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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
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
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

Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service - Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service
Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service

Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service

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Guide Trips with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Casey Scanlon

Lake Ozark, Missouri
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Mike's Guide Service

Mike's Guide Service

5(33)Top Rated

Some of the best fish catches of the season! Big Bass & Crappie 2023!

CrappieLargemouth Bass
Lake Ozark, Missouri
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Catching Ozarks Fishing Guide

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Having the right lures for fishing Lake of The Ozarks in the wintertime is key to catching big bass. Learn a fishing guides perspective on what lures and why they prevail best for big bass in cold water.

Largemouth Bass
Lake Ozark, Missouri
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Big Ed's Guide Service, Lake Ozarks Bass Fishing

Big Ed's Guide Service, Lake Ozarks Bass Fishing

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Largemouth Bass
Lake Ozark, Missouri

Prepare for Your Trip

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Lake Ozark from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Lake Ozark

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Lake Ozark

Activities for your non-fishing days

Boat Tours & Cruises
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Wildlife & Nature Tours
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What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rainbow Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Missouri Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.

Buy License Online — Missouri

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.

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