Table Rock Lake in Branson, MO Fishing Report
Capt. Eric Prey
May 23, 2012
Table Rock - Freshwater Fishing Report
Lake - Table Rock
5/23/12:
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By: Eric Prey Coast Guard Licensed Fishing Guide
Kimberling City: Warmer weather and post spawn transition have moved fish over the past week. Early and late in the day a topwater bite has developed, spooks, sammies and skitter pops have been the best offerings, look for fish chasing shad. As the day wears on fishing moves to deeper water, Jewel football and spider jigs worked 10' – 20' deep on main lake and secondary points have been very effective, look for small ledges and drops to be holding most of the fish. Deep brush piles from 25' – 35' deep are holding spotted bass; drop shot rigs with Chompers and Tightlines worms have been very effective.
James River: The shallow bite is still relatively strong in the James River, early and late buzzbaits and spinnerbaits continue to be effective around shallow wood cover. Make casts beyond the cover and work lures as close to the cover as possible to draw strikes. Drops shot rigs and spoons are working well in and around deep brush piles in the lower James. Look for brush around 25' deep on main lake points to be the most productive. Deep crankbaits on ledges has been the ticket in the upper James; make multiple casts from different angles until you find the fish.
White River: The topwater bite in the clearer water of the White River has been nothing short of fantastic early in the day. Spooks, Sammies and Skitter pops have been the top baits, look for fish schooling on the surface on gravel points and flats. Jewel football, spider and squirrel head jigs have all been producing as well, work main lake points with a mix of small rock and gravel from 10'-20' deep to be successful. The deep bite has also begun to produce; drop shot rigs with Chompers, ROBO and Tightlines worms have all been effective from 25' – 35' deep over brush piles and other cover.
Dam Area: The deep bite is king on the lower end; spotted bass have begun to school around deep brush piles and can be caught on drop shot rigged finesse worms from Chompers, Tightlines and ROBO. The topwater bite is not as strong on the lower end, look for gravel pockets with standing timber to be the most productive areas; spooks and sammies have been the best baits but the bite is short lived. Schooling white bass have begun to appear on the lower end, watch for surface activity and cast ½ oz. spoons into the school to draw strikes.
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