Osage State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Fishing Condition | |||
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| Bluegill/Redear Sunfish | Fair | Up to 10 inches | Bluegill fishing is slow, but will improve with increasing water temperatures |
| Channel catfish | Good | 0.5-5 lbs | Channel Catfish activity is increasing. Nightcrawlers or cut bait are producing the most bites early in the season. |
| Crappie | Good | up to 12 inches | Crappie fishing has improved with increasing water temperatures. Crappie will begin to come into the shallows to spawn. Target coves with submerged timber and vegetation. Small plastics or minnows are producing bites. |
| White Bass/Wiper | Good | up to 5lbs. | White Bass and Wiper are spawning, target rocky shorelines and off the dam. Jig and plastics, spoons, or small crankbaits are producing bites |
| Largemouth bass | Good | 0.5-3 lbs | Bass activity is slow but will improve with increasing water temperatures |
| General Comments | |||
| Note: Zebra Mussels were found at this lake April 27, 2017. Lake users should clean, drain and dry fishing equipment and boats to keep from moving zebra mussels to other waters. GPS coordinates for cube clusters placed on 7/13/21 are: 1. N 38.772333 W 95.672267 4. N 38.767067 W 95.668917 2. N 38.77125 W 95.671467 5. N 38.76465 W 95.67415 3. N 38.771017 W 95.6731 6. N 38.76345 W 95.674617 | |||