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Crappie and White Bass Bite Strong at the Lake of the Ozarks Amid Cooling Temps
- 2024/12/19
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As of December 19, 2024, here’s the latest fishing report for the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
First, let's talk about the conditions. The lake level is currently about 6 feet lower than its summer levels, which is normal for this time of year as it prepares for spring rains[3].
The water temperature is in the upper 40s, slowly warming up. Given the cold water, crappie fishing has been exceptional over the last few months. Crappie love the cold and can be found in shallower areas, particularly in pea-gravel pockets of coves sheltered from wind and wave action[2][3].
Yesterday, anglers reported catching a good number of crappie using small jigs or minnows set one to two feet below a bobber. White bass and hybrids have also been active, especially around main lake points and in the backs of creeks where they feed on shad. These fish can be caught using small spinners and jerkbaits[1][2].
For bass fishing, it's been a bit tougher lately, but night fishing with magnum-sized plastic worms and jigs in deep brush piles next to docks or along secondary and main lake points can yield some keeper-size fish. However, the focus right now is more on crappie and white bass due to the colder water[1][2].
The best lures to use include soft plastic finesse worms, floating worms, creature baits, lizards, and tubes for bass. For crappie, small jigs and minnows are highly effective. White bass can be caught with small spinners and jerkbaits[2].
Hot spots include the spillway section of Bagnell Dam, where you can catch white bass, black bass, catfish, walleye, and crappie from the shore. The Niangua, Little Niangua, Gravois, and Grand Glaize tributaries are also good for white bass during their spawning runs[2][5].
Sunrise today is at around 7:15 AM, and sunset is at about 4:45 PM. The weather is expected to be cool, with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to mid-50s.
Overall, the Lake of the Ozarks continues to offer excellent fishing opportunities, especially for crappie and white bass, making it a great time to get out on the water.
First, let's talk about the conditions. The lake level is currently about 6 feet lower than its summer levels, which is normal for this time of year as it prepares for spring rains[3].
The water temperature is in the upper 40s, slowly warming up. Given the cold water, crappie fishing has been exceptional over the last few months. Crappie love the cold and can be found in shallower areas, particularly in pea-gravel pockets of coves sheltered from wind and wave action[2][3].
Yesterday, anglers reported catching a good number of crappie using small jigs or minnows set one to two feet below a bobber. White bass and hybrids have also been active, especially around main lake points and in the backs of creeks where they feed on shad. These fish can be caught using small spinners and jerkbaits[1][2].
For bass fishing, it's been a bit tougher lately, but night fishing with magnum-sized plastic worms and jigs in deep brush piles next to docks or along secondary and main lake points can yield some keeper-size fish. However, the focus right now is more on crappie and white bass due to the colder water[1][2].
The best lures to use include soft plastic finesse worms, floating worms, creature baits, lizards, and tubes for bass. For crappie, small jigs and minnows are highly effective. White bass can be caught with small spinners and jerkbaits[2].
Hot spots include the spillway section of Bagnell Dam, where you can catch white bass, black bass, catfish, walleye, and crappie from the shore. The Niangua, Little Niangua, Gravois, and Grand Glaize tributaries are also good for white bass during their spawning runs[2][5].
Sunrise today is at around 7:15 AM, and sunset is at about 4:45 PM. The weather is expected to be cool, with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to mid-50s.
Overall, the Lake of the Ozarks continues to offer excellent fishing opportunities, especially for crappie and white bass, making it a great time to get out on the water.