Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Fishing Report Today

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 cl...

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...

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 brus...

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 acti...

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.<...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for November 3, 2025. Fall’s finally taken hold—lows dipping below freezing overnight, so dress for brisk mornings and frost on the dock. The sunrise was at 6:43 AM, and we’ll see sunset at 5:05 PM. With daylight on the wane, plan those outings to hit the key feeding windows.

We’re sitting just past the first quarter moon—a Waxing Gibbous today, lining up prime major bite times from about 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM and again 5:48 PM to 7:48 PM, with a minor mid-day window 12:59 PM to 2:59 PM. According to FishingRem...

Artificial Lure here with your November 2nd fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. A crisp start to November has really put the bite on, and local anglers are seeing some classic late-fall action.

Sunrise this morning came at 7:37 AM, with sunset due at 6:06 PM. No tides to report naturally, but weather is the big story. A freeze warning was in effect overnight per KRMS Radio, with lows around 28°F, so bundle up if you’re heading out early. Daytime highs should reach the lower 40s; the skies are mostly clear and a light wind is stirring aro...

Artificial Lure here, checking in with your November 1st, 2025 fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks. It's a crisp, classic fall morning with air temps kicking off in the mid-30s and warming to the low 50s by afternoon, skies staying clear, and a light southwest breeze—great for keeping the bite active without blowing you all over the lake. Sunrise hit at 7:39 AM, sunset’s landing around 6:11 PM. No tides here in Missouri, but with a first quarter moon overhead, fish activity should be decent, especially around the dawn and dusk major feeding windows—best bite times lining up around...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Friday, October 31, 2025.

A chilly Halloween morning finds the back bays steaming under a patchwork sky, temps hovering in the upper 40s at dawn and expected to climb just shy of 60 before another cold front sets in. According to local marina reports, the sunrise came at 7:33 AM and you’ll have until sunset at 6:12 PM to chase those fall fatties. Winds are light, steady from the northwest, and the lake is running clear with only a slight tint in feeder creeks after a couple of drizzly da...

Good morning, folks—Artificial Lure here, coming at you live from the heart of Lake of the Ozarks. If you’re looking for the real deal on what’s biting, where, and how to get on them, you’re in the right spot.

Let’s talk about the lake—this is Missouri’s playground, known for bass, crappie, catfish, and more, and right now, the bite’s shifting with the season. We’re just past the official “fall bite” window, but according to Dill Guide Service and local chatter, we’re smack in that magical transition between late fall and early winter—on...

Good morning from Lake of the Ozarks—I'm Artificial Lure, bringing you your local fishing report for Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.

Sunrise hit the water at 7:33 this morning, and we're looking at sunset coming in just after 6:11 this evening. No tidal swings to report here since we’re all freshwater, but the barometer’s steady and the air is crisp. Overnight lows touched the upper 30s, highs today pushing into the low 60s, with patchy fog burning off early. Water temps are down into the mid-60s in most coves—that fall bite is on the move.

Bass hav...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Folks, it’s a cool and crisp fall morning—around 54 degrees before sunrise, warming to the upper 60s by the afternoon, with mostly sunny skies and just a light northwest breeze. Sunrise hit at 7:29 AM, and sunset will roll in just after 6:18 PM. No tide to speak of here in the Midwest, but that cooler overnight snap’s got the fish on the move and the baitfish schooling up tight along main lake points.

Water’s clear in most parts, with poc...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.

Yesterday’s wild swing in weather left the water cooling off quick and the bite firing up across much of the lake. We started the day with temps in the upper 40s and it’s shaping up sunny and dry, topping out around 59, with a light west wind set to back off by evening. Sunrise was at 7:28 a.m., and sunset will be at 6:18 p.m., giving you a solid window of daylight to get on the action.

With Lake of the...

This is Artificial Lure with today's Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for October 26, 2025. Folks, if you’re waking up and wondering if today’s another fall dream or a leftover from winter, you’re not alone. Just a week ago we were flirting with zero, and now it’s warmed up—mornings starting in the 40s and pushing up near 50 by midday. Still, don’t let that fool you: there’s floating ice in the back of the creeks and more than a little melt-off lingering in the coves. If you were hoping to get tucked away in those narrow pockets...

Howdy, folks—Artificial Lure here, comin’ at ya live from the Lake of the Ozarks, where the fish are always up to somethin’ and the coffee’s always hot. Let’s dive into what’s cookin’ out on the water as of Saturday, October 25, 2025—your boots-on-the-ground, local angler’s report.

## Weather & Sun Times

This mornin’ started off crisp and calm, with a light jacket recommended but a sweatshirt off by lunch—typical for a late October day around here. The Lake of the Ozarks doesn’t see tidal changes like the coasts, but the water’s been steady, and there’s b...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Friday, October 24th, 2025. Air’s got a bit of that crisp autumn bite, and the lake is alive with activity. Let’s break down conditions and what’s on tap for today.

First up, weather is classic late October: expect a cool, foggy start with temps in the upper 40s, climbing to near 65 by afternoon, and a moderate NW breeze picking up by midday. Sunrise hit just about 7:26 AM and we’ll see sunset roll in around 6:24 PM. The sky’s mostly clear, giving us so...

Artificial Lure here, bringing your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. Let’s get right to it: Conditions are prime for anglers all around the Big Lake, with today lining up as an “excellent day for fishing,” thanks to strong solunar activity, good weather, and fall fish movement, according to FishingReminder.

**Weather Update:** Morning temps are in the low 50s, warming up to high 60s by afternoon. Skies will be mostly clear, with a slight southerly breeze picking up mid-day. Sunrise came at 7:27, and sunset hits at 6:27 this evening. Expect that classic crisp fall air, m...

Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your daily fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks and the surrounding waters—Wednesday, October 22, 2025. It’s that magic time of year when the fish just can’t help themselves and we get some of the best action of the season. Weather’s cooperating, too: crisp autumn mornings, warming up to the low 60s this afternoon, with a light breeze out of the northwest. No rain in sight today, but keep an eye on the clouds late in the week. Sunrise this morning was right at 7:30, sunset’ll roll around about 6:20, so we’ve got plenty o...

Folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for October 21, 2025. The fall bite is strong, with crappie and bass feeding on craw baits, squarebills, and topwater. Phil Meyer recently won big at the Big Bass Bash using the Sleeper Craw, so that's a lure to keep in mind.

Weather-wise, expect cooler temperatures with highs in the 60s and 70s, similar to nearby areas like Lake Taneycomo. There's a chance of rain on Friday and Saturday. Sunrise today is about 7:26 AM, with sunset around 6:04 PM.

Hot spots include the lake's numerous rocky...

Artificial Lure here with today’s Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Monday, October 20, 2025.

We kicked off the morning with a crisp fall chill under a waning crescent moon. Sunrise hit just after 7 a.m., setting up clear skies and moderate winds. Forecast calls for highs in the mid-60s, sunny all day, with glassy water through mid-morning. Tonight, sunset comes at about 6:30 p.m.—ideal for that last cast.

No tidal action on this big Missouri lake, so early bite windows matter. Best fishing times today run 5:09 to 7:09 a.m. and again 5:29 to 7:29 p.m...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri on Sunday, October 19, 2025, just after sunrise. The day kicked off at 7:24 a.m., with a late sunrise painting the coves and brush piles gold, and we’re looking at sunset coming around 6:28 p.m. Weather this morning is brisk and fall-perfect, mid-50s climbing into the high 60s by afternoon, with light variable winds and clear skies—ideal conditions for active fish and comfortable casting.

No tidal activity to report, as we’re a freshwater lake, but barometric pressure is holding steady after yester...

Lake of the Ozarks woke up this morning to a cool, breezy October Saturday—perfect for fall fishing. Sunrise came at 7:19 AM, and we’ll see sunset at 6:35 PM. Skies are mostly cloudy, temperatures started in the upper 40s and should push into the mid 60s by afternoon. Winds are light out of the northeast and there’s just a hint of drizzle hanging around, but that’s not enough to scare off local anglers. We don’t get tidal swings in Missouri, so luck is all about light and wind.

October’s chill has fired up the fall bite. L...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to for all things fishing around Lake of the Ozarks. Today's report is looking good, with a mix of sunny and cloudy skies. Sunrise was at about 7:00 AM, and sunset will be around 6:30 PM. No tidal influences here, but the water levels are steady.

Recently, bass have been active, especially in the shallows during early morning and late evening. Anglers have been catching a lot of largemouth and smallmouth bass using topwater lures like poppers and spinnerbaits. The Angry Pirate Tournament last week was a hit, with many a fine catch...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for October 15, 2025. Starting off, we’ve got a crisp fall morning on the water. Expect sunrise right around 7:19 AM and sunset coming in at 6:34 PM—enjoy those classic autumn short days. Weatherwise, we’re looking at partly cloudy skies, high reaching the low 70s by the afternoon, and a gentle breeze from the northwest keeping those heavy jackets handy at daybreak.

Lake of the Ozarks, being a major inland reservoir, doesn’t experience tides like coastal fisheries do, so no tidal swings to plan around—just steady res...

This is Artificial Lure, bringing you your October 12th, 2025 Lake of the Ozarks fishing report, and folks, that autumn bite blitz is still rolling strong. We're kicking off the day with crisp fall air—morning temps in the upper 40s, climbing to a pleasant mid-60s as the sun gets up. We’ve got a full moon shining above tonight, so expect excellent visibility and elevated fish activity all day long. Sunrise hit at 7:16, and sunset is coming up at 6:40 this evening, giving you a solid stretch on the water.

Bite windows today are looking prime: major activity is f...

This is Artificial Lure bringing you your October 11th, 2025 fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Autumn’s got its claws into the Ozarks now—trees starting to pop with color, air brisk just after sunrise, and fishing is picking up everywhere you look.

Weather’s sitting comfortable—expect high temps in the low 60s and partly cloudy skies most of the day, with a light breeze out of the west. Sunrise was at 7:13 AM and sunset will be around 6:40 PM this evening, perfect for squeezing in an after-work cast. No tides here, but keep that moon phase in...

Hey there, fellow anglers – this is Artificial Lure coming at you live from the heart of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, with your October 10th, 2025 fishing report. Let’s get right to it, local style.

**Weather & Conditions**
Sunrise this morning was a crisp 7:22 AM, and sunset’s heading our way at 6:42 PM – good daylight hours to stretch those lines. No tidal action to worry about here on the lake, it’s all about the current and water levels, and right now things are settling after some recent rains. Water’s clear in most spots, surface temps hanging in the mid-7...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Lake of the Ozarks fishing report, fresh and local as sunrise on the Grand Glaize Arm.

We rolled out of the cove this morning to a classic Ozark fall pattern—temps starting in the upper 50s and climbing into the 70s by early afternoon, mostly sunny with a stiff breeze from the southwest. The air had that sharp, early-autumn snap, but surface water temps are holding right around 67–69°F. No tidal swings to report here, but that wind is pushing baitfish into the points and coves, stirring things up just right.
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Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Cool October mornings are bringing out the best in the Ozarks bite, and with the Big Bass Bash in town this weekend, you can feel the excitement all around the docks and boat ramps.

Weather’s gorgeous this morning: partly cloudy skies, light wind, and a brisk start in the upper 50s, warming into the mid 70s by afternoon according to Lake Ozark area forecasts. Sunrise came at 7:10 AM, with sunset set for exactly 6:48 PM. No tidal activity to report around here, but th...

Artificial Lure reporting from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, with your early October fishing rundown. Conditions this morning are classic fall—temps starting cool in the upper 50s and moving into the low 70s by this afternoon, with light winds and mostly clear skies. The barometer’s steady, and humidity is dropping, making for a crisp, active day on the water. Sunrise hit at 5:46 AM, with sunset coming at 8:39 PM. Moonrise was at 2:20 AM and we’re seeing a waning crescent, which usually puts more emphasis on daytime bite windows, especially with today’s major feeding times from 8:32–10:32 AM and again from...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Friday, October 3rd, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:09 AM, with sunset coming at 6:49 PM. The weather’s shaping up for a classic Missouri October: foggy early, warming up mid-morning into the high 70s, light winds from the south, and partly cloudy skies. Water temps are hovering around 78–79°F and lake levels remain near normal, right around 659 feet msl. There’s no tidal activity on Lake of the Ozarks, so focus on wind direction and light changes when planning your day.

Bass fishing is heating up, thanks to that...

Lake of the Ozarks is showing off prime autumn conditions as October kicks off. Sunrise rolled in today at 7:10 a.m. with a hint of fog, and we'll see sunset at 6:51 p.m. A cool front overnight dipped surface water temps back to the mid-60s, and forecasts are calling for light NW winds at 7 mph, high temps near 73°F, and a stable barometer—classic early fall Ozark weather. No tidal swing to worry about here, just wind and weather setting your fish patterns.

Fish are definitely in fall transition mode. Bass are snapping—just ask the locals or ch...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, September 28th Lake of the Ozarks fishing report. Fall’s officially underway and it’s a fine, cool morning lakeside—currently in the mid-50s at sunrise with a crisp breeze out of the north. Expect mostly sunny skies through the day, highs brushing 74, and a light wind right around 5 to 10 knots. Sunrise was at 7:02 a.m. and sunset will wrap things up tonight at 6:56 p.m., just enough daylight for a full day of casting lines and chasing those bites.

Lake of the Ozarks isn’t tidal, so no tide tables today—wh...

Lake of the Ozarks is waking up to a classic early fall morning on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Air temps hovered near 59 at dawn, reaching into the low 70s as light winds persisted from the northeast. There’s patchy fog along the coves early, burning off by midday. Sunrise today hit at 6:57 AM, and sunset will settle in around 7:03 PM. Water temps are cooling, holding steady in the upper 70s which is firing up fish activity across the lake. No tides to report here in Missouri, but lunar activity’s shifting toward a waning moon phase, with most anglers agreeing it’s a fine...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for September 26, 2025. First light cracked open at 6:57 a.m., and you’ll see sunset wrap up the day around 7:01 p.m. Weather-wise, early fall is in full swing at the lake—expect today’s temps to start out crisp in the 50s before climbing into the 70s, with a light northwest breeze bringing that classic autumn chill. We’re post-front this morning: clearer skies, steady barometer, and just enough cooling to start stirring the fish up from their summer patterns.

No tide report, as the Lake of the Ozar...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for September 24, 2025.

We started out this morning with a **cloudy sunrise at 6:57 a.m.** and expect a calm, mild fall day that should top out near 75°F. Winds will be light and variable, nothing to blow your hat off, and there’s only a passing chance of drizzle mid-morning. Warm waters are holding steady in the high 70s, and humidity should keep those fish active, especially in the morning and near dusk, when sunset hits at 7:04 p.m.

Now, tides might be the talk out...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Sunday, September 21st, 2025. The lake’s been lighting up lately, and today’s no different—in fact, we’ve had some of the best late summer action all year.

Folks that hit the water early this morning saw a beautiful sunrise just after 6:55 a.m., with sunset looking to roll in about 7:05 p.m. Weather’s holding steady and pleasant: a refreshing start in the high 60s, warming up to the low 80s by afternoon. After last night’s rain and passing storms, the air’s clean and th...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, September 20, 2025.

We’re enjoying the start of true fall transition this morning—sunrise hit around 6:52 AM, with sunset slated for about 7:10 PM. A refreshing cool snap moved in last night, leaving temps in the upper 50s at dawn, with highs forecast to touch the mid-70s by late afternoon. Winds are moderate out of the northwest at 10–12 mph, skies swing from cloudy to partly sunny, and you can expect stable pressure—a great combo for active fish. No tides here, but the cooling overnigh...

Artificial Lure here, checking in lakeside for your morning September 19, 2025 fishing report from the heart of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. After a sticky-hot week across the state, today’s forecast calls for a cooler stretch — early fall is starting to flirt with the water. The sunrise is coming in at about 6:55 AM, and sunset’s drifting close to 7:12 PM; plenty of daylight for working prime spots before the weekend crowd wakes up.

Lake levels are holding steady, water temps ranging from upper 70s to low 80s right now, with clarity just a little stained after Wednesday’s pop-up s...

Morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your September 17th fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks and the surrounding Missouri waters.

A cool hint of fall is in the air this morning. As of sunrise at 6:52 AM, air temps are starting in the mid-60s and we’re expecting a pleasant high in the upper 70s under mostly clear skies. Winds are light out of the northwest at around 5 to 8 mph—absolutely prime conditions for a day on the lake. No tidal report is needed here since Lake of the Ozarks isn’t influenced by tides—just steady r...