If Black Bass doesn't excite you, our White Bass fishing will. During the early spring spawning runs experienced anglers often fill their 15- fish limit in about as many casts. The summer months find the Whites schooled up on shallow flats. Six years later a state record 20.5 lb. Through effective management, regulation and stocking efforts of the Missouri Department of Conservation , Lake of the Ozarks has provided numbers of other state record catches over the past ten years including a 34 lb. drum, a 36 lb. buffalo, a 42 lb. muskie, a 91 lb.
Crappie fishing is another main event at the Lake.
The length limit is 9 inches. The spring spawn usually occurs in mid to late April. Local anglers know the Crappie won't spawn until the Dogwoods bloom. Whether you are a serious pro looking for some outstanding bass fishing or just look forward to a lazy day of relaxation and family fun, Lake of the Ozarks has the ingredients for your fishing vacation. For a special thrill, go after a paddlefish , also referred to as a spoonbill.