Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Fishing Report Today

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Ozarks angling ace, checkin' in on this chilly Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, at 8:24 AM. Lake of the Ozarks is sittin' pretty under partly sunny skies, with temps hoverin' in the low to mid-30s today—KRCG-TV forecasts say we'll climb to upper 40s by week's end, dry and sunny, no snow messin' with us. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM, sunset 'round 5:45 PM, givin' ya about 10.5 hours of light. No tides here on this big ol' reservoir, but water temps are pushin' 40s on the main lake, warmer 45-50 degrees in the spring-fed Niangua arms.

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya from the crisp February mornin' of February 2nd, 2026. Winter's grip is tight 'round these parts—overnight lows dippin' into the 20s, keepin' that water chilly in the upper 40s, perfect for slowin' down and targetin' those lethargic big girls. No tides here on our big reservoir, but solunar tables out of St. Louis show major bites from 12:43 to 2:43 PM today, with minors at 6:56-7:56 AM and 7:40-8:40 PM. Sunrise hit at 6:32 AM, sunset 'round 5:54 PM—daylight's short, so hit the water early or late.

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' down here at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. It's February 1st, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:24 AM with clear skies and temps hoverin' around 35 degrees, warmin' up to the low 40s by afternoon—perfect for winter bank poundin' without freezin' your fingers off. Sunrise was at 7:08 AM, sunset at 4:51 PM, givin' us about 9 hours 43 minutes of light. No tides here on this big ol' reservoir, but solunar tables from SolunarForecast show major feedin' times from 12:18 PM to 2:18 PM and minors at 8:16-9:16 AM and 5:18-6:18 PM...

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake of the Ozarks fishin' report for Friday, January 30th, 2026. Winter's grip is tight 'round here—temps hoverin' in the low 30s to upper 40s today, with light snow possible from recent reports on KRMS Radio warnin' of cold snaps and winter ops. No tides on this big ol' impoundment, but solunar tables from Farmington forecasts show major bitin' times from 8 to 10 AM and 8:30 to 10:30 PM—perfect for gettin' out there. Sunrise at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 5:30 PM.

Fish activity's slow but steady in the chill; bass are hugg...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishin' guide right here on the Lake of the Ozarks. It's a crisp winter mornin' on January 28th, 2026, with temps hoverin' around 31 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit near Jefferson City—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water. No tides on this reservoir, but solunar forecasts from SolunarForecast show major fishin' peaks from 1:57 PM to 3:57 PM and a minor bite at 7:41 to 8:41 AM. Sunrise was at 6:09 AM, sunset 'round 6:38 PM, givin' ya solid daylight to chase 'em.

Fish activity's pickin' up post-spawn, especially with higher water kickin' off streamer season in the Oz...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Monday, January 26th, 2026. Winter's grip is on, but the bass are still hawgin' bites if you know where to look.

Solunar tables from Fishing Reminder show major bite windows from 6:20-8:20 AM, 6:36-8:36 PM, and minors at 1:35-3:35 PM and 11:37 PM-1:37 AM—perfect for first-quarter moon pulls. Sunrise around 7:20 AM, sunset by 5:30 PM, with clear skies and highs in the low 40s, light north breeze keepin' water temps hoverin' mid-40s. No tides here, but lake level's steady per local chatter.

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Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this chilly Sunday mornin', January 25th, 2026. Winter's grip is tight 'round these parts—KRMS Radio reports winter storm warnings and extreme cold blastin' the whole lake region, with snow piles and temps divin' low. Bundle up if you're headin' out!

Sunrise kicked off at 7:24 AM, sunset's 6:26 PM, givin' us about 11 hours of light. No tides here on our big reservoir, but solunar tables from SolunarForecast peg today as a solid "Better" day—major bite windows 12:08 PM to 2:08 PM, minors at 7:04-8:0...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya from the chilly banks on this crisp winter mornin' of January 24th, 2026. Winter's grip is tight with extreme cold warnings and a massive snowstorm barrelin' in across the lake region, per KRMS Radio reports—temps hoverin' in the low 20s, winds gustin' 15-20 mph, and lake levels steady around 654 feet from recent Missouri Department of Conservation checks. No tides here on our big reservoir, but water temps are sittin' at a bone-chillin' 42-45 degrees, slowin' the bite way down.

Sunrise was at 7:22 AM...

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the banks on this crisp January 21st, 2026, at 8:25 AM. Winter's grip is tight, but the bite's still on if you know where to look.

Sunrise hit around 7:20 AM, sunset 'bout 5:00 PM—short days mean fishin' them solunar peaks hard. Solunarforecast.com pegs major feedin' times from 1:34 PM to 3:34 PM today, minors at 7:22-8:22 AM and 8:56-9:56 PM. No tides here on the lake, but them cold fronts got water temps hoverin' low 40s—bass schooled up deep.

Recent acti...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp January 19th mornin', 8:26 AM Central time. Winter's grip is on, but the bite's still kickin' if you know where to look.

No tides here on our big freshwater lake, but water levels are steady around 655 feet per MLF reports from recent Ozarks events. Weather's callin' for partly cloudy skies, highs near 42°F, lows in the 20s, light north winds at 5-10 mph—perfect for bundle-up bank fishin' or boat drifts. Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset's 5:22 PM, givin' ya abo...

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp winter mornin' of January 17th, 2026. Water temps hoverin' in the low 40s, perfect for schooled bass huggin' deep structure—think 20 to 35 feet off main lake points. Weather's callin' for partly cloudy skies, highs around 42°F with light north winds at 5-10 mph, droppin' to 28°F overnight. No tides here on our big reservoir, but solunar charts from Fishing Reminder show **major bite windows** from 6:20-8:20 AM, 6:36-8:36 PM, and minors at 1:35-3:35 PM plus late night. Sunrise at 7:28 AM, sunset 5:32 PM—g...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling around Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. It's Friday, January 16th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:26 AM with clear-ish skies but that bone-chillin' winter bite in the air—temps hoverin' in the low 30s, wind pickin' up from the northwest at 10-15 mph, so bundle up or stay home. No tides here on our big freshwater beast, but water levels are steady around 655 feet per MSL per Missouri Department of Conservation updates. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset at 5:18 PM—prime low-light windows for active fish.

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your local Ozarks angling guru, comin' at ya with today's fishin' report for January 14, 2026, right here on the Lake of the Ozarks. Water temps are hangin' in the chilly 30s to low 40s on the main lake, but creepin' up to 45-50 degrees in those spring-fed Niangua arms—perfect for gettin' bit if you know where to look. No tides to worry 'bout on this big ol' reservoir, but sunrise was at 7:22 AM and sunset's 5:18 PM, givin' ya about 10 hours of daylight. Weather's crisp today—high around 42°F with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph...

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Monday, January 12th, 2026. Winter's grip is on, but the bite's still kickin' if you know where to look.

No tides up here in Missouri, just steady lake levels holdin' firm per the latest from local reports. Weather's crisp—expect highs in the upper 40s, partly cloudy skies, light north winds around 5-10 mph. Sunrise hits around 7:25 AM, sunset 'bout 5:25 PM. First Quarter Moon means solunar peaks today: major bites 6:20-8:20 AM (you're in it now!), 6:36-8:36 PM; minors 1:35-3:35 PM and 11:37 PM-1:37 AM, st...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report.

We don’t worry about tides here on the Lake, but water level and weather matter. The lake’s near normal pool and clear to stained, with the upper Osage, Niangua and river arms holding more color. Morning air is cold, afternoons easing up with light north to northwest breeze, classic mid‑winter Ozarks conditions. Skies are mostly clear, so expect a slow start that improves as the sun gets on the water. Sunrise is right around 7:30 and sunset near 5:10, giving you a tight mid‑day feeding...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from Lake of the Ozarks with your on-the-water report.

We don’t worry about tides here in mid-Missouri, but timing still matters. FishingReminder’s solunar forecast for Lake Ozark shows a strong **major feeding window early**, roughly sunrise through mid-morning, with another good push around supper time. That first light bite is your moneymaker.

Weather-wise, we’re sitting in a classic Ozarks winter pattern: cold overnight, crisp morning, and a slow warmup with light wind and decent barometric stability. Think layered clothing and slow presentations. Skies are partly cloudy, which helps ke...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from Lake of the Ozarks with your on-the-water report.

We don’t worry about tides here in mid-Missouri, but the *lake level and weather* matter. According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at a classic January pattern: cold morning in the upper 20s to low 30s, afternoon highs pushing into the low 40s with a light north to northwest breeze. Skies are mostly clear, which means chilly but stable conditions and a slow, midday bite. Weather Underground and other local weather outlets line up on that forecast.

Sunrise is rig...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp January 7th mornin'. Winter's grip is on, but the bite's still kickin' if you know where to look. No tides here on our big freshwater beast, but solunar tables from FishingReminder show major hot windows from 6:20-8:20 AM, 6:36-8:36 PM, and minors at 1:35-3:35 PM plus late night. First quarter moon at 38% proximity means fish are feedin' steady. Sunrise 'round 7:30 AM, sunset by 5:15 PM—short days, so hit dawn and dusk hard. Weather's chilly, highs in the low 40s, light wi...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya with today's report for January 5th, 2026. Winter's grip is on, but the bite's crisp and steady if you hit it right.

Fishing Reminder's solunar forecast shows a **poor day** overall with First Quarter Moon at 38% proximity. Major bite windows: 6:20-8:20 AM (just wrapped), next at 6:36-8:36 PM. Minors: 1:35-3:35 PM and 11:37 PM-1:37 AM. Sunrise around 7:30 AM, sunset by 5:30 PM—short days, so bundle up. No tides here on the lake, but water's clearin' up post-rain, temps hoverin' low 40s like that Watts Ba...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya from the crisp winter banks on this fine Sunday mornin', January 4th, 2026. Water's sittin' steady—no tides here on our big ol' lake, but solunar charts from FishingReminder show prime major bite windows from 6:20 to 8:20 a.m., 6:36 to 8:36 p.m., with minors at 1:35 to 3:35 p.m. and 11:37 p.m. to 1:37 a.m. Sunrise hits around 7:15 a.m., sunset 'bout 5:00 p.m., givin' us near 10 hours of daylight under a First Quarter Moon at 38% illumination—fish are feedin' aggressive in these short days.

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Good morning, fellow anglers! It's a crisp winter Saturday here at the Lake of the Ozarks, and boy, do we have some solid fishing conditions to work with today.

Let's start with what Mother Nature's throwing at us. Sunrise this morning hit at 7:24 AM, and we've got until 7:16 PM to make the most of daylight—that's nearly twelve hours on the water if you're willing to brave the cold. The lake level is holding steady at 656.10 feet, which is perfect for winter fishing patterns.

Now, here's the good news about today's bite potential. We're looking at so...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling around Lake of the Ozarks. It's Friday mornin', January 2nd, 2026, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter day on the water—lake level sittin' steady at 656.10 feet per USLakes, about 4 feet below full pool, perfect for targetin' those deeper haunts. No tides here on this big ol' reservoir, but solunar charts from FishingReminder show **major bite windows** from 6:20-8:20 AM, 6:36-8:36 PM, and minors at 1:35-3:35 PM and 11:37 PM-1:37 AM under a first-quarter moon—fish'll be feedin' steady if you time it right. Sunrise around 7:25 AM, sunset 'bout 5:05 PM...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya from the crisp mornin' air on this New Year's Eve, December 31st at 8:25 AM. No tides here in our big ol' reservoir, but FishingReminder shows an excellent day ahead with waxing crescent moon at 9% visibility, 404,960 km out. Major bite windows hit 1:46-3:46 AM (you night owls got 'em), minors at 9:40-11:40 AM and 6:52-8:52 PM, plus a big one 2:16-4:16 PM—get on the water!

Weather's winter classic: frigid low 30s water from recent shad kills, per Major League Fishing reports, with wi...

Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake of the Ozarks fishin' report for this chilly December 29th mornin'. Winter's got a firm grip here in Missouri, with water temps hoverin' in the low 50s—perfect for bass huggin' those grass edges and points. No tides on this big ol' reservoir, but lake levels are steady, and a light north breeze is kickin' up, pushin' baitfish into the banks. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 'round 4:52 PM, so make the most of that short daylight.

Fish activity's pickin' up despite the cold. Just two days back on...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report.

No tides to worry about here in mid‑Missouri, just lake level and weather. National Weather Service data shows a classic Ozarks winter pattern: cold morning in the upper 20s to low 30s, creeping into the 40s this afternoon with a light north breeze and high thin clouds. Sunrise was right around 7:25 a.m., sunset will be about 5:00 p.m., so you’ve got a short window and that late‑afternoon warming will matter.

Water temps on the main lake are riding the uppe...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp December 27th mornin'. Winter's got its grip, but the bite's still on if ya know where to look.

No tides here on our big reservoir, but FishingReminder shows prime solunar times today: major bites from 1:46-3:46 a.m. (you missed that one), 2:16-4:16 p.m., minors at 9:40-11:40 a.m. and 6:52-8:52 p.m. Waxing crescent moon at 9% visibility means fish are feedin' steady in low light. Sunrise 'round 7:15 a.m., sunset 'bout 4:50 p.m.—hit those windows ha...

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishin' guide right here on the Lake of the Ozarks. It's a crisp mornin' on December 26th, 2025, 'round 8:30 AM, and we're lookin' at partly cloudy skies with temps hoverin' in the low 40s, risin' to the high 40s by afternoon—perfect for bundle-up bass chasin', per the National Weather Service advisory on dense fog easin' off. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM, sunset 'round 4:52 PM, givin' us a solid 9.5 hours of light. No tides here on this big ol' reservoir, but water levels are steady, cooler than normal like Truman Lake nearby, makin' fish a...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guru right here on the Lake of the Ozarks. Merry Christmas Eve, folks—it's December 24th, 2025, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter bite on these waters.

Weather's comin' in cool and clear today, highs around 45°F with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the lake—no major storms brewin', per local forecasts. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 4:50 PM, givin' us a solid 9.5 hours of daylight to chase 'em. No tides here on this freshwater beast, but water levels are steady at 656 feet...

# Artificial Lure's Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report

Well folks, it's December 22nd and we're right in the heart of winter fishing season here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Let me break down what's happening on the water.

**Current Conditions & Activity**

We're heading into late season here in Missouri, and the fishing mood has been swinging with those subtle weather changes. The massive leaf drop we experienced earlier this month has definitely slowed the bite across the region, but don't let that discourage you. Bass fishing was at its peak just a couple...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp December 20th mornin'. Winter's got a firm grip here in central Missouri, with highs hoverin' around 42°F today and light winds from the north at 5-10 mph—perfect for bundlin' up and slidin' into those slower bites. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 4:50 PM, givin' us a short window, but them major bite times from FishingReminder hit major from 6:20-8:20 AM and 6:36-8:36 PM, minors at 1:35-3:35 PM and 11:38 PM-1:38 AM. No tides on this big reservoir, but water levels are...

Hey y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report.

We don’t worry about tides here in mid‑Missouri, but we do watch the sky. Around the lake today you’re looking at seasonably cold Ozark weather, light winds early, a little breeze by afternoon, and mostly clear skies. SolunarForecast says the sun comes up about 7:22 and ducks behind the bluffs around 4:52, with the best feeding windows lining up early and again late in the day.

Water temps are in that upper‑40s zone on most main‑lake stretches, and that’s got t...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya with today's report for December 17th. Winter's grip is tight, but the bass are still bitin' if you know where to look.

Solunar tables from FishingReminder show major bite windows from 6:20-8:20 AM, 6:36-8:36 PM, with minors at 1:35-3:35 PM and 11:37 PM-1:37 AM. First quarter moon at 38% proximity means decent activity, especially early and late. No tides here on this big reservoir, but water levels are steady around the dams.

Weather's crisp—expect highs in the low 40s, partly cloudy, li...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake of the Ozarks fishin' report for Monday mornin', December 15th. Water's sittin' cold in the upper 30s to low 40s main lake, but them spring-fed creeks like Big and Little Niangua are holdin' steady around 50 degrees—warmer pockets where the big ones wanna hang.

Sunrise hit early today, nautical twilight kickin' off the major bite window from 6:20 to 8:20 a.m., then minor at 1:35 to 3:35 p.m., another major 6:36 to 8:36 p.m., and late minor past midnight. First quarter moon with 50% visibility means solunar periods are prime—fish...

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on Lake of the Ozarks. It's a crisp winter mornin' here in central Missouri, with FishingReminder showin' major bite times from 6:20 to 8:20 a.m., minor from 1:35 to 3:35 p.m., and another major evenin' window 6:36 to 8:36 p.m. under a first quarter moon—perfect for gettin' those bass and crappie stirred up. No tides on this big ol' lake, but water's stable, visibility around 50%. Sunrise hits early, sunset late this time of year, givin' ya solid daylight to chase 'em.

Weather's cool and overcast with a li...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report.

We don’t have tides here, but water’s winter‑low and clear on the main lake, a little more stain up the river arms. Surface temps are running in the low‑ to mid‑50s. Light north breeze this morning, high in the 40s later with a thin overcast and a passing sunbreak or two – classic December Ozarks bass and crappie weather. Local almanac data shows sunrise right around 7:15 a.m. and sunset close to 5 p.m., so your best light windows are tight.

Fis...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake of the Ozarks fishing guru, comin' at ya with today's report for December 12th, 2025. Winter's grip is on, but the bass are bitin' good—Mercury pro Marshall Hughes from Major League Fishing says December through March is prime for giant largemouth, schoolin' deep on points and ledges.

Fishing Reminder's got the solunar times dialed: major bites from 6:20-8:20 AM, 6:36-8:36 PM; minors at 1:35-3:35 PM and 11:37 PM-1:37 AM. First quarter moon at 50% visibility means decent action, especially early. Sunrise around 7:15 AM, sunset 4:45 PM—get out there before dark. No tides here...

Alright, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for today. Let’s get right into it.

Sunrise is around 7:15 this morning, and sunset’s at 4:55, so we’ve got a short window of daylight, but that’s prime time for winter bass. The moon’s in its First Quarter phase, and the major bite windows are early this morning and again late this afternoon, so plan your trip around those if you can. Visibility’s decent, and the lake’s not seeing any real tidal push, so it’s all about the weather and stru...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report.

We don’t worry about tides here in the Ozarks, but water level and weather are driving the bite. According to the National Weather Service, we’re sitting under a cool, high‑pressure pattern: chilly mornings in the upper 20s to low 30s, highs topping out in the low 40s, light north to northeast breeze, and mostly clear skies. Sunrise is right around 7:10 a.m., with sunset close to 4:50 p.m., so your prime windows are that first hour of light and the last 90 minutes before dark.<...