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There are a lot of variables in offshore fishing that can change throughout the day. Current is one of them and it is the most important variable that an angler can use to his advantage when fishing. Current can be created by wind, boat traffic and generation throughout the dam. Lake of the Ozarks is famous for its phenomenal fishing out deep in the summertime. The current does many things but it can be mind-boggling if you don’t break it down piece by piece. Spawn The spawn is a great time of year to fish. It is a time where many of the fish flood the banks and look for good places to spawn. When they spawn it is an awesome process. It seems like it all happens so quickly. Once the fish are done spawning, the males will stay up by the banks and guard the fry, while the females will move off of the bank to the first piece of cover that they can find. The current being pushed through the dam is a very important factor this time of year. It makes the process of the big females wa...

If you’re looking for a great fishing tournament at the Lake of the Ozarks , Bassing Bob has all the information you need. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced fisherman, anyone can benefit from a Bassing Bob membership. Members of Bassing Bob get access to fishing reports, expert articles and videos, and interactive maps. Check out the upcoming tournament that benefits a great charity and don’t forget to become a member of Bassing Bob. Concord Village Lions Club Presents: Fish For Sight Bass Tournament The Largest Amateur Buddy Bass Tournament on the Lake of the Ozarks! The Fish For Sight Buddy Bass Tournament will be held on May 4th, 2019 at PB#2 on the Lake of the Ozarks. $200 per boat - $12,000 First Place Prize*. They will be paying out one place per 10 entries, along with three Big Bass. Complimentary Fish Fry with beer! Plus live entertainment from Dale Blue Friday Night from 4-8pm. BBQ provided Saturday during weigh-in. For more information, contact Emil @(314)...

We are about two weeks away from the  Spring Big Bass Bash tournament . This tournament takes place the third weekend in April at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Big Bass Bash is a tournament that is designed for amateurs only. Its unique format allows the weekend angler a chance to win big money like the professionals. Unlike most fishing tournaments which have a team arrangement where prizes are based on total weight, their format is distinctive in that it only takes one fisherman just one big bass to win. If you want to participate,  Bassing Bob  has all the information you need to know! Spring Big Bass Bash The prize money for the Spring Big Bass Bash will total over $250,000 payouts with $100,000 to the winner. This could be your chance to win big money!!  Anglers can launch from anywhere on Lake of the Ozarks. The Big Bass Bash will have four weigh-in stations to accommodate the anglers: PB2 (Grand Glaize State Park), Red Oak Resort, Alhonna Resort, ...

Water temperatures are beginning to warm up. Snaggers have been having success on lower Truman Lake and Lake of the Ozarks, and we’ve seen a few fish move up the Marais des Cygnes River. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the state’s major paddlefish snagging waters include Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Table Rock Lake. The paddlefish snagging season for these and most other waters in the state runs March 15 through April 30. Since snagging success depends on the weather, we're sharing with you some insight on how the spring weather could affect your snagging experience as well as some things you need to remember. Snagging is Dependent on Weather Snagging is very dependent on weather conditions, primarily water temperature and flow. When water temperatures reach 50–55F and flow increases, paddlefish migrate upstream to spawn. Early in the season harvest is primarily made up of “local” fish, smaller males and immature females. As water temperat...