Table Rock Lake
A clear, deep Ozarks reservoir near Branson. It's a top bass lake, especially for spotted bass and largemouth.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Bass | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Crappie |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the MDC or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Table Rock Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Marina StoreNearbyBent Hook Marina, 612 Devil's Pool Rd, RidgedaleDirections ↗
Local tips
- Very clear water. Use light line and finesse baits.
- Lake Taneycomo below the dam is a trout fishery.
- Parts of the lake are in Arkansas and need an Arkansas license.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Table Rock Lake.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.