Lake Taneycomo Fishing Guides For Missouri Anglers

By Kenya Campos


Any angler angling for a vacation in the Ozarks will without any doubt make a beeline for Branson in Missouri. The dam on the White River here created Lake Taneycomo, a manmade reservoir which has transformed the entire area into an outdoor paradise. All the Lake Taneycomo fishing guides religiously point out that this is among the finest bass and trout fishing spots in the nation.

Tourists usually prefer the direct access to the lake provided from downtown Branson. Anglers feeling out good spots may like Branson Landing, or head further east to communities at Powersite, Forsyth or Rockaway Beach. There's plenty of room for trout fishing all year round, with the water stretching for 22 miles from the Table Rock Dam to the Powersite Dam.

The clear water at a cool 50 degrees is stocked annually with 750,000 magnificent trout. They come from a hatchery called Shepherd of the Hills which raises a stupendous 1.25 million of these trophy rainbow and brown trout each year. State regulations must be followed, and there are additional restrictions in effect at the upper end of this lake.

The upper end is perfect for both spin and fly fishing, with an abundance of quality catch. However, it comes under an artificial area with attendant regulations, and there's also a slot limit that is explained in detail below. The rest of the water body has no such limitations as far as the lure used and the length of catch are concerned.

Every trout permit has a limit of four fish per day. Daily permits costing $7 are valid just for that one day, but anglers who plan to come back can apply for an annual or lifetime permit. These can be obtained at a Walmart or any sporting goods store in the state.

The upper end restricted area covers about three miles of this lake between the mouth of Fall Creek and Table Rock Dam. Use of bait is prohibited here, and a trout permit is needed even for those who only plan to catch and release. Slot limits are in force here, and apply for 20" brown trout and 12-20" rainbow trout.

Practically speaking, it means that only rainbow trout less than 12 inches and more than 20 inches may be kept. Those in the slot have to be released back into the water at once. The same applies for brown trout smaller than 20 inches, which must be released after being caught. These slot limits are separate from the usual possession limits, which are also applicable.

The secret to a successful day of boating or wading in these waters is to know the spots where the fish are biting, but which are as yet largely unknown to most anglers and visitors. This is far easier with guided fishing tours led by local experts. The best Lake Taneycomo fishing spots vary all the time, and only the expert guides who are intimately familiar with the White River know where these magnificent trophy fish abound on an any day of the year.




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