Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report: Winter Bite Firing on All Cylinders

# Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Report – December 1st, 2025 Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Monday morning fishing report for Lake of the Ozarks. We're looking at a Waxing Crescent moon today, and here's the bite window breakdown you need to know: major bite times are firing from 1:46 to 3:46 in the morning, 9:40 to 11:40 in the morning, 2:16 to 4:16 in the afternoon, and again from 6:52 to 8:52 tonight. Sunrise is around 6:40 and sunset comes just after 5 PM, so if you're heading out, get those morning hours in while you can. Weather-wise, we've got cold conditions moving in early this week with accumulating snow expected and arctic air rolling through. Bundle up out there—it's definitely a winter bite situation. **The Bite Report** Word from the water has been solid lately. Anglers are putting together decent limits fishing the docks. Our 70,000-plus docks are absolutely prime this time of year, and pros are pulling keeper-sized bass throughout the week with fish holding in 12 to 55 feet depending on structure. **What's Working** Here's what you need in your tackle box: jerkbaits in suspending patterns are deadly—specifically the Berkley Stunna 112 series. If you want to mix it up, bring a float-and-fly setup with a homemade jig on a slip bobber. For dock fishing, swim jigs in blue magic with white craw trailers are producing, along with flipping jigs in brown and ChatterBaits with white-gold blades. Don't overlook a simple Zoom Magnum Trick Worm on a shaky head either. **Hot Spots** Target the main lake docks on points first—bigger docks are typically better. Work isolated docks you find on your electronics rather than hitting every structure. Creek mouths are also holding fish in 4 to 14 feet right now, and the numerous coves around the lake like Fish Hatchery Cove, Watson Hollow Cove, and Grandglaize Arm are solid options too. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.