The Branson Missouri area always offers the very best in fishing with a wide variety of very different water conditions. There are three major lakes in the Ozark Mountain Region around the Branson Missouri area!
Due to high and rising water conditions in Branson area lakes, boat operators should
be aware of sub surface trees and rocks. Many trees have been submerged and
are just above or below the water's surface. Please use extreme caution when
boating in our area lakes!
Have a safe Labor Day Weekend on the area lakes!
Table Rock Lake - Branson, Missouri (Report made on 09/02/2004)
Water Level: 916.0
Power Pool: 915.0
Table Rock is the largest of the Branson area lakes. Clear deep waters provide excellent Bass and Crappie fishing!
Check back often for updates on lake and fishing conditions.
Table Rock (main lake) Lake fishing conditions: Good - Average Temp: 80 degrees Water Conditions: clear.
Black bass - good fishing on jigs, plastic worms & minnows
Bluegill - good fishing on night crawlers
Crappie - good fishing on jigs & minnows
Walleye - slow fishing
All other species good fishing
Table Rock (James River arm) fishing conditions: Good - Average Temp: 85 degrees Water Conditions: Steady, Clear
Black Bass - good fishing on soft baits & blue crankbaits
Bluegill - good fishing on night crawlers
Crappie - good fishing on jigs & minnows
Walleye - slow fishing
All other species good fishing
Lake Taneycomo - Branson, Missouri (Report made on 09/02/2004)
Water Level: 700.8
Power Pool: 700.0
The coldest water in the Ozarks! Best Trout fishing in Mid America! Both Rainbow and Brown Trout are stocked into Lake Taneycomo from the Missouri Department of Conservation's Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery. Rainbows from 2 pounds to 20 pounds can be caught. Browns must be 20 inches in length and many are taken every day. The lower arm of Lake Taneycomo also offers great Bass fishing.
Lake Taneycomo fishing conditions: Fair-Good Temp: 48 degrees Water Conditions: normal.
Brown trout - good fishing on the upper end using flies. Middle to lower end good fishing using corn and power baits.
Rainbow trout - good on power eggs and power baits, ranging from 15"-18" in length on the lower end.
A few fish are being caught in the management area, slow trolling white Rooster Tails.
Some Bass are being caught on minnows and crawfish. Best Bass fishing from Power Site Dam to mile marker 10.
All other species good fishing
Bull Shoals Lake - Forsyth, Missouri (Report made on 09/02/2004)
Water Level: 651.40
Power Pool: 654.0
Bull Shoals Lake fishing conditions: Good-Slow Temp: 80 degrees Water Conditions: Steady, Clear
Black bass - Fair fishing on artificial lures and minnows
White Bass - Fair fishing on minnows
Bluegill - Good on night crawlers and artificial lures
Crappie - Slow to good fishing on minnows
Walleye - Fair fishing
Catfish - Good fishing on night crawlers and dough baits
All other species slow
NOTE: The fishing report does not necessarily reflect current floating conditions
NOTE: The fishing report does not necessarily reflect current floating conditions CAUTION: Special regulations apply to designated portions of water bodies. Some baits and lures may not be legal for all portions. Please check regulations carefully. Black Bass season in streams is closed until May 26th
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Remember to leave the lakes and shorelines the way you found them!
TAKE YOUR TRASH WITH YOU!
Don't forget to use your life jacket!
Never swim alone in our area lakes!