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.