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Lake of the Ozarks Fishing



Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Lake of the Ozarks, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Longear Sunfish

  2. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 18.42% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 14 Longear Sunfish counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Longear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Longear

    ENLARGE LAKE OF THE OZARKS LONGEAR SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  3. Largemouth Bass

  4. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 11.84% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 9 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE LAKE OF THE OZARKS LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  5. Bluegill

  6. Bluegill

    There is a 9.21% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 7 Bluegill counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE LAKE OF THE OZARKS BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  7. Green Sunfish

  8. Green Sunfish

    There is a 9.21% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 7 Green Sunfish counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Green Sunfish Counts Chart
    Green

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  9. Rock Bass

  10. Rock Bass

    There is a 7.89% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 6 Rock Bass counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE LAKE OF THE OZARKS ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  11. Smallmouth Bass

  12. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 7.89% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 6 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

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  13. Gizzard Shad

  14. Gizzard Shad

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Gizzard Shad, based on 4 Gizzard Shad counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Gizzard Shad Counts Chart
    Gizzard

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  15. Spotted Bass

  16. Spotted Bass

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 4 Spotted Bass counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Spotted Bass Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE LAKE OF THE OZARKS SPOTTED BASS COUNTS CHART


  17. Channel Catfish

  18. Channel Catfish

    There is a 3.95% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 3 Channel Catfish counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

    ENLARGE LAKE OF THE OZARKS CHANNEL CATFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Common Carp

  20. Common Carp

    There is a 3.95% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 3 Common Carp counted.

    Lake of the Ozarks Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE LAKE OF THE OZARKS COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 19 species of fish and 76 fish counted for July around Lake of the Ozarks.

To date, there are 28 species of fish and a total of 555 fish counted for Lake of the Ozarks and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 12/31/1879 (145 years).

Last Update: 7/4/2024 4:10:04 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Lake of the Ozarks are the following:

  1. Cole Camp Creek


  2. Submerged Bridge


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  4. Mossy Creek


  5. Submerged Bridge


  6. Boat Ramp


  7. Submerged Bridge


  8. Brush creek
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  9. Horsethief Bluff


  10. Deer Creek Arm


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Top Lake of the Ozarks Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Osage Beach Bait & Tackle


  2. Ozarks Bait & Tackle


  3. L.A. Products


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Top Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Jack's Guide Services
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Top Lake of the Ozarks Marinas

  1. Montego Bay Marina


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