Taneycomo Spots - No Boat

[jpb2187]

Hey everyone,

I will be down by Taneycomo this week and I was just wanting to know of some good spots to go on foot. I figured Sheperd of the Hills was probably my best bet/closest. Does anyone know what time I can actually start there? Is it the same dawn to dusk rules like most conservation areas?

Any other spots are welcome.

Thanks!

[Dave Cook]

Fishing near the Hatchery is usually pretty good. It's open to fishing 24/7.

Check the generation schedule for wadable water.

http://www.swpa.gov/generationschedules.aspx Tommorrows forecast is usually available between 4:30 and 5 pm each dam.

And for real time actual generation information and lake levels call the dam at 417-336-5083

[Wayne SW/MO]

If you're looking for keepers you might try the old downtown area, I assume you can still fish there. Depending on where you're staying, Empire park at Ozark Beach has lots of bank space and is open.

[jpb2187]

Thanks!

I think we are staying at Wyndham Mountain Vista, which is right by the dam. My wife's parents are taking the whole family down there, so I plan to sneak out every morning to get some fishing in. Thanks for the advice guys.

[Terrierman]

If you're not wading another option close to where you're staying is the Fall Creek Boat Dock. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fall-Creek-Marina-Trout-Dock/163921233635219

[Phil Lilley]

Cooper Creek Access has a dock for fishing too.

[jpb2187]

Thanks guys...

Am I pretty much SOL without waders for the area right below the dam? I'm thinking I should just pick up a cheap pair on craigslist.

[Terrierman]

Taneycomo is too cold to wade wet even in August. Waders or fish off one of the docks are your options without a boat.

[jpb2187]

Yeah, I didn't mean getting in the water w/o waders... I'm not that crazy.

I just meant to ask if it was worth fishing from the shoreline in that area.

[Terrierman]

Not usually.