Lake of the Ozarks in 3-D at today's water level, about 213 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 7 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake of the Ozarks today
Missouri · 67.9 sq mi · updated
Slightly murky, 64°F water, calm this morning.
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
83% Good chance for crappie today · 18–22 ft deep
- Water 64°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 18–22 ft deep, mostly on wind-blown banks.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 50 ft, cold below.
Best zone: wind-blown bank, about 3% of them, 18–22 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank · about 10 ft deep today
Today's north wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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7 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet. The lake gauge did not answer today. The level will be back with the next update.
Clarity and algae
Slightly murky No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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