Table Rock Lake in Branson, MO Fishing Report
Capt. Eric Prey
May 16, 2012
Table Rock - Freshwater Fishing Report
Lake - Table Rock
5/16/12:
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By: Eric Prey Coast Guard Licensed Fishing Guide
Kimberling City Area: The fishing has remained consistent over the past week; the only change is fish have begun to move a little deeper. In the mid lake area fish continue to feed shallow on crawfish and bluegill. Jewel Spider and football jigs are still the best option when targeting these fish. Work either bait slowly along the bottom from 3' – 15' deep to draw strikes. White bass have begun schooling early in the day on gravel flats as well; small topwater lures have been the best offering.
James River: The best shallow bite on the lake is still in the James River. Early in the day fish can be caught on buzzbaits and Chompers spinnerbaits around wood cover on steeper banks, work the cover from all sides to draw strikes. As the sun comes up Jewel football and Squirrel head jigs have been the best option, work both from 3' – 15' deep on gravel and rock mixed points near the moths of spawning coves. Further up the James there is a great flipping bite on shallow wood cover; Jewel Flippin' Finesse jigs and Chompers Ultra Tubes are getting the most bites.
White River: Fish are still holding shallow in the White River as well; gravel and rock mixed points are holding fish from 3' – 10' deep early, Jewel Jigs, Chompers tubes and Spinnerbaits have been working well for the first couple of hours of daylight. As the day wears on move out little deeper on these same points and fish Jewel football and spider jigs. Schooling white bass have been on almost every flat from Shell Knob to Kimberling early in the day. Small topwater and white spoons have been accounting for most of the fish caught.
Dam Area: A deep bite has begun to materialize on the lower end of the lake. There are still plenty of fish shallow on gravel points being caught on Tightlines UV and Chompers Tubes. But it appears the larger spotted bass have begun to migrate into deep trees in the creek arms. Drop shot rigs have been producing several large spots with a couple over four pounds; Chompers drop shot worms in plum and brown purple have been the best offering on the rig.
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