
Ozark Lake
Formed by the Ozark Jeta Taylor Lock & Dam in 1969 on a sweeping bend in the Arkansas River, both the lake and neighboring town got their name from the French âÃâ¬Ãâ âÃâ¬ÃÅAux ArcâÃâ¬Ã (pronounced Ozark) meaning the Big Bend. The surrounding public land is designated a State Wildlife Management Area. Containing about 10,600 acres of water Ozark Lake provides exceptional recreational adventure and outdoor fun within its 173-mile shoreline. Multi-species fishing is good year-round. Recreational facilities found nearby include picnic and camping amenities, RV Park, boat ramps, hiking trails, playground equipment, and overlook pavilion.
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Ozark Lake
Formed by the Ozark Jeta Taylor Lock & Dam in 1969 on a sweeping bend in the Arkansas River, both the lake and neighboring town got their name from the French âÃâ¬Ãâ âÃâ¬ÃÅAux ArcâÃâ¬Ã (pronounced Ozark) meaning the Big Bend. The surrounding public land is designated a State Wildlife Management Area. Containing about 10,600 acres of water Ozark Lake provides exceptional recreational adventure and outdoor fun within its 173-mile shoreline. Multi-species fishing is good year-round. Recreational facilities found nearby include picnic and camping amenities, RV Park, boat ramps, hiking trails, playground equipment, and overlook pavilion.
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Forecast: Thursday, May 1
MostlyClear
Hourly Insights
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Precipitation
Wind
Sun, Moon & UV
Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
9:44 PM - 12:14 AM
8:41 AM - 11:11 AM
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM
5:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Outlook for Thursday at Ozark Lake
Expect temperatures ranging from 60°F to 78°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 5 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The maximum UV index will be 8 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 9:44 PM and 8:41 AM, or try the minor windows near 1:55 PM and 5:00 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Ozark Lake.
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Lake Information
Common Fish Species
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Water Temperature History
Trends for Ozark Lake
Current Temp
Latest recorded surface temperature.
Lowest in Period
35°F
On Jan 19
Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.
Average in Period
61°F
Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.
Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months
Surface temperature over the selected period.
Key Observations (Last 12 Months)
- Warmest avg: August (84°F).
- Coolest avg: January (40°F).
- Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+12°F).
- Sharpest cooling trend: November → December (-14°F).
Weather Forecast
Wind speed and pressure trends
Hourly Wind Forecast
Wind Direction
172°
Pressure
1010 mb
Cloud Cover
98%
Visibility
9 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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