Smallmouth In Table Rock?

[jdmidwest]

A buddy of mine called today and wanted me to start thinking about a smallmouth trip this spring or summer and he wants Table Rock. I have not really paid much attention to that part of the state, is there any good smallmouth fishing in Table Rock?

Not being a big lake fisherman, I always think of streams for smallies. The only lake I have fished for smallmouth is Pickwick in TN. It was ok, but pretty boring for the most part. Few fish and a couple of nice ones in the 3 lbs range. But, I would rather float or wade a nice stream for them.

[drs7558]

There are lots of nice smalljaws in TR.

[Guest]

A buddy of mine called today and wanted me to start thinking about a smallmouth trip this spring or summer and he wants Table Rock. I have not really paid much attention to that part of the state, is there any good smallmouth fishing in Table Rock?

Not being a big lake fisherman, I always think of streams for smallies. The only lake I have fished for smallmouth is Pickwick in TN. It was ok, but pretty boring for the most part. Few fish and a couple of nice ones in the 3 lbs range. But, I would rather float or wade a nice stream for them.

I caught my PB smallie at Pickwick in the tailrace below Wilson dam.

3.96 not the biggest but still a good fish.

If you didnt like Pickwick, I doubt TR will be fast and furious like the creeks.

Unless you hire a guide.

[ozarkgunner]

The dam area and indian point area have some nice smallies. Use a grub or jig and you will do fine. I Personally would rather river fish for them in the kings river.

[LarrySTL]

And theres a Lakes section of the forums, with a very active one for Table Rock, lots of information, quite a bit of it about smallmouth.

[Wayne SW/MO]

The dam area and Indian point area have some nice smallies. Use a grub or jig and you will do fine. I Personally would rather river fish for them in the kings river.

And Long Creek arm.

[jdmidwest]

Maybe we will give it a spin then. Although, I really don't know when I am going to pull it off before August. Seems like something going one every weekend till then.

[rps]

JD

My end is not the smallmouth end or I would volunteer to show you all a location or two. Good luck!

[jdmidwest]

Thanks. I am thinking if we go that far in a boat we may end up on the ramp at Taney and try for some trout. But I may humor him and go smallie hunting instead.

[Outside Bend]

You may be able to do smallies in TR proper as well as do a float/river smallie trip on the Kings or the James.