Lake of the Ozarks Fishing near Lake Ozark, Missouri

Lake of the Ozarks is a reservoir located just .7 miles from Lake Ozark, in Camden County, in the state of Missouri, United States, near Lakeside, MO. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including white bass, redear sunfish, carp, drum, striped bass, walleye, paddlefish, muskie, bream/bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie and catfish here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake of the Ozarks. Alternate names for this reservoir include Lake Benton and Lake McClurg.

Join us as we discuss the Missouri Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Tons of large bluegills and green sunfish. The occasional bass and carp can also be caught. A blast..." Wears Creek

  "Black bass are biting on minnows and soft plastics...." Little Niangua River

  "Black bass are biting on minnows and soft plastics...." Niangua River