Spirit of Qatar Team coming to Lake of the Ozarks Shootout

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout has become a truly global race, with the confirmation that Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-Thani is bringing his Spirit of Qatar race team to the event in August.

According to team spokesperson Neil Perkins, Sheikh Hassan has confirmed the team will travel to central Missouri for the 26th annual Shootout, scheduled for Aug. 23–24.

Sheikh Hassan is the President of the Qatar Marine Sports Federation, and has made waves throughout the powerboating world with his fleet of race boats that includes a 41-foot Victory catamaran, a 42-foot MTI catamaran and his 50-foot, turbine-powered Mystic catamaran Al Adaa'am 96 (powered by twin 3,000-HP turbines).

More information about Hassan's arrival in central Missouri is expected to be released next week.

by Nathan Bechtold/LakeExpo.com 

Support Our Troops Poker Run

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Boaters will cruise for charity this weekend in the 7th Annual Support Our Troops Poker Run.

The event will be held on Friday, June 27, with a mandatory drivers’ meeting at Camden on the Lake at 9 a.m. and a hot breakfast for all participants. Boats will depart between 9:30 –10 a.m., and will turn in their cards at Dog Days from 3 – 6 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6:30 at Dog Days, with a post-party and awards ceremony.

The festivities will continue into Saturday, with participants partying and enjoying entertainment in Toad Cove at Camden on the Lake.

Since its inception 7 years ago, the Support Our Troops Poker Run has grown from 60 boats to averaging almost 120 boats and 500 people from all over the country.

To date, the event has raised in excess of $90,000 for H.E.R.O.E.S. Care. That money goes directly to assisting troops overseas and their families at home.

Ride In Style With Zee’s Express Bus & Limo Service!

For your transportation needs around the Lake and beyond, Zee’s Express offers a variety of vehicles with perimeter seating for groups of up to 30 people! Check out our Lake Trolley, which hold 24, or our 14-passenger Hummer Limo. Regardless of the event, we’ll keep you rolling in style, and we also have a fleet of rental cars and minivans at competitive prices. Call 573-365-2366 or emailzeeexpress@yahoo.com. 

Fishing Report

Water Surface Temp: 74º

Water Level (Range): rising

Water Type: dingy

Fish Reported:

Crappie: Slow

Black Bass: Slow

White Bass: Slow

Catfish: Slow

crappie slow on minnows and crappie jigs; black bass slow on worms, crankbaits and dark colored soft plastics; white bass slow on light colored soft plastics and crappie jigs; catfish slow on worms, cut shad and chicken livers.

(Reported on: 6/18/14)

Lake of the Ozarks (Glaize)

Information: 573-346-2210

Water Surface Temp: 74º

Water Level (Range): rising

Water Type: dingy

Fish Reported:

Crappie: Fair

Black Bass: Slow

White Bass: Slow

Catfish: Slow

crappie fair on jigs and minnows; white bass slow on light colored soft plastics and spoons; catfish slow on chicken livers, stinkbaits, worms, hot dogs and cut baits; black bass slow on dark colored soft plastics, worms and crankbaits.

(Reported on: 6/18/14)

Lake of the Ozarks (Gravois)

Information: 573-346-2210

Water Surface Temp: 74º

Water Level (Range): rising

Water Type: clear

Fish Reported:

Crappie: Slow

Black Bass: Fair

White Bass: Slow

Catfish: Fair

crappie slow on minnows; black bass fair on soft plastic worms; white bass slow; catfish fair on cut shad.

(Reported on: 6/18/14)

Lake of the Ozarks (Niangua)

Information: 573-346-2210

Water Surface Temp: 74º

Water Level (Range): rising

Water Type: clear

Fish Reported:

Black Bass: Fair

Crappie: Fair

Catfish: Fair

White Bass: Fair

catfish fair on cut shad and live baits; crappie fair on minnows; black bass fair on dark plastics; white bass fair on spinnerbaits.

(Reported on: 6/18/14)

Lake of the Ozarks (Osage)

Information: 573-346-2210

Water Surface Temp: 74º

Water Level (Range): rising

Water Type: dingy

Fish Reported:

Black Bass: Fair

Crappie: Fair

Catfish: Fair

White Bass: Fair

catfish fair on cut shad and live baits; crappie fair on jigs with Crappie Nibbles; black bass fair on spinnerbaits; white bass fair on dark colored plastics.

White bass are biting

If you are an angler that likes to fish for white bass, now is the time to load up your boat and tackle and head to Lakeview Resort. Whites are running off of open chanel points and in bay areas. Rooster tails and rattle traps are the bait of choice. Come on down and do a little fishin' and relaxin' !

Summer is here!

Took a break from posting for awile, but we are now back online. Everything is great at Lakeview Resort and summer s finally here. The weather is warm, sun is shinning, both pools are open, Lake water just right for swimming and water sports and the fish are biting. Don't procrastinate, book that long awaited, well derserved vacation now! We have a lakeside cottage with your name on it. Hope to see you soon!