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Jason Smith

Truman Lake, Lake of the Ozarks

Local expertise

On the water with Jason Smith

Jason Smith, owner of Smith’s Fishing Adventures, is a licensed Master Captain who guides for blue catfish, crappie, walleye, and spoonbill on Truman Lake and Lake of the Ozarks. Raised around a family bait shop on Stockton Lake, Jason brings a lifelong fishing background, modern electronics knowledge, and a teaching-first approach to every trip.

Species Guided

CatfishCrappieWalleyeSpoonbill

Fishing Reports

Pro+Weekly Report

Truman

Truman Lake Weekly Fishing Report — October 24–30, 2026

Crappie • Catfish • Bass

Mild fall weather - highs from the upper 60s to the 80s and water of 63-70°F - kept Truman's crappie in two dependable places this week, brush piles in 10 to 20 feet on the lower end and open channel water on the upper Grand, with the lake steady near 705.5 feet and no generation reported at the dam; showers are possible Halloween Saturday, and a cool-down next week should be the next change.

Oct 30, 2026

Pro+

Truman

Nice Crappie and Catfish on Truman

Crappie • Catfish

I got Michael and his grandson out on Truman for crappie and catfish, and the overall fishing was good. We caught really nice crappie with very few shorts in the mix. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Oct 27, 2026

Pro+

Truman

Active Crappie Bite on Truman

Crappie

I had a really active crappie bite while scouting Truman for upcoming trips, with very few small fish in the catch. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Oct 23, 2026

Videos

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Truman

June 2026 Truman Lake Fishing Intel Podcast

Bass • Crappie • Catfish • Walleye

Jun 19, 2026

Truman

3/14/26 NEW Truman Lake Fishing Intel Podcast + fishing reports - March 2026 PREVIEW

Bass • Crappie • Catfish • Spoonbill

https://youtu.be/oIRZm3adjdY TIme stamps for full video: 🎣 Truman Lake Fishing Intel Podcast – March 2026 Full Content Breakdown ⏱ Detailed Timestamped Sections 0:00 – Podcast Introduction The Truman Lake Fishing Intel podcast opens with…

Mar 15, 2026

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Truman

3/14/26 Truman Lake Fishing Intel Podcast FULL VIDEO March 2026

Bass • Crappie • Catfish • Spoonbill

https://youtu.be/fneb94gjkV0 🎣 Truman Lake Fishing Intel Podcast – March 2026 Full Content Breakdown ⏱ Detailed Timestamped Sections 0:00 – Podcast Introduction The Truman Lake Fishing Intel podcast opens with an introduction to the platf…

Mar 14, 2026

About Jason Smith

Jason Smith’s fishing roots go back to early childhood, when his family moved from the Chicagoland area to Missouri and opened a bait shop on Stockton Lake. Some of his earliest memories are helping around the bait shop, dipping bait, weighing fish, and learning from the anglers who came through the door. That early exposure turned into a lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors. Jason credits much of that passion to his uncles, Buzz and Jeep, who helped keep him on the water and shaped the way he approached fishing as he grew up. Over the years, Jason expanded well beyond the old-school ways of fishing. He became especially interested in spoonbill snagging and later dedicated much of his time to learning modern techniques for targeting big blue catfish on Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake. Today, he uses advanced electronics, current techniques, and years of on-the-water experience to help his clients find and understand fish. Jason holds a Master Captain’s license through the U.S. Coast Guard and guides out of a SeaArk ProCat 240 equipped for serious fishing, including a full enclosure and heat when needed. His boat is set up with modern Humminbird and Garmin electronics, giving clients a chance to not only catch fish, but also learn how fish are setting up and how electronics can help locate them. Through Smith’s Fishing Adventures, Jason guides for blue catfish, crappie, walleye, and spoonbill depending on the season. Whether he is chasing trophy catfish, helping clients learn a new technique, or putting together a fun day on the water, Jason’s goal is simple: help people catch fish, learn more, and enjoy the adventure.