Lake Ozark, MO Fishing Trip — August
Your Lake Ozark, MO Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 68°F1.4" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
5 species
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodBrown Trout
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
August Weather in Lake Ozark
85°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
4 Guides Matched
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
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Missouri Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.
Species Regulations
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
In impoundments of 100 acres or more, only 1 catfish can be over 24 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No length limit
Check specific regulations for trout parks and trout management areas as they may differ.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
In some areas, only 1 may be over 18 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check specific area regulations as some areas may have different limits or length restrictions.