Missouri Fishing Reports: Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report

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Date	24-Sep-09
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Conditions : Lake of the Ozarks: (Bagnell Tailwater): 73 degrees, dingy; black bass and crappie slow; white bass and catfish fair. (Report made on 9/23/2009)

(Glaize): 75 degrees, dingy; black bass, crappie and catfish fair; white bass slow. (Report made on 9/23/2009)

(Gravois): 75 degrees, dingy; black bass, crappie and white bass slow; catfish fair. (Report made on 9/23/2009)

(Niangua): 75 degrees, dingy; black bass fair on jigs around docks with some success swimming a Gitzits; crappie good in the coves; catfish good on cut shad, on jugs at 8 to 12 feet deep at the 60MM. (Report made on 9/24/2009)

(Osage): 75 degrees, dingy; black bass fair on jigs around docks with some success swimming a Gitzits; crappie good in the coves; catfish good on cut shad, on jugs at 8 to 12 feet deep at the 60MM. (Report made on 9/24/2009)

Reported by: Missouri Dept of Conservation

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The Lake of the Ozarks is one of Missouri's premier fishing destinations, and can be accessed via one of the park's two paved boat ramps located at both public beaches. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill and catfish. In addition to statewide fishing rules, the Lake of the Ozarks has the following regulations:

Lakewide
black bass -- 15 inch minimum length limit on largemouth and smallmouth bass; 12 inch minimum length limit on spotted bass
crappie -- 9 inch minimum length limit; 15 fish daily limit
non-game fish -- snagging, snaring and grabbing are allowed from March 15 through April 30 only

On the lake and its tributaries

paddlefish -- 34 inch minimum body length

No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of two paddlefish.

Within 525 feet on the left descending bank and 977 feet on the right descending bank below Truman Dam in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' restricted zone

No fishing is allowed.

From the downstream end of the no fishing zone below Truman Dam throughout the no boating zone (look for signs and buoys)

catfish -- The daily limit channel, blue and flathead catfish is four in the aggregate and only one may be more than 24 inches in total length.

Paddlefish may not be possessed.

From the downstream end of the no fishing zone below Truman Dam to US Highway 65

Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, jug lines, snagging, snaring and grabbing are prohibited.

Boat Launch: The park has three paved boat ramps; a four-lane ramp at each of the Grand Glaize Beach and Pa He Tsi locations; and a two-lane ramp at Public Beach #1. Daily launch fees are $5 for vessels up to 30 feet in length and $7 for vessels over 30 feet in length. Campground users can launch free at any ramp with a current, valid camping permit. There are no motor restrictions, and the boat launches are open year-round.