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What To Do At the Lake of the Ozarks in October

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Are you staying with us in October? Here are some events at and around the Lake of the Ozarks that are worth checking out!

Big Bass Bash Fishing Tournament, Oct. 5th & 6th: The Midwest Fish Tournaments will award over a third of a million dollars in cash at the 2012 Spring and Fall events. So come on out and be a part of the fun and excitement the Big Bass Bash has to offer. IT COULD BE YOUR CHANCE TO CATCH THE BASS OF A LIFETIME!

Fall Harbor Hop, Oct. 12th: Anyone can enter for a fun day on Lake of the Ozarks. Visit more than 40 of our participating locations on the water to play your poker hand. Enter the Harbor Hop by stopping at any of the check-points. To obtain a hand, sign up and pay an optional $15 donation. Any player can enter more than once.

Living History / Apple Butter Days, Oct. 11-13: Go back in history at the Camden County History & Museum! Within the museum will be craft booths, craft demonstrations, quilt raffle, chili lunch. On the grounds of the museum will be re-enactors from early and recent history. Players among others will be from Civil War times, early Missouri settlers and the mighty Osage Indians.

Missouri State Buddy Bass Championship, Oct. 19-20: Make plans today to be a part of the 29th Annual Missouri Buddy Bass State Championship brought to you by the Lake West Chamber of Commerce and our host – Captain Ron’s Bar and Grill at the 34.5 mile marker of the Lake of the Ozarks.

Adult Halloween Party at Captain Ron’s, Oct. 26: Feeling in the festive mood? Are you ready to dress up and make a night of it?! Captain Ron’s is hosting their 7th annual Adult Halloween Party. They will have fantastic prizes, including a chance to win a trip to Mexico!

Lake of the Ozarks Weekend Fishing Report

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Don’t forget your fishing poles if you’re headed to the lake this weekend!

Here’s your Lake of the Ozarks fishing report, courtesy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

Lake of the Ozarks: Bagnell Tailwater section: Water temperature is 80 degrees, normal and dingy. All species slow. Glaize section: Water temperature is 83 degrees, normal and dingy. Catfish fair using cut baits, stinkbaits and hot dogs; all other species slow. Gravois section: Water temperature is 83 degrees, normal and dingy. Catfish fair using cut shad and stinkbaits. All species slow. Niangua section: Water temperature is 83 degrees, normal and dingy. Black bass good using topwater lures and plastic worms; catfish good using cut shad and worms; White bass fair using dark-colored lures; all other species slow. Osage section: Water temperature is 83 degrees, normal and dingy. Black bass good using topwater lures and crankbaits; catfish good using cut shad or chicken liver; White bass fair using natural baits; all other species slow.

This Weekend At the Lake of the Ozarks

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Are you staying with us this weekend or know a friend or relative who is?

Here are some of the must-attend events worth checking out!

63rd Annual Dogwood Festival, April 18-20: Fun for the family, featuring, among other activities: crafts; pageants; food; entertainment; a parade; a golf tournament; a fish fry; and a carnival. Please visit the website for details, locations and schedules. Get more details here.

In-Water Boat Show, April 19-21: The In-Water Boat Show, sponsored by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association, allows you to see a variety of boats, including new cruisers, performance boats, runabouts, and personal watercraft. The show is held at Dog Days Bar and Grill; 19 mile-marker by water. Get more details here.

Big Bass Bash Fishing Tournament, April 20-21: The Big Bass Bash on the Lake of the Ozarks has grown to become one of the Midwest’s largest amateur bass fishing tournaments. More than $150,000 in cash prizes, including a grand prize of $41,500 to the angler who hauls in the heaviest bass of the weekend. More information here.

Where To Stay During the Big Bass Bash

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“The fish bite when the dogwoods are in bloom”.

It’s that time again — The Big Bass Bash is coming to the Lake of the Ozarks April 20-21!

The Big Bass Bash on the Lake of the Ozarks has grown to become one of the Midwest’s largest amateur bass fishing tournaments. More than $150,000 in cash prizes, including a grand prize of $41,500 to the angler who hauls in the heaviest bass of the weekend.

If you’re looking for a place to stay during the tournament, be sure to browse our properties. Book your stay online and automatically save 5%. 

To learn more about the Big Bass Bash, click here.

Inside Look: Crownview

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This executive business, family, and/or wedding retreat sits on a private point (7-mile marker) overlooking the main channel and Gravois arm. The remodeled home is two stories, three bedrooms, and two baths.

The main living area contains a living room with a gas log fireplace and sofa sleeper (full size), dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar, large family room, two bedrooms (1 queen and 1 full), full size bath with large shower, and deck with iron railings and outdoor furniture. The master suite resides on the lower level with a queen sleigh bed, twin sofa sleeper, full size bath with shower tub, and outdoor rock patio. This private family home comfortably sleeps 6-9.

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The 2,000 square foot vacation rental is available year around and features central heating/air, dish network TV, DVD, VCR, phone, ceiling fans, all bedding, dish towels and iron. The kitchen is fully furnished and includes a dishwasher, range, microwave, refrigerator, ice-maker. Other features include weekly trash pick-up, open parking, and laundry room facilities. A covered boat slip (28’ or 24’) is available at nearby Millstone Lodge at $15.00 per day.

Sleeps: 9

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Click here to book your stay!!