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…
Summertime crappie fishing can be awesome and so much fun. You can load the boat if you find them. The most important piece of the equation you have to figure out is the depth the crappie are using. I’m talking deep fishing here so this is more July-August type fishing. Electronics help to give you an idea but to really…