Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on fishing at Lake of the Ozarks today, November 16th. The sun came up at 7:12 AM and will set at 7:24 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and change of daylight. The moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and visibility is about 50%, so don’t expect crystal-clear water, but it’s still plenty fishable.
The weather is mild, with a slight chill in the air and water temps cooling down, which is actually a good thing for bass and crappie. According to the latest fishing reports, big bass and crappie are biting well right now, especially in the coves and around brush piles. The bite has been steady, and anglers are reporting good numbers of largemouth and smallmouth bass, along with some nice crappie and a few catfish mixed in.
For lures, the spybait is still a hot ticket, especially for those finesse bites. Pros like Aaron Martens swear by the Duo Realis Spinbait 80 and 78 Alpha, fished slow and steady with a medium spinning rod and 5-7 pound fluorocarbon. If you’re looking for something more traditional, spinnerbaits and umbrella rigs are working well, especially around docks and rock piles. Don’t forget to try some soft plastics and crankbaits, too—locals are having luck with both.
As for bait, live minnows and nightcrawlers are always a solid choice, but if you’re chasing bass, try a jig or a plastic worm rigged Texas style. For crappie, small jigs tipped with minnows or wax worms are hard to beat.
Two hot spots to check out today are Jennings Branch Cove and Bagnell Dam. Jennings Branch is great for crappie and bass, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Bagnell Dam is a classic spot for big bass, and the current around the dam can really fire up the bite.
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