Today's Best Fishing Times for
Ozark, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Ozark, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing around Ozark, Missouri centers on the Finley River, James River, and nearby Table Rock and Bull Shoals lakes, giving anglers access to classic Ozarks smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass water. From wading clear, rocky rivers to working deep reservoir structure, Ozark offers year‑round fishing opportunities for bass, crappie, catfish, trout, and panfish in some of southwest Missouri’s most productive fisheries. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:25 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    30%
  • Waxing Crescent - 30% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    402,416 km
    Proximity:
    7.7 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Ozark
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:56 am - 05:56 am
  • minor Time:
    11:43 am - 01:43 pm
  • major Time:
    04:26 pm - 06:26 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:09 pm - 11:09 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 30% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -50 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Wed, 16 Sep 13:35 • 37.021, -93.206
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Ozark

Ozark, Missouri fishing revolves around a mix of clear Ozark streams and big reservoirs, giving anglers a versatile lineup of bass, crappie, catfish, and trout options. The Finley and James rivers flow right by town, while Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake are a short drive away, creating a hub for multispecies fishing in southwest Missouri.

Seasonal patterns are predictable if you watch water temperature. In late winter and early spring, bass in Table Rock and Bull Shoals stage on secondary points and channel swings; jerkbaits, Alabama rigs, and finesse jigs excel. As water hits the low 60s, prespawn and spawn push fish shallow in coves and pea-gravel pockets. Crappie stack on brush and standing timber at 8–15 feet, and small hair jigs or minnows under slip bobbers are the go‑to.

Summer shifts the game to deeper structure. On the lakes, largemouth and spotted bass school on main-lake points, humps, and ledges in 18–35 feet; drop-shot rigs, football jigs, and deep-diving crankbaits catch numbers and size. Night fishing becomes prime for bass and catfish—slow-rolling spinnerbaits along rocky banks after dark can be outstanding. On the Finley and James rivers, hot-weather smallmouth and goggle-eye slide into faster runs and boulder-strewn pockets; 3–4 inch finesse plastics on light jigheads, small topwaters, and inline spinners work best.

Fall brings some of the most consistent action around Ozark. Cooling water pushes shad shallow, and bass follow into creeks and flats. Cover water quickly with squarebills, spinnerbaits, and walking topwaters, then slow down with Ned rigs or shaky heads when you locate schools. Crappie pull back to mid-depth brush, and vertical jigging with small plastics shines. As winter sets in, focus on steep bluff banks and channel swings on Table Rock and Bull Shoals with jigging spoons and blade baits; on the rivers, work slower with jigs and suspending jerkbaits around deeper holes.

Key habitats vary by waterbody. The Finley and James rivers are classic Ozark streams—clear, rocky, with riffle-run-pool sequences. Target current breaks: eddies behind boulders, the heads and tails of pools, and undercut banks. Light spinning tackle with 4–8 lb line and compact, natural-colored baits will draw more bites in the clear water. On the reservoirs, think structure: long tapering points, submerged timber, rock transitions, and brush piles are high-percentage areas for bass and crappie.

Practical tactics around Ozark include:

  • Carry both power and finesse setups; clear water often requires downsizing line and lures.
  • In rivers, wade quietly and cast upstream or quartering upstream to let baits drift naturally with the current.
  • On lakes, use electronics to locate bait and fish relating to points, brush, and channel edges before committing time to casting.
  • Match lure color to water clarity—natural greens and browns in clear conditions, more contrast and flash after rain or in low light.

With a compact radius of rivers and big lakes, Ozark offers something productive nearly every month of the year, whether you’re wading for smallmouth, chasing reservoir bass, filling a cooler with crappie, or targeting catfish after dark.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Ozark area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Ozark. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Richwood Branch - 3.521011893km , Parched Corn Creek - 3.62510952563km , Lake Springfield Dam - 11.30313362829km , Galloway Creek - 12.01078717398km , Pedelo Creek - 12.91677668033km , West Fork Bull Creek - 13.64711552811km , East Fork Bull Creek - 13.80369057448km , Leo Journagan Lake Dam - 14.05902043376km , Sequiota Spring Branch - 14.13469252933km , Workman Branch - 14.44887171242km , Ward Branch - 14.50614216873km , Needmore Branch - 14.61044074995km , North Fork Ward Branch - 14.98257632819km , South Fork Ward Branch - 14.98257632819km , Finley Creek - 15.26107372788km , Wolfden Branch - 15.37467267225km , Blue Hole - 15.75046382503km , Pierson Creek - 15.89781430774km , West Branch Galloway Creek - 15.9250958956km , Tory Creek - 16.02316893408km , East Branch Galloway Creek - 16.13109427012km , John Q McLean, Lee and Hammons Lake Number 3 Dam - 16.13109427012km , Turner Creek - 16.2494811928km , Green Valley Creek - 17.54749886499km , Silver Lake Branch - 18.02365835523km , Wilsons Creek - 18.13038964802km , Roller Lake Dam - 18.70957273226km , Terrell Creek - 18.9679704517km , Run Creek - 19.06805954707km , Elkhorn Creek - 19.29612194523km , Woods Fork - 19.76669815896km , Shuyler Creek - 19.82259416843km , Norman Branch - 20.11864246067km , South Branch South Creek - 20.25581532405km , South Creek - 20.48380460019km , Rountree Branch - 20.53210194361km , Sayers Creek - 20.59556551392km , McElhaney Branch - 20.8027927622km , Lake James Dam - 20.89857665099km , Stewart Creek - 21.05944031333km

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