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Hunter Bowling

Hunter Bowling's Guide Service

Truman Lake

Local expertise

On the water with Hunter Bowling

Hunter Bowling is a Truman Lake crappie guide and tournament angler who grew up fishing the lake alongside his dad, Richard Bowling. He guides for crappie most of the year, focuses heavily on spoonbill during Missouri’s snagging season, and also runs the Truman Lake Tournament Series.

Species Guided

CrappieSpoonbill

Fishing Reports

Pro+

Truman

Straight Minnow Bite Above Otter Creek on Grand Arm

Crappie

Good crappie action on Truman with a productive minnow bite after a bait switch. Sunny skies and changing wind made for an interesting day. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Aug 29, 2026

Pro+Weekly Report

Truman

Truman Lake Weekly Fishing Report — July 20–26, 2026

Crappie • White Bass/Hybrids • Bass • Catfish

Jason Smith's trip with a group of teenagers was one of the best crappie days of the summer, and Jordan Leer's jug-line catfish trip was one of the best of the season.

Jul 26, 2026

Pro+

Truman

Tough Upper Grand Crappie Bite Otter Creek to End of Day

Crappie

A tough crappie bite on Truman with some improvement late in the day. Clean water and a mix of minnow and plastic rigs, but most fish were hard to convince. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Jul 18, 2026

Videos

Locked

Truman

Has LiveScope Hurt Crappie Fishing? | Big Bass Bash, Fall Fishing & Stories from the Guides

Bass • Crappie • White Bass/Hybrids • Catfish

Has LiveScope hurt crappie fishing? Truman Lake guides talk the Big Bass Bash, fall bass on Truman and Stockton, catfish, and white bass.

Oct 24, 2026

Truman

2/15/25 Truman Lake Fishing Intel sponsoring Truman Lake Tournament Series for 2025 season

Crappie

Feb 16, 2025

Locked

Truman

2/15/25 Truman Lake Fishing Intel Expert Round Table February 2025 FULL VIDEO

Bass • Catfish • Crappie • White Bass/Hybrids

We got our latest Truman Lake Expert Round Table recorded on Thursday! Joined by the Bowling boys, Richard Bowling's Guide Service, Sean Bowling's Guide Service, Hunter Bowling Truman Lake Tournament Series, and Get Outdoors Guide Service…

Feb 15, 2025

About Hunter Bowling

Hunter Bowling grew up on Truman Lake learning from one of the best — his dad, Richard Bowling. From an early age, Hunter was around guide trips, tournament fishing, and the day-to-day grind of figuring out Truman’s changing conditions. Today, Hunter has built his own reputation as a strong crappie fisherman, tournament angler, and guide on Truman Lake. He guides for crappie through most of the year, helping clients stay on fish as they move through the lake’s seasonal patterns, timber, creek systems, and changing water conditions. In the spring, Hunter also puts a heavy focus on spoonbill when Missouri’s snagging season is open. That seasonal shift gives his clients another way to experience Truman Lake and target one of the lake’s most unique fisheries. Hunter is also involved in the local tournament scene and runs the Truman Lake Tournament Series, a crappie tournament series based on Truman Lake. Between guiding, tournament fishing, and helping organize competitive events, Hunter stays closely connected to what is happening on the lake throughout the year. Whether he is guiding a crappie trip, chasing spoonbill in the spring, or competing on tournament day, Hunter brings local knowledge, time on the water, and a competitive mindset to his fishing.