Lake Taneycomo, running near and through, Branson, Missouri, is perhaps one of the most prolific trout fisheries in the United States. Yet, because of its "tail water" status at the foot of Table Rock Dam it posses unique challenges for the fly fisher.
When water is not being generated it provides excellent and accessible wade fishing from the dam to about 2 miles down stream however, the situation changes drastically when they start generating water.
How drastically? The water raises very rapidly from the normal no generation level of about 701.5 to elevations in excess of 710 or more with a current velocity to match. "
Don’t scorn the horn," when it sounds get out of the water immediately! Let the water stabilize then make the decision whether or not to reenter.

Many a day this writer has sat in the fly shop and heard fly fishers lament because they had traveled hundreds of miles to fly fish and couldn’t because of the high water. When they are generating more than one generator at Table Rock Dam, and even one if they are running it hard, except for limited space near the chutes by the hatchery, wade fishing is difficult and becomes increasingly more so as the number of generators increases.

T. Our largest cabin features one bedroom, one bath and sleeps four adults or more.

T. Our largest cabin features one bedroom, one bath and sleeps four adults or more.

T. Our largest cabin features one bedroom, one bath and sleeps four adults or more.

Although a boat makes fly fishing possible, fly fishing effectively under high water conditions is another matter. What to use, depths, lay ups, seams, and the many other variable that come into play under high water conditions present a daunting challenge which is further compounded by trying to control a boat in the fast moving water. For Larger View Click On The Picture

The best advice that anyone can give someone who has not fly fished Lake Taneycomo for trout when they are running the water heavy, is to fly fish from a boat with an experienced fly fishing guide. This solves three major problems, accessibility to fishable water, boat control issues, and the expertise necessary to catch fish while fly fishing under high water conditions. 

 

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Hi Folks, here are a few pics from my trip this past week. Hopefully I will have some better ones during the next weeks that I am staying at your wonderful Lodge! See you Monday at check in time.
Regards ,Bruce

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Hi Folks, Here are a couple more fish caught during my second week. The larger of the two was a 13lb female 27" long with a 20" girth. Tanneycomo an awesome place to hunt trophy trout, Parkview Lodge a perfect place to rest & recuperate for the next day! A special thanks to the Chuck Gries family owners of Anglers & Archery Outfitters for all of thier expert help & guide service! www.anglersandarchery.com Regards, Bruce For Larger View Click On The Picture For Larger View Click On The Picture  
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