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I had a good crappie trip on Smithville Lake with Chris and Patti, with a midmorning adjustment after the fish changed position. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Active Crappie Bite on Truman

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.

Stockton Bass Numbers Good, Quality Hard to Find

We caught plenty of bass on Stockton over two tournament days, but catching quality and size was difficult. Turnover stood out as we worked through the fall transition. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

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

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

Truman Lake Weekly Fishing Report — October 17–23, 2026

A Tough Bite for Catfish and Crappie on Truman

I had a pretty tough bite on Truman, with catfish biting better than the finicky crappie. Catfish fishing was fair, and I managed to put both species in the boat. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Outstanding crappie fishing on Mahoney Lake

I had an outstanding crappie morning on Strip Pits & Private Ponds, with a big bass on my first cast adding to the fun. The bite faded as the morning went on, and we had to keep chasing fish. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Great bite on the Big T Ranch pit for fall Bass and Crappie

I had a really fun morning catching bass and crappie on Strip Pits & Private Ponds, with a fish-removal mission behind the trip. The bite was good overall, though not every area fished equally well. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Evening Ned Rig and Jig Bite in Clear Water

A fair evening bass bite with clear, stagnant water and hot, sunny conditions. Ned rigs, jigs, and a late topwater bite produced after a slow start. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Windy one!

I found a reliable, steady crappie bite on Truman while prefishing, despite atrocious, gusty wind. Overall, I’d call the trip fair. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Crappie, Catfish and Doubles on Truman

I had a good mixed-species trip on Truman, with crappie, catfish and white bass in the catch. We caught several doubles, although the crappie were really hard to target. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Stockton Crappie Jig Bite Picks Up Somewhat

The crappie jig bite on Stockton has picked up somewhat, though getting fish to bite still took some attention on a cloudy, gusty morning. I found a fair bite, with some aggressive strikes and others pretty subtle. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Aggressive Crappie and Two Trips on Truman

I had a really good crappie bite on Truman, with aggressive fish on both trips. Finding them took covering water, but once I found them, most hit hard. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

10/21 Mulitple Species & Locations

Crappie have been eating well on Smithville Lake, and I’ve been seeing bass chase shad early. Some crappie areas have taken plenty of searching, but the bite has been good once I’ve found them. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Surprisingly Good Bass Fishing on Truman

I had an exceptionally good bass day on Truman for the clear skies and very little wind, though it took a few bait changes to get going. Nothing big, but plenty of solid keepers made it a lot of fun. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Catfish Bite Improves on Lake of the Ozarks

I had a good catfish trip on Lake of the Ozarks, though the early bite was tougher after a big cold front. The bite improved as the fog burned off and the wind shifted. Join or log in for the full breakdown.

Really Good Crappie Fishing on Truman

The crappie bite on Truman was really, really good, and we caught some really nice fish on a sunny, calm fall day. Join or log in for the full breakdown.