Thousands of boaters packed the Grand Glaize Arm this weekend for the 2026 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, creating the massive flotilla that has become part of the experience.

From boats tied up near the race course to spectators soaking up the final weekend of August, check out the crowds that turned out for this year's Shootout.

Photos by Justin Pfeifer – for high-res images, email lakeexpo@yahoo.com.