Friday, April 19, 2019

Fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks

Spring is a popular time to go fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks but if you don't own a boat it can be tricky to find a great fishing spot if they aren't biting on the shoreline. The lake is full of fish and you don't have to be a professional angler to enjoy a day fishing on the lake. The fish are plentiful at the Lake of the Ozarks and today, our boat rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks has some info about a few fish you could catch! 


Bass

You can catch these fish throughout the year, but fishing is the best for them in the Spring and the Fall. They are the most active early in the morning and at dusk. Many tournaments in the Lake area are dedicated to this particular fish. You will find them anywhere between 9-15 inches in length and anywhere from 1/4 pound to just over a pound, although larger ones have been caught around here.

Crappie

Crappie in the Lake are generally 9-13 inches long and around 4 pounds but can be bigger. Small jigs and minnows work the best on crappie. This is one of the most popular panfish caught in Missouri. You are most likely to find them in open water closet to plenty of covers, like trees or brush that have fallen into the water. You can find them all times of the day, but night is when they are the most active.

Catfish

This fish is a popular one to catch and cook at the Lake. They love open water. You are most likely to find them well away from the shoreline, often in deep flats, river channel breaks, and the mouths of coves. They vary in length anywhere between 20-44 inches, and can weigh as little as 3 pounds and as much as 40 most of the time. Rumors of "monster catfish" run rampant in the area, and although this is a tall tale, catfish have been known to have been caught between 80-100 pounds. 


Walleye

Since the mid-1990's, the Lake has been stocked with Walleye. They seem to prefer brightly colored jigs. Using jigs tipped with nightcrawlers and minnows works extremely well too. They make their way up to shallower waters at night, but they tend to hang out in pools that are 12 feet or deeper during the day. Their weight varies between 8 ounces to 8 pounds most of the time, but they can get larger. They are usually 12-28 inches long.

Bluegill

Fisherman enjoy the flavor of the bluegill, and so do larger fish. They prefer to inhabit warm, clear water where there is plenty of cover. A school of about 20-30 are normally found swimming together. Most of them are just over 9 inches long and weigh around 12 ounces. 

If you want to up your fishing game this year, bring your fishing poles and your bait and we will provide the boat! Spring is a great time to enjoy casting a line and fishing is a lot more fun when you rent a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks. You'll find our boat rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks at four convient places around the lake - Village Marina, Lodge of Fours Seasons, Camden on the Lake, and Dog Days Bar & Grill! 
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Location: VLG OF 4 SSNS, MO 65049, USA

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