Table Rock Lake
lake in Missouri
Table Rock's coves, flats and bluff lines hold largemouth and spotted bass; early morning and evening sight-fishing and wake-bait streamer work are productive.
Stable conditions with clear skies
- 01Stable conditions with clear skies, 57°F, and light northeast wind.
- 02Anticipate consistent midge activity and potential BWO and October Caddis hatches.
- 03Target Bluegill around submerged aquatic vegetation, brush piles, and woody structure.
- 04Focus on shallower bays and protected coves, especially in the James, Kings, and Long Creek arms.
- 05Employ slow, steady retrieves with pauses for subsurface patterns.
- 06Use a gentle twitch-and-pause for surface patterns on warmer afternoons.
Past reports week by week
7 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round in stillwater environments like Table Rock Lake, making this a highly effective pattern for Bluegill.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
Fall often brings a hatch of larger caddis, and this pattern is a good choice for opportunistic Bluegill looking for a substantial meal on the surface.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater amphipods like scuds are a year-round staple in vegetated areas of Table Rock Lake, mimicking an abundant food source for Bluegill.
Buy at AmazonDamsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs are active subsurface around aquatic vegetation and can be very effective when stripped slowly along weed beds for feeding Bluegill in the fall.
Popping Bug (Bass)
On warmer fall days, topwater action can still occur, and this popper creates an enticing surface disturbance, drawing aggressive strikes from Bluegill and other sunfish.
Mysis Shrimp
As a large reservoir, Mysis shrimp are a consistent and important food source for Bluegill and other fish in Table Rock Lake, especially when fished near the bottom.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory Bluegill and sunfish in the fall.
Trico Spinner #22
If Trico hatches are active this month, this tiny dry fly will effectively mimic the adult spinners, targeting rising Bluegill in slower water.
Where to fish and who to ask
Branson/Indian Point Covess
Shallow coves and submerged structure near Branson popular for topwater and sight-fishing.
Powerhouse Point
Deep-water drop-offs and bluff edges that concentrate bass in summer and fall.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Anglers Outfitters
Lilley’s Riverside Fly & Tackle Shop
Anglers Outfitters, Inc.
River Run Outfitters
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Quick answers
Common questions about Table Rock Lake.
What flies work best on Table Rock Lake?
Our top scored fly patterns for Table Rock Lake right now are Damsel Nymph (Olive) (80% confidence), Crappie Jig Fly (80% confidence), Mop Fly (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Table Rock Lake?
Table Rock Lake holds Bluegill. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Table Rock Lake fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Table Rock Lake each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.