[Editors Note: The most comprehensive fishing report available for Branson’s Lake Taneycomo submitted by people who fish the lake on just about a daily basis. As used in this report “Trophy Area” refers the portion of Branson’s Lake Taneycomo between the mouth of Fall Creek and the base of Table Rock Dam. It is the primary wade fishing area, a trophy management area and has special regulations and limits in effect within the area. "Upper Lake" refers the portion of Branson’s Lake Taneycomo between Cooper Creek and Fall Creek and “Mid Lake” the area from Bee Creek to Cooper Creek. The difference between "Mid" and "Upper" is subjective and is based primarily on the average water depth throughout the defined area.]
Lake Taneycomo Trophy Area – Fly Fishing – by River Run Outfitters
The weekend was sunny and in the 80s, and the Corps followed their projection on generation. No generators were on until 4:00 p.m. when they ran one for little over one hour, then turned it off. Fish hit on almost everything you threw. Saturday there was a slight breeze….not really slight, downright gusty; otherwise, everything was perfect. Projection for Monday was for a repeat of the weekend, but one unit is on and probably the Corps will ramp it all the way up this afternoon.
Zebra midges (18) working last week were primrose and pearl, rusty, ruby, and burgundy. Dropping them off a Big Ugly when there is no generation is still a good idea, and chances are you can hook up on the Ugly some. Scuds(16-20) in grey, tan, and the orange flashback tan were good. One of our guides likes to tie a blood worm dropper(20) on the scud.
Streamer patterns fished with the sinking leader were the olive and black wooly bugger, the golden variant sculpin and the holographic green crackleback. With the water on the rise, tie on a San Juan worm(16) in orange or red either by itself or under a red or black tungsten bead midge(16). Egg patterns in apricot, peach, and Oregon cheese colors bounced along the bottom could dredge you up some fish too.
Don’t stay inside and miss some good fishing! Get out and enjoy some of these last perfect days of August.
Submitted by Carolyn Parker, River Run Outfitters
Lake Taneycomo Upper Lake -Trophy–By Buster Loving
The water has been running and the trout are active.I had some really good trips this past week in the restricted area. We caught a lot of nice rainbows on pink or white micro jigs 4 ft under a float. We also had success drifting nightcrawlers between Fall Creek and Lillies Landing.
Submitted by Buster Loving for Central Pro-Am Association
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