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Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina 10/27/11

This will be my last fishing report for the season as we will be closing for the winter Nov. 1. Please forgive the ramble for the next few seconds but as I have done for the last I don�t' remember how many years I want to thank all the people new and old for coming to Osage Bluff. This has been a year of many changes for me and I am finally getting nested in. I have met so many new people and hopefully I will keep you all straight and it was a pleasure and a lot of fun. Thank you. We here at Osage Bluff are already working on the 2012 season to make your stay even more enjoyable. And a big thank you to all our stall holders.

LAKE LEVEL:      704.13

WATER TEMP:     60 deg.

WATER CLARITY:  Light Stained.

BASS: Secondary points are still the best when fished with a spinner bait. Top water is still working also. Buzz baits and Pop R's fished on the same points are picking up a few fish. With the water at 60 I am not hearing of much movement towards the backs of the coves. There has been some small fish caught in the backs but the better fish seem to be still hanging on the points.

CRAPPIE: The bluff banks are the best right now and that's not real good. 25' of water and about one crank up off the bottom. Jigs or a jig tipped with a minnow or crappie candy is the best. With the wind I haven't heard much about the brush pile fish but I would think there should be fish on them.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: With the cool front that we have coming in the next few days I would think that these fish should stack up on the windy points. There has been a few fish come off the points but most are still working the humps with spoons. Rooster tails are the best on the points.

CATFISH: We had some real nice catfish come out of the backs of the coves on jugs baited with perch. Set the jugs at about 8' and let them go.

That's it for this year from Osage Bluff Marina. 660-438-2939

           Till next year

                Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina  10/19/11

Looking out the window this morning tells us that fall is really here.

The truck windows were white with frost and the wind out of the north makes a warm jacket feel good. One good thing about this weather it should get the whites and hybrids up on the shallow flat points. The shad have been moving farther back in the coves so I'm guessing that the bass and crappie would be following. The weatherman is calling for some warmer weather this weekend and with no rain in the forecast it's a good time to spend on the lake before mother nature turns our season to winter.

LAKE LEVEL:    704.25

WATER TEMP:   65 deg.

WATER CLARITY:  Light Stain.

BASS: Look in the back ends of the creeks in 2' to 5' of water.

Spinner baits are working the best. Use a jig and frog or a big worm off the secondary points that are close to the creek channels. Fish 6'

to 10' of water. There is a little top water early and late in both areas.

CRAPPIE: The crappie fishing has been slow this week. The best bite has been off the bluff banks in 25'+ right off the bottom. Minnows or a jig tipped with a minnows is the best bet right now.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: Look on the shallow flat wind blown points. Rat L Traps and Rooster tails fished in 2' to 6' of water is going to be the spot. The wind is blowing the shad on the points and this is helping to move the fish up. Watch for the birds they will help pick out the points to fish.

That�s it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina, 660-438-2939

   Till next week

        Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina  10/5/11

It is sure starting to look like fall around here. The trees are starting to turn about everywhere on the lake now. I still haven't found any mushrooms yet but with no rain it may be pretty slim pickings this fall. The deer are really starting to move so if you are in the lakes area keep a good eye. The lake is still low so take it easy, props are high and lower units are even higher..

LAKE LEVEL: 704.34

WATER TEMP: 67 deg.

WATER CLARITY: Clear to a light stain.

BASS: The bass are still working the backs of the creeks. Buzz baits and spinner baits are doing good in 2' to 3' of water. You will catch some small fish doing this but hang in there the better fish are in with them. There are fish on the secondary points in 8' to 12' of water. Jig and frog has started producing fish out of the cedars.

CRAPPIE: The crappie fishing has slowed down this week. The best bite I have heard of is brush piles in 15' to 20' of water. Jigs or jigs tipped with minnows. There has been a few fish come off the main lake points but that bite is slowing down.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: I heard of some hybrids coming off the airport area this week. Rat L  Traps and sassy shad seem to be the hot baits yet.

The bite is still early and late but there are some fish getting on the shallow points. With the water temp cooling I look for this bite to get better.

CATFISH: The cat fishing has started to improve. Vertical trot lines set on the edge of the flats in 30' of water baited with perch has been taking some good fish. Set close to points.

That's it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina  660-438-2903

           Till next week

               Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina   9/30/11

The weather has been really kind to us this week with highs in the low 80's and lows in the 50's . They are calling for a little cool down this weekend but warming back up next week. We haven't had any rain this week so the lake is still holding steady and the water color is clear. We are starting to get a little more wind which should help push the fish on the points. I look for a good week of fishing next week with the water temps starting to fall. We are starting to see a little more color along the bluffs so even with the lack of moisture it looks like the fall colors are going to be good.

LAKE LEVEL:        704.31

WATER TEMP:    68 deg.

WATER CLARITY:    Clear to light stain.

BASS: The top water bite is still the best with the spinner bait right behind it. Pop R's and buzz baits are good early and late on the secondary points in the creeks. It seems the farther you go back in the creeks the smaller the fish get. During the day there is a worm bite on the edge of the creek channels in 8' to 12' of water. The water oak and hedge are the best producers.

CRAPPIE: The crappie fishing has slowed a little but we are seeing some nice fish come in off the main lake points. They seem to be starting to move on the points following the shad. It wouldn't surprise me if there weren�t some fish holding on the secondary points. Minnows or a jig tipped with a minnow are the best baits right now. Look for fish in the 12' to 15' range. I did here of some crappie being caught out on the back end of a creek in 4' of water.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: The best bite for whites and hybrids is in the dam area to O 3. Look for top water action early and late. Pop R's and sassy shad are the best baits. The wind blown points are starting to produce a few fish. This will continue to improve as the water temp drops. Watch for the gulls feeding on shad and the whites are usually not to far away.

CATFISH: Jugs on the flats in 20' of water has been producing a few fish. Perch seems to be the best bait. 8' and 12' are good starting points for bait sets. Look off the main lake flat points close to deep water for vertical trot line fish. Here again perch are the best.

That's it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina, 660-438-2939.

 Till next week

      Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina    9/21/11

Cool temps, no wind and lots of sunshine now it doesn't get any better than that. Oh yes and the fish are still biting. The leaves in certain areas of the lake are starting to turn a little. The bluffs along the Big Pommie bridge are really pretty right now. I have noticed a lot more deer moving early in the morning and right before dark another sign that fall is upon us. Looked for a few corral mushrooms yesterday but came up empty so if anyone starts to find them give me a heads up.

LAKE LEVEL:        704.33

WATER TEMP:    72 deg.

WATER CLARITY:       Clear to light stain.

BASS: The top water bite is still the best thing going right now and with the water temp continuing to drop I look for it to get even better. Buzz baits fished on the flat points in 2' to 6' of water is working. Jig and frog fished along the edge of the creeks about half way back in 6' to 10' of water is also working. Spinner baits and Rat l Traps are working on the flats during the day but the flats have to have shad on them.

CRAPPIE: The brush piles in 20' of water are doing the best when fished with minnows. The bluffs are holding fish in 25' to 40' down about 20', here again minnows are best. I haven't heard much on a jig bite yet but with the water temp dropping it should be starting up real soon.

WHITES & HYBRIDS. There are still a few whites coming up in the Fairfield area. Rooster Tails and small spoons are working on these fish. With the lake as low as it is and the COE running no water these fish are a little slow. Cooler water and wind will push these fish up on the windy points and make fore some good fall fishing. Watch for the gulls hitting the water to help get fish located.

CATFISH: The cat fishing in our area has been pretty quiet this week.

I'm still betting on vertical trot lines fished on the end of the flats in 20' to 30' of water baited with perch. Before long I would go to the back of the creeks and run lines in 8' to 12' of water. Water temp should be around 60' for this.

That's it from Osage Bluff Marina, 660-438-2939.

Till next week

    Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina  9/15/11

Cool weather, that kind of says it all. It hasn't bothered the fish much but it sure is cool in the mornings. I was coming across the Big Pommie bridge today and noticed that the trees have really started to change colors. Lots of yellows and reds starting to show up. We had a little rain yesterday so lets hope we had enough to keep the leaves on for some really good fall colors. Starting to see lots of deer and turkey moving so be careful when your in the lakes area. We are starting to see some improvement in the fishing so lets hope the cool weather and lack of wind keep it going,

LAKE LEVEL:  704.24

WATER TEMP:   75 deg.

WATER CLARITY:  Clear to light stain.

BASS: The bass are starting to move in the creeks a little. Spinner baits have started to work on the flats in 3' to 6' of water along with Rat L Traps. Seems a little early for this pattern but the shad have moved to the flats so the bass are following. The top water bite is still going on the flats also. Pop R's and buzz baits are taking fish in water as shallow as 2'. The big thing is to look for the shad.

CRAPPIE: Have had some real good crappie reports this week. Seems the brush piles in 15' to 20' of water are holding some nice fish. Minnows are the top bait. The bluffs are also still holding some fish. 30' of water down about 25'. The fish this week have gone deeper and are about one crank up off the bottom. The big thing is to look for brush.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: Starting to see more whites come in now. We also had some nice hybrids caught last weekend. They are still working right before dark. Small spoons and Roster Tails are the best baits. The Fairfield area is one of the better places to fish now.

CATFISH: A friend of mine has been doing good on vertical trot lines this week. He had a 30#, 20# and 15# yesterday. Look at the edge of the flats in about 30' of water. Perch has been the best bait. 10' to 20' has been the most productive. Remember there still isn't much oxygen below 20'.

That�s it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina, 660-438-2939

     Till next week

           Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina  9/8/11

With the holiday over and the weather cooling down it's time to get out and do some serious fishing. With the cool mornings we have had a little fog in the mornings so if you are planning a trip you might want to allow a little extra time. Another heads up is that the deer are starting to move early and late so keep a good eye out. Thanks to all the people that showed up over the holiday weekend hope you had as much fun as we did.

LAKE LEVEL:     704.29

WATER TEMP:    77 deg.

WATER CLARITY:    Clear to lightly stained.

BASS: It sounds like a broken record but the bass are doing the same thing this week as they did last. The top water bite is good early and late. Pop R's and Spooks are the best baits. With the water cooling a little the fish have gone a little shallower. 2' to 5' seems to be working on the flats. the points are still holding deeper fish in 10'

to 15' of water. Big worms and brush hogs are working on channel swing points.

CRAPPIE: Same thing goes here the crappie are still in the same places they have been all summer. The bluff fish are still in 30' to 40' of water and down 15' to 20'. Minnows are still the best. The outside tree rows are still doing good in 15' of water down 10' to 12'. Here again minnows are the best.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: Haven't seen much on hybrids but the whites are doing their thing pretty well every evening. Small spoons and top waters are working right before dark. The Fairfield area has been pretty good. There has also been a few fish off KK Island later in the day. With the water cooling I kind of look for the whites to start moving a little bit shallow.

CATFISH: The few that we have seen come in have been on the flats in about 20' and hit jugs set about 8' baited with shad. Lets hope with the cooler weather the blues start picking up.

That�s it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina 660-438-2939.

Till next week.

   Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina  9/1/11

With the holiday at hand and the weatherman promising us a a pretty weekend it looks like we are going to have a big time. Sunday is going to be customer apprehension night so come on down and have a blast with us.

LAKE LEVEL:         704.7

WATER TEMP:      86 deg.

WATER CLARITY:    Clear to light stain.

BASS: The bass bite is the same as it was last week. The Pop R on the flats in 3' to 5' of water is the best of the best. The bite will last till about 9:00 am in the morning. Then it's back to bouncing big worms off the points on main lake. with the temps warming up the fish have moved a little deeper, 12' to 15'. There is still a little bit of a suspended bite going. A jig and frog fished on the main lake tree rows in 20' to 25' of water has been working when fished 8' to 15'

down. We are still in slow mode.

CRAPPIE: The crappie are still the best thing going right now. I really don't know how much longer they will keep it up but if you want some fine meat for the freezer now is the time. The outside tree rows in 15' of water fished 8' to 10' down with minnows is the best bite.

Don't spend to much time at each tree, keep moving tree to tree. The bluffs are also producing some fish in the 25' to 40' range. Minnows fished in the 20' area has been working.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: We still have some whites working the top in the Fairfield area. Rooster tails and 1/4 oz. spoons are working on these fish. The bite is still rite before dark. Haven't seen any hybrids this week. It's getting to the time of year that they should start tearing stuff up.

CATFISH: Not much going on the cats up here right now but they are calling for some much cooler weather next week and that might be all it takes to get them going.

That's it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina. 660-438-2939 Till next week

     Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina  8/25/11

The weather is as good as the fishing right now, GREAT. With the cooler weather we are having the water temp has dropped a little and the fish seem to enjoy a lot more than the 90's we did have. And don't forget the event is going to happen on the 4th so make sure you get your boat stalls booked.

LAKE LEVEL:         704.6

WATER TEMP:        84 deg.

WATER CLARITY:      Clear to light stain.

BASS: No change at all this week over last week. Top water early and late on the flats. Buzz baits and Pop R's seem to be the best. During the day its big worms on the  main lake bluff points. Ledges that drop from 8' to 15' of water are really worth looking at. Remember to move your bait slow. There is still a suspended bite going in the tree rows in 15' to 20 ' of water. The fish seem to be holding in 6' to 8'. A light weighted salt craw will work on these fish.

CRAPPIE: I think you could say that it is even better than last week.

Seems like the size is better this week. The fish are still on the outside tree rows in 15' to 18' of water. Minnows are the best of the best but I did talk to a couple of guys that caught fish on jigs and nibbles. No nibbles not many fish. The fish seem to be in the 8' to 10' range. The bluffs are producing fish out of 30' - 40' of water down about 15'. Here again minnows are the best.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: There are some whites surfacing in the Fairfield area in the evenings. Small spoons and Rooster Tails are working here.

Haven't heard anything on the hybrids to speak of this week but with the water cooling it's just a matter of time before they break loose.

CATFISH: The flats are still the best. Cut shad set in the 15' range seems to be doing the best. I have talked to some crappie fisherman this week that said they caught cats in the tree rows on a jig and minnow.

That's it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina, 660-438-2939.

Till next week

    Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina    8/18/11

The weather this week has been kind of wet but it sure hasn't affected the fishing. It has been warm enough during the day to keep the crappie going and it cools enough in the evening to get the whites going on top water so fishing is still real good here on Truman. Our schools are in session so if you are traveling in the area keep an eye out for busses and kids.

LAKE LEVEL:          704.6

WATER TEMP:      85 deg.

WATER CLARITY:      Clear to lightly stained.

BASS: The top water bite early and late is still good. Pop R's  and buzz baits on the flats in 3' to 5' of water is a good pattern right now. The point pattern is also working later in the day with fish coming out of 12' to 16' of water. Big worms and the big brush hog have been working. Main lake and secondary points close to a channel are good choices. Remember to fish slow.

CRAPPIE: The crappie fishing is still as good as it gets. The outside tree rows in 15' to 17' of water are holding fish about 10' down.

Minnows are the best. The bluffs are also producing fish out of 30' to 40' of water down about 20'.  Look for under water trees and brush piles and again minnows are best. I talked to several people that said they caught their limit off of one or two trees.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: The white bass are doing good on Pomme just before dark. Small spoons and small top waters run through schooling fish has been real good this week. Here again it has been about a half hour before  dark when everything starts happening. Heard of some hybrids coming on shad last weekend around the airport.

CATFISH: Drifting the flats is still the way to go with the cats.

Seeing mostly blues come in. 15' to 20' of water with cut shad seems to be the best bite right now. You can either jug them or rod and reel them. Haven't heard or seen anything on the Jonnies this week.

Remember to book your boat stall early for the holiday and the event!

That's it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina, 660-438-2939

                         Till next week

                              Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina   8/11/11

The weather has finally got it right and cooled down a little. It sure feels better than 100 + and the fish don't even mind the change. The crappie fishing is still about as it gets. So if you are going to be in the area now would be a good time to fill the freezer.

LAKE LEVEL:        704.55

WATER TEMP:       86 deg.

WATER CLARITY:     Clear to light stain.

BASS: With the drop in the water temp the bass fishing has picked up a little. Early and late there is still a top water bite on the flats.

3' to 5' fished with a buzz bait or Pop R has been working. Stay close to ditches or break lines. Big worms fished during the day off the points in 10' to 15' of water has also been working. The bass aren't real aggressive so fish slow and watch your line.

CRAPPIE: The crappie fishing in our area is real good. The outside tree rows are producing fish in 15' to 20' of water when fished with minnows down about 10'. The bluffs are working when fishing 30' to 40'

of water down 15' to 18' with minnows. Use your graph and find submerged trees and brush along the bluffs, the crappie seem to be holding right on top of the brush.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: The whites have slowed down this week. Haven't heard of much surface activity. Trolling has been the best way of catching hybrids. The airport is still about the best. Magnum Wiggle Warts in pearl has been the best of the best.

CATFISH: This week the cat fishing has been a little off. The best bite I have heard of is drifting the flats with jugs and rod and reel.

Cut shad has been the best bait. 10' to 15' of water has been the best. The guys I talked to said anything below 20' was a waste of time, no oxygen.

That�s it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina 660-438 2939.

 Till next week

       Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina  8/4/11

We had a nice rain come through this morning and finally broke the heat. I can't remember it being this hot for this long. The good thing is it didn't hurt the fishing a bit. As a matter of fact I think it has made the crappie fishing better this year than it has in the last several. We are still seeing lots of limits and lots of good sized fish. So if you are coming in for State Fair throw the fish pole in and grab a day of some really good fishing.

LAKE LEVEL:         704.5

WATER TEMP:           90 deg.

WATER CLARITY:     Clear to light stain.

BASS: The top water bite is still going early and late. Buzz baits and Pop R's fished in 4' to 6' of water on the flats is catching some fish. Big worms fished on the main lake and secondary points in 15' to 18' of water has been working. Watermelon red has been a good color.

And the suspended bite is producing some nice fish off the river channel bends. Fish 8' to 15' in 20' +. Big brush hogs have been a good bait.

CRAPPIE: Same as last week. Minnows fished on the outside tree rows in 15' + down 8' to 10' is the top pattern. The bluff banks are still working. Fish are holding in 15' to  20' in 30' to 40' of water. Here again minnows are the best.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: KK Island and the airport have been two of the better spots along with the Pommie flats. There has been a little top water action but it seems the better fish are coming from trolling.

Magnum Wiggle Warts and Bombers are the best. The sassy shad is doing a good job on the surfacing fish.

CATFISH: Wind drifting the flats with rod and reel has been working.

Cut shad and night crawlers have been in 8' to 12' on the bottom.

Lines and jugs have been working but don't go below 15' there's not much H2O down there and the fish will die. 8' to 12' seems to be the best when fished with cut shad.

That's it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina 660-438-2939.

Till next week

     Tommy

Fishing Report from Osage Bluff Marina   7/28/11

The fishing here on Truman is like the weather, hot. This summer has been as good of fishing as I think I have seen in the last several years. The crappie started in on the spawn which seemed to go forever and once they were done went right on the summer pattern and are still tearing it up. The whites and hybrids aren�t to far behind. Lets hope it all carries over into the fall.

LAKE LEVEL:        704:64

WATER TEMP:        89 deg.

WATER CLARITY:      Clear to light stain.

BASS: Bass are still hitting top water early and late. Pop R's and buzz baits are the best baits. 3' to 5' of water seems to be the best.

The suspended bite is going during the day. Tree rows and timbered humps in 15' to 25' of water are holding some fish. Jig and frog and big worms are working on these fish. There is also a bite on the main lake points in 10' to 15' of water. Big worms and big brush hogs are working on these fish.

CRAPPIE: The outside tree rows on the edge of the flats is the best bite on crappie right now. 15' to 20' of water fished down about 8'

with minnows is good for a limit of fish. The bluffs are also producing fish out of 30' to 40' of water. Fish seem to be holding at about 20'. Here again minnows are the best bait.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: Between the airport and KK Island there has been a lot of action this week. Sassy shad are picking up some nice hybrids right before dark. The little jigging spoons are also working on the humps. Watch for gulls hitting the water and you won't be to far away from the whites.

CATFISH: Jugs on the flat points baited with cut shad has been about the best on the catfish this week. 15' to 20' of water running bait about 12' has been working on blues and channels.

That's it for this week from Osage Bluff Marina, 660-438-2939

                   Till next week

                        Tommy