Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Fishing Report Today

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 finis...

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., accord...

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 buzzin...

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, s...

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 i...

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 la...

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...

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 acti...

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 swin...

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...

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.

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...

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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