Fishing Report
Pony Express Lake Fishing Report
Osborn, MO
Today’s bite
Channel Catfish fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Fair · 55/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
39.798560, -94.384691
Est. water temp
47.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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Species detail
How to catch them at Pony Express Lake
Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Channel Catfish fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Pony Express Lake · 39.7986, -94.3847
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Pony Express Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Pony Express Lake.
When's the best time to fish Pony Express Lake?
Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Pony Express Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Pony Express Lake?
Pony Express Lake is near Osborn, MO, at 39.7986, -94.3847.
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