Fishing Report for Lake of the Ozarks - Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Bites Heating Up as Spring Arrives

Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with the latest fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks on this fine Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

First off, let's talk weather. We're lookin' at a partly cloudy day with highs around 65°F and lows dipping to 48°F overnight. Winds are light and variable, making for some nice conditions out on the water. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM, and we'll see the sun set at 7:21 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in some beauties.

Now, onto the fishin'! Folks, the bite is really heatin' up as we move into spring. We've been seeing a lot of action lately, especially with bass and crappie. The largemouth and spotted bass have been moving shallow, getting ready for the spawn. Anglers have been having good luck with jerkbaits, Alabama rigs, and soft plastics like worms and creature baits.

Speaking of jerkbaits, I've been hearing great things about the 6th Sense Provoke 97 DD. It's been a real killer for those suspended bass. For you crappie enthusiasts, the bite's been on fire! Folks have been limiting out using small jigs and minnows around brush piles and docks.

As for catfish, they're still hanging deep, but they're starting to get more active. Cut shad and nightcrawlers have been producing some nice blues and channels.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Grand Glaize Arm. The points and brush piles there have been holding some good-sized bass. For crappie, the Niangua Arm has been producing limits, especially in the upper reaches where the water's a tad warmer.

Remember, with the water temps slowly rising, those fish are gonna be more active, so don't be afraid to pick up the pace of your retrieve a bit.

That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and good fishin' to ya!