Taneycomo Lake Fishing Spot
- Elevation: 704'
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 03/12/10 10:23 AM
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Best fly patterns: Still generating and drawing the big lake down as fast as possible. San Juan worms and egg patterns continue to be dominating in blood red, pink and chartreuse. In the afternoon scuds and g-bugs seem to be a little more productive, tan olive and ginger have been the best colors fished in eddies and slack areas through out the lake. Best spinning tackle: Drifting continues to be excellent, multiple fish on every drift from Cooper through Branson. Power or Gulp eggs in sunrise, orange and chartreuse have been the bait of choice with live red worms or night crawlers a close second. Pay close attention to any slack water areas behind islands, docks and other current breaks as multiple fish will hang in these areas. The upper three miles of Taneycomo are ideal for wading fishermen. The regulations there are strict and somewhat complicated, but the outcomes are worth it. The remaining 20-ish miles of the river are more suited to those fishing from a boat, from the bank, or from one of the many commercial trout docks along the shore. The regulations loosen along this stretch. Fishermen may keep 4 trout daily, of which only 1 may be a brown trout. Rainbow trout must be less than 12" or greater than 20" to harvest. Brown trout must be greater than 20" to harvest.
Taneycomo Lake Description
Activities on and around Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Missouri are seemingly endless. They include boating, sailing, hunting, hiking, scuba diving, and, of course, fishing. Public full-service marinas provide boats, motors, guides, tackle and pontoons for relaxing and fun filled days. Lake Taneycomo flows right past historic downtown Branson and Branson Landing. Lodging choices along Lake Taneycomo are as varied as the activities and the scenery. Fishing resorts, cabins, cottages, motels, Hilton Hotels, condominium resorts, bed & breakfast inns, and camping provide all the guest amenities and a beautiful view as well as easy access to lake fun. With many fine restaurants nearby and just minutes to the excitement of Branson entertainment and shopping, Lake Taneycomo is a great choice for your lodging while in Branson. Although technically a lake, it has the look and feel of a river. Since the completion of Table Rock Dam in 1958, the physiology of the lake changed to a cold water fishery. Lake Taneycomo now has a reputation as one of the finest trout fishing reservoirs in the nation. The cold, clear water combined with the Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery has made it the perfect spot for rainbow and brown trout. About 80% of the 1,200,000 trout raised at the hatchery each year are released into Taneycomo. The upper 3 miles is a favorite for fly-fishing and waders. There is an artificial lure only regulation along with slot length limit on rainbow trout. The rest of Taneycomo has no length restrictions for rainbow and anglers can use any type of bait under state wide regulations. Fishing continues to be great as you float down Lake Taneycomo past Rock-a-way Beach and to its end near Forsyth at the Powersite Dam. Enjoying the great outdoors, in addition to the entertainment, is what visiting and living in Branson is all about! When power is not being generated, Lake Taneycomo exhibits characteristics of both a river and a lake. The shallow, colder water at Lake Taneycomo Mile Marker 22, located adjacent to the Junction of State Highways 165 and 265 near the Table Rock Dam, averages 48 degrees F, resembles a river and permits wading and bank fishing for trout. The average temperature of the water gets warmer as the lake sinks to depths in excess of 50 feet near Lake Taneycomo Mile Marker 1 and the Power Site Dam in Forsyth. When Table Rock Dam is generating power its current is very strong throughout its whole length, its water temperature drops, and for all practical purposes it becomes a very deep, cold, fast running river. Exactly how deep, cold, and fast depends on how many generators are being used to generate electricity at Table Rock Dam.