Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report – Warming Water & Rising Lake Level Fishing on Lake of the Ozarks is hitting a strong spring stride, with water temperatures now in the 60s and the lake sitting near full pool. These conditions are pushing both bass and crappie further into spawning patterns, while still leaving plenty of fish staging just outside.…
March 23, 2026 Crappie Fishing Report – Lake of the Ozarks Spring is heating up at Lake of the Ozarks, and crappie are moving into pre-spawn areas. This week, shallow brush in stained water and docks have been the hotspots for catching big fish. While some roaming fish can still be caught, most are moving into these key areas. Tools…
March Crappie Fishing at Lake of the Ozarks (2026 Guide) Best Baits, Locations, and Tips from a Local Fishing Guide March is one of the best months of the year for crappie fishing at Lake of the Ozarks. As water temperatures rise into the upper 40s and 50s, crappie begin moving out of their deep winter patterns and start staging…
