ounce tube jigs.
- **Catfish:** Fresh cut shad near current seams.
- **White bass/hybrids:** Small metal spoons, white curly tail grubs.

Tournament chatter and local regulars are swearing by Wrights Creek and Fish Hatchery Cove for numbers and quality bass—if you want a chance at a good one, put those spots high on your list. Watson Hollow Cove is the place for late-afternoon crappie and white bass, while cedar-studded docks up the Niangua Arm are holding some real slabs. If you’re after early morning surface action, check out the water below Autumn Lake Dam for breaking white bass—don’t blink, or you’ll miss ‘em.

The fall drawdown’s pulled some docks high and dry and put shallow brush right in the strike zone—adjust accordingly and don’t be afraid to move with the fish. Remember to follow all Missouri Department of Conservation regulations and be respectful around private docks, especially as folks button up for winter.

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Reporting from the water this morning, it’s Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing update for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

We woke up to a crisp start near 32 degrees, with sunrise lighting up the banks just before 6:40 AM and sunset set for a little after 5:00 PM. Water temps are sitting around the mid-60s near Bagnell Dam, and lake level holding steady at 657 feet. Skies are mostly clear, the air is cool, and light winds make for perfect boat control—ideal autumn conditions.

The First Quarter moon is just behind us, so fish are active, especially during the early morning bite. According to Fishing Reminder, major bite windows are 6:20–8:20 AM and 6:36–8:36 PM. Night fishing’s been productive thanks to bright lunar conditions, which means don’t pack up at sunset—those dock lights and points will be hopping after dusk.

Now, the catch report. The Lake Sun’s latest says black bass remain on the slower side, but you’ll get bit on spinnerbaits and flat-sided crankbaits in the coves—especially around brush and secondary points. Major League Fishing agrees, with spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, and squarebills working over rocky transition banks. Target 8–12 feet, and don’t be shy about casting parallel to the bank for those late fall feeders.

Crappie are scattered but willing, mostly being caught 10–20 feet down around docks and brush piles, using live minnows or white and chartreuse jigs. Anglers working deeper docks mid-lake and up toward Gravois Arm report mixed bags, with some slabs pushing 12 inches.

Catfish remain solid on cut shad set 20–30 feet deep along main channel swings and bluff ends. The night bite is best.

White bass and hybrids are pushing bait into the backs of coves late afternoons. Small spoons and white grubs are the ticket if you catch them chasing shad.

Best baits right now:
- for bass, try white or chartreuse spinnerbaits, craw or shad-colored squarebills, and finesse jigs in pumpkin or green pumpkin; if it gets slick calm, go with a Ned rig or shaky head on rocky points.
- For crappie, stick to minnows or 1/16-ounce tube jigs.
- If you want a trophy blue or flathead, set fresh cut bait near creek mouths or channel edges after dark.

Local tackle shop chatter highlights recent tournament bags coming from Wrights Creek and Fish Hatchery Cove—these are prime if you want numbers and shots at big bass. Watson Hollow Cove is another hotspot, especially for crappie and white bass late in the day. Up the Niangua Arm, cedar-laden docks are holding crappie, and don’t miss the early morning surface action around Autumn Lake Dam for breaking whites.

As a reminder, the fall drawdown means some docks are a little out of water and brush piles may be shallower than usual—adjust your presentations accordingly.

Always check regulations and respect posted areas, especially around private docks and marine reserves.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. We’re waking up to a classic Ozark fall morning—crisp air, patchy clouds, and the wind carrying the first hints of winter over the water. With lows dipping below freezing last night and temps struggling to climb out of the low 40s early on, anglers are finding a stiff bite to go with their first hot coffee. Reaching for the heavy jacket is a must today, but don’t let the chill keep you off the water—the fall transition bite is still going strong.

Sunrise hit right around 6:43 this morning, and you’ll see sunset at 5:07 this evening. There’s plenty of daylight for an old-fashioned Ozark full-pull, just be ready for a pretty brisk north wind around 8-12 mph, and scattered clouds. According to FishingReminder, we’re looking at a waxing crescent moon phase with major feeding times from 1:46 a.m. to 3:46 a.m. and then again from 2:16 p.m. to 4:16 p.m. If you’re heading out later in the day, you’ll want to key in tight to that afternoon major window, especially around rocky points and steep drop-offs.

Bass continue to be the dominant story. The recent Cops & Bobbers Tournament and chatter at the marinas point to solid numbers of chunky largemouth being pulled from secondary points and backs of creeks. Jigs and worms are the steady winners—Major League Fishing reports most of the top sticks in the latest Ozarks events are still leaning on half-ounce football jigs in green pumpkin, as well as big worm setups Texas-rigged in watermelon or red shad. Crankbaits are a reliable bet, especially craw-colored and shad patterns bounced along transitions from gravel to chunk rock. Don’t be afraid to slow-roll a spinnerbait around docks in the afternoon once things warm by a degree or two, especially near brush piles.

Crappie anglers are picking off some nice limits, mostly from 10-15 feet on deeper brush in coves and at the ends of docks. Minnows and Bobby Garland Baby Shad in white/chartreuse have been hot. The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds everyone that fall is a prime time to harvest a few slabs for the fryer—just mind your length and bag limits.

The hot spots right now: Fish Hatchery Cove is delivering mixed bags of bass and crappie, especially as schools of baitfish stack up around submerged timber. Watson Hollow Cove is a sleeper for those targeting big bass with jigs or shaky heads in deeper water. If you’re after a little elbow room, head over to Grand Glaize Arm—several local sticks reported close to double-digit keepers fishing jigs slow on bluff ends and main lake points.

No tides to worry about, just classic Ozark drawdown and a little fluctuating water from Bagnell Dam. Water clarity ranges from stained in the river arms to clear on the main lake by the dam, so match your colors accordingly.

In summary:
- Top lures: **Football jigs** (green pumpkin), **Texas-rigged big worms**, and **crankbaits** in craw or shad colors.
- Best bait for crappie: **Live minnows** and **soft plastics** like Bobby Garland Baby Shad.
- Active areas: **Fish Hatchery Cove**, **Watson Hollow Cove**, and **Grand Glaize Arm**.

Bundle up, pack a thermos, and get ready for some of the prettiest and most rewarding fishing of the year on the Lake of the Ozarks. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite, and may your next cast be picture-worthy.

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