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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!

Lake Level History

Date	Time	Headwater level (Feet)	Tailwater level (Feet)	Discharge (cfs)
02-02-2014	12:00 AM	654.94	552.60	915.78
02-02-2014	01:00 AM	654.94	552.60	916.69
02-02-2014	02:00 AM	654.92	552.59	914.05
02-02-2014	03:00 AM	654.94	552.59	914.14
02-02-2014	04:00 AM	654.92	552.59	913.23
02-02-2014	05:00 AM	654.90	552.59	917.09
02-02-2014	06:00 AM	654.88	552.59	916.57
02-02-2014	07:00 AM	654.87	552.59	914.83
02-02-2014	08:00 AM	654.87	552.59	917.08
02-02-2014	09:00 AM	654.90	552.67	1,166.17
02-02-2014	10:00 AM	654.86	552.71	1,247.40
02-02-2014	11:00 AM	654.87	552.69	915.95

Fishing Tips

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The jig can be one of the most productive lures available to anglers, according to local fishing pro Jim Dill. The set-up is simple, he says, but there are a few tricks to making a jig work when fishing on the Lake.

Equipment:

• Start by choosing natural colors such as green, brown and black, with a natural-looking trailer.
• Pick a 3/8-oz or 1/2-oz jig, “a good all-around jig size,” Dill says.
• A medium to medium-heavy rod ranging from 6.5 to 7 feet in length should be paired with a high-speed reel, spooled with 12–17lb fluorocarbon line.
• “Flourocarbon line has little to no stretch, which makes it very sensitive for feeling the slightest of bites,” Dill says. “However, fluorocarbon is not recommended for spinning reels, as it tends not to sit well on the reel and will unravel when casting.”

Technique:

• Start by throwing your jig on an open bank, to get used to the feel of it as it works along the bottom. “This is the most critical part of jig fishing: you must keep constant contact and know what the jig is doing at all times,” Dill explains, adding if an angler can not feel his or her jig, a fish could grab it without the angler knowing.
• Once you get the feel of the jig, begin working it around larger rocks and through brush.
• When the moment you’ve been hoping for arrives, and a fish grabs the jig, Dill has an important pointer for making sure this one doesn’t get away. “Try to always set the hook with an upward motion so the fish is hooked in the upper part of the mouth,” he says. This makes it less likely for the fish to throw the jig.

Beyond quality equipment and good technique, Dill gives a parting word needed by everyone who throws in a line: “Good luck!”

Fishing Tips for Crappie

Fall is a great time to fish on the Lake of the Ozarks, and the Missouri Department of Conservation offers a few tips for anglers hoping to bring in a mess of crappie.

Fall—try the docks

Crappie are generally very predictable and aggressive in October and November. Docks are a prime location for fall crappie, where they can be caught in the upper 10 feet of the water column.

Cast into the back of a boat slip or along the edges, letting the jig sink for 2 or 3 seconds, and then retrieve slowly. Crappie will also move into shallow water on warm days in the fall, where you can catch them in the same brush piles they inhabit during the spawn.

Winter—enjoy some of the best fishing of the year

Unfortunately, many anglers stow away the boat and fishing tackle before the first snow flies. Those who don’t can experience some of the best fishing of the year and have their favorite lake all to themselves.

You can find crappie in deep water (20 to 40 feet) in the winter, but they will move into shallower water during a string of warm days. The key to catching crappie in the winter is to use a very slow retrieve. In cold water, crappie will not chase a fast-moving lure like they will during the warmer months.

In addition, winter crappie tend to congregate in large, dense schools near structure instead of scattering in loose schools over a large area. Casts to one side of a brush pile may yield nothing while the other side may produce a fish on nearly every cast.

Tackle and technique

If you talk to a dozen crappie anglers, you will likely get a dozen different opinions regarding the best way to catch them, the best jig color, the best line to use, and so on. In reality, two anglers in the same boat can be using two completely different techniques and baits, and they will both be catching fish. The key is to not get stuck on any one approach. Experiment until you find a technique that works for you.

Crappie are attracted to woody cover regardless of the time of year. A good rule of thumb is to fish shallow during spring and fall, then fish deep during summer and winter. However, a string of warm days in January can send fish into water less than 5 feet deep, while a strong cold front in April can send them to the depths for a few days. When trying to locate crappie, target brush piles or other cover at a variety of depths, and let the fish tell you what depth they prefer on a given day.

When crappie are active, they will hit a bait presented in close proximity to cover. When they are not so active, you may need to get your bait down into the brush to be successful. The two most effective ways to do this are vertical jigging and casting. A weedless jig works best for these types of presentation.

Vertical jigging

To fish a bait vertically, simply drop it straight down into the brush until it hits bottom. Then slowly reel up until you get a bite. Note the depth at which you get a bite and concentrate on fishing at that depth. Another productive method is to use a very small jigging spoon. Fish vertically over deep brush and raise and lower your jigging spoon 1-2 feet. Crappie will often hit the spoon on the fall while it is fluttering. This is a good technique to use when you run out of minnows or simply get tired of re-baiting your hook.

Casting

When fishing shallow brush or in very clear water, you may need to back away from the brush and cast. Toss your bait past the brush and let it sink to the bottom on a tight line. Slowly retrieve until you contact the brush. When you feel your bait come over a limb, let it sink again. Keep doing this until you clear the brush. By doing this, your lure is actually penetrating down into brush instead of just skimming along the outer edges.

Bobbers

These are not just for young or inexperienced anglers. There are days when crappie will only pick up a jig or minnow that is hovering nearly motionless. Again, you may need to experiment with the depth of your bait to find the fish.