Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Fishing Report Today

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.<...

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

We don’t worry about tides here in mid‑Missouri — the dam keeps water levels fairly steady — so your “tide” is really **generation and wind**. When Bagnell’s pushing water and you’ve got a little chop, the bite’s been best along main‑lake structure and the first third of the creeks.

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service is calling for a classic early‑December pattern: morning temps starting out cold in the upper 20s to low 30s, climbing into the 40s to low 50s by afternoon...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from Lake of the Ozarks with your early‑winter fishing rundown.

We don’t worry about tides here, just water level and temps. Ameren’s lake level page shows the lake sitting near its normal winter pool, with surface temps mostly in the mid‑40s on the main lake, a touch warmer in the backs of creeks. Clear to lightly stained on the main lake, more color up the river arms.

The National Weather Service is calling for a chilly, mostly dry day: morning temps down around the freezing mark, afternoon...

Bass fishing around Lake of the Ozarks is sliding into that classic early-winter pattern: chilly mornings, clear water on most of the main lake, and a better bite once the sun gets up and warms those chunk rock banks and dock corners a touch. Fish aren’t climbing in the boat, but anyone slowing down and fishing deeper structure is still putting together solid mixed bags of largemouth and spotted bass, with bonus crappie and a few catfish.

## Weather and light

Air temps are running cold at daybreak, warming into a crisp, comfortable afternoon, with light to...

# Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report – December 4, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for today, Thursday, December 4th.

We're looking at a First Quarter Moon phase right now, which means we've got solid bite windows coming up. Your major feeding times are showing 6:20 AM to 8:20 AM this morning, and then again from 6:36 PM to 8:36 PM tonight. We also have minor bite windows at 1:35 PM to 3:35 PM and 11:37 PM to 1:37 AM. The lake is currently sitting about 5 feet below power pool, which is keeping things a bi...

# Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report – December 3rd, 2025

Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your early winter fishing update from right here on Lake of the Ozarks. We're in that transition period where things are starting to heat up, and I've got some solid intel to share with you today.

**Current Conditions & Fish Activity**

Winter bite is firing on all cylinders out here right now. We just wrapped up an incredibly tough tournament week where conditions were downright brutal – we're talking major shad kill, frigid water, and fish that didn't want...

Hey there, it's Artificial Lure with your Tuesday morning fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks. We're in early December now, and I'm telling you, the winter bite is firing on all cylinders right now.

Let's start with today's conditions. We've got a First Quarter Moon phase working in our favor, which means we've got solid bite windows. Your major bite times are hitting from 6:20 to 8:20 AM, then again from 6:36 to 8:36 PM. We've also got a minor bite window from 1:35 to 3:35 PM if you can get out midday. Sunrise is still pretty early, and sunset comes around early...

# Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report – December 1st, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Monday morning fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks.

We're looking at a Waxing Crescent moon today, and here's the bite window breakdown you need to know: major bite times are firing from 1:46 to 3:46 in the morning, 9:40 to 11:40 in the morning, 2:16 to 4:16 in the afternoon, and again from 6:52 to 8:52 tonight. Sunrise is around 6:40 and sunset comes just after 5 PM, so if you're heading out, get those morning hours in while you can.

Weather-wise, we've got cold conditions moving in...

# Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report – November 30, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday morning fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks.

We're looking at a First Quarter Moon today, which means you've got major bite windows firing from 6:20 to 8:20 in the morning, 1:35 to 3:35 in the afternoon, and again from 6:36 to 8:36 tonight. Sunrise is around 6:40, and we'll see sunset just after 5 PM, so get out there early if you can.

**The Bite**

Word from the water recently has been solid. Consistency is key right now—anglers are putting together decent limi...

# Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report - November 29, 2025

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks. We're looking at a First Quarter Moon today, and visibility is sitting at about 50%, which means conditions are decent for getting out on the water.

**Current Conditions & Timing**

The major bite window is firing up right now from 6:20 to 8:20 AM, which is perfect timing since you're listening to this report. We've got another minor bite period hitting around 1:35 to 3:35 PM, and then major bites returning this evening from 6:36 to 8:36...

Good morning, folks—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report for Friday, November 28th, 2025.

We're looking at a crisp late fall morning here on the lake. Sunrise came in early, and we've got decent daylight hours to work with, though sunset will creep up fast as we head into early December. No tidal movements to worry about here on Ozarks—we're a freshwater lake, so wind direction is what'll shape your day. Expect typical late fall conditions on the water.

**Fish Activity and Recent Catches**

The bite's been solid acro...

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. Ev...

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 br...

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 cove...

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...