Thursday, June 12, 2014

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 and cold water at around 48 to 50 degrees is stocked to the brim with 750,000 trout every year. The stupendously huge rainbow and brown trout are among the 1.25 million or so that are raised annually at the Shepherd of the Hills hatchery. State regulations obviously need to be followed by anglers here, but there are additional rules that apply only to the restricted area at the upper end of this lake.

The quality and abundance of trout at the upper end of the water body makes it perfect for both fly and spin fishing. The restricted upper end comes under an artificial area regulation, and it also has certain slot limits. There are no such length and lure limits for anglers in the remaining 19 miles of water.

Trout permits in these parts come with a four-per-day limit. The daily permit valid for a specific date costs $7, but anglers who plan on coming back can always get an annual or even a lifetime permit. The permits may be bought at any Walmart or a sporting goods store in Missouri.

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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