Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report: Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Action Heating Up in March

Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at ya with the latest fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks on this fine March 14, 2025. Let me tell you, it's shaping up to be a beautiful day out on the water.

Sunrise was at 6:23 AM, and we're looking at a high of 65°F with partly cloudy skies. The water temp is sitting around 52°F, which means the fish are starting to get more active. Sunset's gonna be at 7:15 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, let's talk fish. The bass have been moving shallow, folks. We're seeing a lot of largemouth in the 2-4 pound range, with a few bigger ones mixed in. Crappie fishing has been on fire lately, with limits being caught regularly. Catfish are still hanging deep, but they're biting well if you can find 'em.

For you bass anglers, jerkbaits are still the ticket. That Megabass Vision 110 in pro blue has been absolutely killin' it. If you're fishing deeper, don't forget about that ol' reliable Alabama rig. For crappie, small jigs in white or chartreuse are working great, especially around brush piles.

If you're after catfish, cut shad or nightcrawlers on a slip sinker rig is the way to go. Fish the deeper channels and you'll be in business.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Grand Glaize Arm. Those points and brush piles have been holding some nice fish. Another area that's been producing is the Gravois Arm, especially for those trophy blue cats.

Remember, with the water still on the cool side, slow down your presentation. These fish ain't in a hurry, so you shouldn't be either.

That's all I've got for ya today, folks. Get out there and wet a line! This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and big catches.