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Lake Taneycomo
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completed, it changed Lake Taneycomo into a cold water fishery, making it
an ideal place for trout fishing.
Accessible
from historic downtown Branson and at multiple points east including the
communities of Rockaway Beach, Forsyth and Powersite and south of Hwy. 76
in Hollister and the Fall Creek area, Lake Taneycomo was formed with the
completion of Powersite Dam in 1913. It was originally a section of the
White River, and although Taneycomo is now technically a lake, it retains
the look and feel of a river. When the Table Rock Dam was completed at
Taneycomo's headwaters in 1958, the nature 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 10-12" rainbow trout, makes Taneycomo a world-class
trout fishing lake. Resorts, campgrounds & RV parks and
full-service marinas and outfitters offer canoeing, kayaking, fishing
boats, motors, guides, tackle, and pontoons for relaxing and fun-filled
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About Lake Taneycomo
2,000+ (approx.) acres of
surface area depending on the water level
40+ miles of shoreline
58 degrees - average
water temperature
750,000 + rainbow and
brown trout stocked annually |
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Fishing Lake Taneycomo
"Lake Taneycomo is one of the best, if not the very best, of all
trout streams in the U.S." - Harold D. Eastman in "Trout Fishing
on Lake Taneycomo," 1987 |
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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 the trout feed upon. The locals say that 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.
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| 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.
Many area resorts and marinas can hook you up
with an experienced fishing guide to help make the most of your Lake Taneycomo
fishing experience.
Branson Landing - Beginning in 2006, the Taneycomo lakefront in historic
downtown Branson has now been transformed to offer guests an opportunity to
experience the beauty and amenities of Lake Taneycomo as they never have before.
Lake activities will include lake excursions, boat rentals, water taxis, guide
services and public fishing docks all along a 1-mile lighted boardwalk.
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