Hello

[Hal]

I remeber fishing Taney as a youngster than in 1984 my wife and I bought a time share at Roark I use to fish Roarke all the time but not just for trout I was wondering if anyone knew if the lake still holds Smallmouth Bass I use to catch them pretty often after getting my limit of trout ..I havent been down but like 3 times since my divorce in 96 but am planning a week in May and will prolly start fishing it a lot more that I have time any suggestions would be appriciated BTW I flyfish for the small mouth

[Brian K. Shaffer]

Roark Creek itself holds a small number of smallmouth throughout it.. but I am not too sure about where it dumps into Taney. I have hiked up into there a few times.. but not in a while.

The one area I know holds smallies on the Creek is now behind a gate, and the other spot I know (by stockstill park) doesnt have a whole lot of water in it right now, but it might in May.

I would focus for trouts in Taney up at the dam. You will be shocked at the large number of beautiful fish.. and possibly the amount of other anglers you see. ( sorry to end on a sort of negative note )

Most all - enjoy your trip! Brian