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Lake Access Activities
Boating Camping Fishing
One of the World's Premier Trout
Fishing Lakes
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Lake Taneycomo was created in 1913 as a warm water
lake and in 1958 became a cold water lake when the Table Rock Dam
was completed. The clear cold waters from the deep Tailwaters of
Table Rock Lake pour out of the dam into Lake Taneycomo. These cold
waters of Lake Taneycomo provide for some of the finest trout fishing
anywhere in the world. All methods of trout fishing; fly fishing,
artificial bait, and live bait fishing may be used year-round to
pursue the elusive Trout that inhabit the waters of Lake Taneycomo.
Lake Taneycomo originated when the White River was confined
by the completion of the "Power Site" Dam, near Forsyth, Missouri.
The Power Site Dam is privately owned by Empire Electric Company.
From 1913 until 1958 it was a warm water lake. The completion of
Table Rock Dam in 1958 changed the source of water to Taneycomo
from that of the White River's flowing waters to the bottom tailwater
of Table Rock Lake from the dam spillway. This created a cold water
fishery. To take advantage of this change the Missouri Department
of Conservation constructed the "Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery".
Today Lake Taneycomo has some of the best trout fishing in the nation.
Lake Taneycomo has the characteristics of both a river and a lake
for anglers to enjoy. The shallow colder water, located near the
Table Rock Dam, averages 48 degrees F, resembles a river and permits
wading and bank fishing for trout. The average temperature of the
water gets warmer and the depth of the Lake deepens to depths in
excess of 50 feet near Lake Taneycomo and the Power Site Dam in
Forsyth. When Table Rock Dam is generating power its current is
very strong throughout its whole length, its water temperature drops,
and for all practical purposes it becomes a very deep, cold, fast
running river. Exactly how deep, cold, and fast depends on how many
generators are being used to generate electricity at Table Rock
Dam.
Lake Taneycomo offers a variety of recreational activities including
hiking, sightseeing, hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, water
skiing etc. People accessing Lake Taneycomo will be able to enjoy
other area restaurants, accommodations, shopping and shows that
are available within the Branson area.
- Lake Access
- Boat Launching- Convenient access to Lake Taneycomo is provided
at the North End of the Branson City Campgrounds near downtown
Branson, at the public park close to Forsyth and the power site
dam, and near Table Rock Dam through the Shepherd of the Hills
Trout Hatchery park.
Pedestrian Access- The banks south of the Shepherd of the Hills
Trout Hatchery include a Nature Trail and provide excellent access
to the Lake for hiking, strolling, or fishing. - Easy access to
the Lake is provided along the Lake front in Down Town Branson.
The City of Branson has provided fishing docks where one can sit
and fish. Branson Trout Dock, located near the Boat launching
Ramp also has cold drinks, other refreshments, and Lake information.
The City Park provides an excellent place to sit down and fish.
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- Lake Activities
- Nature Walk- 417-334-4865
- Sammy Lane Pirate Cruise- 417-334-3015
- Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery- 417-334-4865
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- Boating
- Branson Trout Dock 417-334-3703
- Main Street Marina- 417-334-2263
- Scotty's Trout Dock- 417-334-334-4288
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- Camping
- Branson City Campgrounds- 417-334-2915 or 334-8857
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- Fishing
- Lake Taneycomo's cold waters provide excellent fishing for Trout.
Although the fishing conditions change almost hourly because of
the water flow changes. The Taneycomo water flow changes drastically
in short periods of time due to generation of power from both
Table Rock Dam and the Power Site Dam restricting and releasing
water. Excellent fishing is available throughout the lake providing
the angler is willing to adjust their method of fishing to accommodate
the changing Lake conditions. When power is being generated the
most common method of fishing is to use a standard drift rig or
drift using artificial baits such as worms, salmon eggs, flat
fish and others. When there is no running water excellent wading
and fly rod fishing is available in the headwaters, near Table
Rock Dam.
Warning: On Lake Taneycomo near the headwaters a horn sounds loudly
when water is going to be released from the dam. It is dangerous
to be in potions of the lake at that time. Please check with local
authorities if you fish near the headwaters.
Sources of Fishing Services and Information on Lake Taneycomo:
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery-417-334-4865
Fish Camp Marina - 417-561-4213
Rockaway Beach, MO 65740
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