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adventure of the lake changed. Taneycomo’s water now comes from the bottom of Table Rock Lake, making it a cold water lake. The cold, clear water, stocked annually with approximately 750,000 rainbow trout, makes Taneycomo a world-class trout fishery. Resorts and full-service public marinas offer canoeing, kayaking, fishing boats, motors, guides, tackle and pontoons for relaxing and fun-filled lake activities.
FISHING LAKE TANEYCOMO The uppermost portion of the lake is reserved for artificial lures only such as tiny jigs and crankbaits. These headwaters are also ideal for fly fishing with flies that imitate the freshwater shrimp and other natural bait that trout feed upon. The locals say the best way to catch trout is by drifting salmon eggs or angleworms. Affix the eggs or worms to a small hook and cast into holes with an ultra light rod and reel. This method used from a drifting boat or from a dock will yield a nice stringer of trout. Lower Lake Taneycomo harbors a well-kept secret. The downstream area closer to Forsyth offers considerably warmer water and many other species of fish, making Taneycomo a versatile and challenging destination for anglers who are aware of its changing character from one end to the other. Fishing guides are available to help you make the most of your Lake Taneycomo experience.
LAKE TANEYCOMO FACTS • 2,000+ acres of surface area • 40+ miles of shoreline • 58 degrees - average water temperature • 750,000 + rainbow and brown trout stocked annually
FISHING LICENSES Fishing Licenses are required to fish in the State of Missouri and the fees are as follows: Residents under 16 and over 65 are not re-
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Above: Couple holding brown trout on the dock at Lilley’s Landing.
quired to have a basic fishing license. Daily fishing permits are available. Military serving in the armed forces of the United States, and all members of the United States armed forces and their immediate families stationed and residing in Missouri, may receive resident permit privileges. More information may be found at mdc.mo.gov Check Missouri’s trout fishing permit requirements from the Department of Conservation (417) 895-6880 or visiting its website at www.missouriconservation.org prior to your fishing trip on Lake Taneycomo. You can also consult a local guide service, marina or resort for up-to-date fishing regulation information. Area merchants offer fishing licenses. For more information: Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery – The largest trout-rearing facility in Missouri produces more than 80 percent of the fish released into Lake Taneycomo. More than 250,000 people visit each year. Call (417) 334-4865
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB (417) 334-4084 or (800) 214-3661 www.ExploreBranson.com Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce (417) 561-4280 • rockawaybeachchamber.com Forsyth Chamber of Commerce (417) 546-2741 • forsyth-mo.com Hollister Chamber of Commerce (417) 334-3050 • hollisterchamber.net Indian Point Chamber of Commerce (800) 888-3313 • indianpointchamber.com Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce (417) 739-2564 • visittablerocklake.org
BULL SHOALS LAKE Bull Shoals begins where Taneycomo ends and flows eastward from Forsyth into Arkansas. Bull Shoals Dam, the fifth largest concrete dam in the United States, is located approximately seven miles north of Cotter, Arkansas. The lake’s shoreline has gone relatively undeveloped and features steep bluffs and rock ledges. The lake has many areas within 20 feet of the shoreline