Fishing in April

[IABassMan]

My buddies and I are headed down to Table Rock on the first week of April. It is the first time any of us have been to Table Rock. We are planning on camping. Both of our boats have smaller outboards, so long runs are not an option. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good campgrounds, that would be close to the best fishing areas. Also, curious as to where those best fishing areas are located. We have compiled a large amount of information already from various internet sites, but any additional info. would help. We have lake maps, so if you can give general areas that would be great. Thanks ahead of time for any replys.

[Phil Lilley]

Take a serious look at Cricket Creek Corp site... very nice campground, excellent fishing, close to all kinds of fishing- bass, crappie, white bass. Excellent bait shop at the marina there- a place to keep your boat in a stall. Mark (owner) will put you on fish.

[SKMO]

My buddies and I are headed down to Table Rock on the first week of April. It is the first time any of us have been to Table Rock. We are planning on camping. Both of our boats have smaller outboards, so long runs are not an option. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good campgrounds, that would be close to the best fishing areas. Also, curious as to where those best fishing areas are located. We have compiled a large amount of information already from various internet sites, but any additional info. would help. We have lake maps, so if you can give general areas that would be great. Thanks ahead of time for any replys.

First week of April the entire lake is a good fishing area! For "best" for multi-species I would tend to head toward the mid-upper major rivers such as Long Ck like Phil mentioned, other good locations would be Cape Fair Campground in upper James, Viola Campground in Kings River, or Big M/Eagle Rock campground on upper White. All these spots have boat slips and gas available as well. Kind of depends on what you mean by "long runs" and what species you are after but all these areas should put you in the middle of good bass, white bass and crapppie fishing in early April.