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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake of the Ozarks

Missouri, United States

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Lake of the Ozarks fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Freshwater drum

20 in Β· 7 lb

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Smallmouth buffalo

15 in Β· 1 lb

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Freshwater drum

24 in Β· 11 lb

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Freshwater drum

20 in Β· 8 lb

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Bighead carp

32 in Β· 12 lb

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Bighead carp

36 in Β· 15 lb

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Freshwater drum

17 in Β· 4 lb

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Freshwater drum

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Channel catfish

20 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

Lake of the Ozarks is a stream located in Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Blue catfish, and Channel catfish.

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Location

38Β°12β€²12.2β€³N 92Β°37β€²24.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Missouri can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lake of the Ozarks fishing

the Lake of the Ozarks is a stream located in Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°12β€²12.2β€³N 92Β°37β€²24.6β€³W
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