For bass, crappie, and walleye enthusiasts, October offers both reliable action and the chance to enjoy the quiet beauty of autumn on the water.

In the hills, hollows, and lake country of the Ozarks, backyards become vital pit stops. Hummingbirds, in particular, steal the show.

For the first time in event history, the championship will take place amid the pristine beauty of the Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters — a fitting testament to the brand’s roots and reverence for angling tradition.

Ozark Smoked Trout Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 servings Ingredients For the Trout Cakes: 1 Lb Smoked...

For a few short weeks each fall, SW Missouri becomes a seasonal refuge and a rest stop, part of a story that links the hills and waters of Missouri with the farthest reaches of the Americas.

What happens on the lake when the weather starts to turn? When summer finally releases its hold on the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake slips into a season all its own.