Lake Taneycomo

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

• Lilleys' Landing Resort & MarinaNearby
  367 River Ln, Branson, MO 65616(417) 633-7864Directions ↗
• Anglers Outfitters (fly shop)Nearby
  136 Eden Way, Branson, MO 65616417-335-4655Directions ↗
• Fall Creek MarinaNearby
  1 Fall Creek Dr, Branson, MO417-336-4937Directions ↗

Biggest fish on record

• Missouri state-record brown trout: 40 lb 6 oz, caught Sept. 4, 2019 by Bill Babler of Blue Eye on Lake Taneycomo (confirmed by the Missouri Department of Conservation). It broke the 34 lb 10 oz brown caught on the same lake on Feb. 23, 2019 by Paul Crews of Neosho.
• Biologists estimated the 40-pounder at 8 to 9 years old.

MDC announcement ↗

Fishing this time of year (late October)

• Brown trout spawn in fall and are mostly nocturnal, so dusk, night and early morning fishing is often best. Look for them in faster water near the dam.
• Upper lake, dam to Fall Creek: flies and artificial lures only. Rainbow trout 12 to 20 inches must be released. Daily limit 4 trout, only 1 of them a brown, and browns must be 20 inches or longer.
• Below Fall Creek: natural bait is allowed and rainbows of any size can be kept within the 4-trout limit.
• Small flies work near the bottom: scuds over gravel in shallow water and zebra midges in the morning. A small marabou jig hopped off the bottom works in still water.
• When the dam is not generating the lake is calm and dark jig colors work; when Table Rock Dam is generating the water runs like a river and white jigs and heavier weight work better. Check the release schedule before you go.
• Trout feed in as little as 6 inches of water along gravel shorelines. Watch for swirls and fish the bank with an elk-hair caddis.
• Tips are from a Missouri newspaper report and the state regulations. Confirm current rules and flows before you fish.

Lake Taneycomo regulations (MDC) ↗

Around the lake: food, fuel and lodging

Places were taken from OpenStreetMap map data and checked against business sites where they were available. Miles are from the nearest mapped part of the lake. Rockaway Beach, at the lower end of the lake, has many lakefront cabins that are thinly mapped, so use the search links. Call ahead for hours.

Gas stations and stores

• Conoco0.2 mi
  1140 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson
• Casey's General Store0.3 mi
  615 W Main St, Branson
• Rapid Roberts0.4 mi
  695 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson
• The Pantry and Shell0.7 mi
  164 Fall Creek Dr, Branson (near Fall Creek, upper lake)
• Casey's General Store0.3 mi
  Forsyth side, near the Powersite Dam end

Grocery stores

• Harter House0.6 mi
  Hollister area, south of Lake Taneycomo
• Country Mart0.2 mi
  Forsyth side, near the Powersite Dam end

Restaurants

• White River Fish House0.2 mi
  5 Bass Pro Dr, Branson417-243-5100
• Black Oak Grill0.2 mi
  601 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson417-239-0063
• Cantina LaredoAt the lake
  1001 Branson Landing, Branson417-334-6062
• Joe's Crab ShackAt the lake
  717 Branson Landing, Branson417-337-7373
• Garfield's Restaurant & Pub0.2 mi
  1221 Branson Landing, Branson417-335-3701
• Bennett's Donuts0.3 mi
  1412 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson417-334-7476
• Steak 'n Shake0.3 mi
  503 W Main St, Branson417-336-5303
• Keeter Center Dining0.5 mi
  1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout417-239-1900

Cabins and resorts

• Cooper Creek Resort & Campground (cabins, on the lake)
  471 Cooper Creek Rd, Branson417-334-4871
• Lilleys' Landing Resort & Marina
  367 River Ln, Branson417-633-7864
• The Welk Resort Branson0.7 mi
  1984 State Hwy 165, Branson800-505-9355

Motels and hotels

• Hilton Promenade at Branson LandingAt the lake
  3 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson417-336-5500
• Landmark InnAt the lake
  315 N Commercial St, Branson417-334-1304
• Best Western Plus Landing View Inn & Suites0.2 mi
  403 W Main St, Branson417-334-6464
• Four Seasons Inn0.3 mi
  1360 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson417-334-0040
• Branson Garden Inn0.3 mi
  1420 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson417-335-4770
• Homestead Motel0.5 mi
  1024 W Main St, Branson417-239-1568
• The Ozarker Lodge0.6 mi
  995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson (near Fall Creek, upper lake)417-348-1683

Local tips

• Upper 3 miles (dam to Fall Creek): flies and artificial lures only; scuds, sow bugs and soft hackles are popular
• Below Fall Creek, natural and scented baits and drift rigs work
• In fall, minimize fight time because of low dissolved oxygen

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