The lake level is 916.3 but will probably rise a bit do to recent rains. Water temp has been fluctuating between 75 & 80 degrees depending upon the weather.
Bass fishing has been good with a good number of 4 to 6 lb fish coming on crank baits and top waters up the river . Down lake foot ball jigs in PBJ color and drop shot in the 15 to 20 ft depth .
White bass are showing up in various places around the lake they are fickle and can show up almost any where .Up river a white rooster tail will get the job done and down lake a white or chartreuse spoon will work. We caught two on top water the other morning that average 2 lbs a piece.
Blue gills are still biting in the 15 to 20 ft zone on crickets and night crawlers.
Not much repot on the crappie except the one’s that are being caught are deep in the trees.
Channel cat and big flat heads are being taken up river on flats on rod and reel baited with small blue gill . limb lines and trot lines are producing numbers of big cats.
There’s plenty of fish out there ready to eat so get out there and get er done.
Good fishing
Dan Boyer’s Professional Guide Service 417-207-6278
May 27, 09 fishing report for Table Rock Lake, lake level 916.3 water temp 71-73 degrees.
Fishing has turned on literally every species is biting, it would probably be dangerous to get in the water.
The bass are in the post spawn stage and almost fully recovered from the spawn. Top water baits early in the morning on secondary and main lake points provides a lot of action . Shakey head jigs with a green pumpkin worm in about 7 to 10 ft are providing lot’s of action throughout the day.
White bass are chasing all over the lake sometimes the school is an acre wide, Just cast a top water or a swimming grub into the school and hang on your in for some fun.
Crappie are biting but not as well as the rest. They are being found in trees in thirty ft of water fishing straight down with a minnow tipped jig in depths of 4 to 12 ft.
Bluegill are being caught down lake on crickets in about 15 ft of water you can fill a cooler with those tasty morsels pretty quick.
If you are not out there fishing you are missing out on a lot of fun.
Fishing on Table Rock has slowed down a little as far as the bass are concerned. You can still catch some decent one’s about the first hour of day light after that it get’s a little tough. Small males are guarding the nest for the most part. You’ll see your line go sideways and set the hook and nothing. |It’s just a stage they go through every year but look out when those big females recover from all the rigors of spawning it’ll be Katy bar the door..
Crappie fishing has been spotty at best this year. Some are being caught in the back ends around the bushes and the larger ones are being caught about 15 ft deep next to trees. Minnows and small crappie jigs are still working .
The best fishing is taking place from around Kimberling City to the damn. The water temp in the upper regions is in the high 60’s and today it reached 70. Consequently the water temp is cooler down lake and the small mouth bass and goggle eye are biting well . A green pumpkin tube along main lake gravel points for the bass and a smoke colored grub will produce some nice goggle eye. The lake level is 918.1 but they are running 4 generators at the damn as they are predicting rain almost every day this week.
Table Rock fishing is getting better and better. The water temp is getting into the sixties during the day and the bass are up on their spawning beds ., particularly along the N/E shallow banks. Tubes jig and craws and small centipedes are producing best. The big bass are in several of my clients caught bass over 5 lbs and on one trip we took a seven and a half and an eight.
Crappie fishing has been perplexing at times one day you’ll catch them and the next day you don’t . The crappie should have gone to the bank by now but apparently because they are running 4 generators at the damn the crappie are staying out in the trees in 4 to ten ft. Swimming minnows and small crappie tubes in 1/32 and 1/16 oz are getting it done.
White bass are being caught on rooster tail and swimmin minnows in the upper James and trolled along the bluffs in the Cape Fair area. Most are small but occasionally you get some good ones.
You can catch a nice mess of blue gill and rock bass along bluff banks toward the back end of creeks. They taste great.
Ozark River Company announces the big overstock warehouse sale at PaddlingCenter.com, on Table Rock Lake. Featuring:
Old Town Canoes including several choices in the high quality Royalex material, to the tough and durable Polylink3 material, Old Town has been making canoes of over 110 years.
Old Town Kayaks, made by the paddlesports leader for generations, cutting edge designs, and new graphics and colors to give sharp new look, Old Town Kayaks are great for recreational kayak fun!
Ocean Kayaks! Sit on Tops, Fishing Kayaks, Angler Kayaks, some fully equipped with fish finders, Ocean Kayak is considered the leader in Fishing Kayaks and recreational bright colored kayak fun!
Price list has now been posted at OzarkCanoe.com! Come get your boat…
2009 Season, Table Rock Lake - Restaurant - Kayakers Bistro - Cape Fair, MO
Kayaker’s Bistro Restaurant on Table Rock Lake, located in the Paddling Center at Flat Creek Resort, will be announcing an updated menu with new specials very soon. Spring is here and the 2009 vacation season is rapidly approaching. The grass is now green, and spring rains are an every other day event.
Kayaker’s Bistro is also coming out of hibernation with an updated Spring menu featuring great dishes such as:
Chicken Fried Steak, modestly priced, yet so big it hides the plate it is presented on.
Fillet Mignon to compliment our signature Prime Rib and Rib Eye Steak dishes
New fish dishes including Grilled, Baked, and Deep Fried variations of Grouper, Salmon, Walleye, and more! Ask what the feature fish is this week!
Featuring great new desserts on the specials board. Come taste what’s coming out of the oven at Kayakers!
Special days for special meals. Watch for our new schedule, live music, events, and happenings for 2009.
Groups are welcome! Bring your dinner party to us! We’ll do the work, you visit! Outside deck or “inside deck” dining!
Rooms available for your out of town guests! New room rates for 2009!
Enjoy our full bar with great drink selections, non-alcohol mixed drinks available upon request.
The Summer 2009 Table Rock Lake Vacation Season is fast approaching, with the 2009 Table Rock Lake spring fishing season upon us with great Spoonbill, Small Mouth Bass, Crappie and Catfish fishing. Stories are already being told, and out of hand as the tradition holds.
Many other announcements coming shortly, including:
A “Romantic Package for Two” including a motel room and a delicious dinner. Whether a Honeymoon or a romantic weekend, you can afford this lakeside getaway!
A large inventory of Canoes and Kayaks arriving very soon!
A brand new rental fleet of beautiful new canoes and kayaks!
New room rates with reduced weekday rates now announced as low as $39.00 per night for two!
soon to be announced, Satellite television with a large channel selection, channel list to be posted on the website.
Come eat, come play, at Kayakers Bistro tonight! The specials are delicious. For questions, call Kayakers at: 417-538-4822
We did a float trip. It is January 31, 2009. The ice storm has blown through, and the warm day was irresistible. We got a little crazy with the Kayak Sled Riding. Don’t do this at home! We are experienced boaters, and are willing to take the risk if we break our necks! Spring is around the corner!
Our clearance canoe and kayak sale is going on now! Ozark River Company at PaddlingCenter.com on Table Rock Lake…
…near Branson MO is having their final annual clearance sale for 2008! Get in on the great deals, and see if there is anything you can use. These boats are going far below retail and featuring overstock canoes and kayaks, many are number two clearance kayaks with minor scratches, (like you won’t do that yourself…), or last years models. Catch it quick! They already have their Christmas Tree up and are thinking breaktime! Several are being sold daily, with half a warehouse left as of this posting. go to: www.ozarkcanoe.com or call: 417.538.4848
