Branson Missouri Fishing

By Author: Mark Ruda
Total Articles: 15
Comment this article

For those dreaming of the ideal fishing experience, look no further than the lake shores of beautiful Branson, MO. With three large fishing lakes within the Branson area, your fishing options are virtually unlimited. Enjoy a stay at a lakefront condo, and be only minutes from prime fishing spots. With a wide variety of other aquatic and land based activities available, Branson vacations are ideal for families.

Types of Fish That Can Be Caught in Branson

There are many different types of fish that can be caught within Branson lakes. These fish can be divided into two main groups, of most common and least commonly seen varieties. While one type of fish may be able to be caught in a specific location, it may not be available at the next one.

Common Varieties

Small mouth, large mouth, and spotted bass
Bluegill
Channel Catfish
Long Ear Sunfish
Flathead Catfish
White Crappie
Rainbow and German Brown Trout
White Bass
Black Crappie
Carp

Less Common Varieties

Paddlefish
Warmouth
Striped Bass
Walleye
Cutthroat ...
... Bass

Best Locations for Branson Fishing

There are three main bodies of water that serve as great fishing locations for those visiting or living in Branson. These three areas include Lake Taneycomo, Bull Shoals Lake, and Table Rock Lake. Each of these locations offers various different types of fish, and unique fishing experiences.

Lake Taneycomo
This is the area's best bet for those interested in catching trout, since the cold clear waters are a breeding ground for various species of the fish. The lake was created in 1913 when the dam near Forsyth, Missouri captured the White River. Fly, bait, and artificial fishing can all be done here, and the lake itself consists of 2,080 surface acres.

Table Rock Lake
Table Rock Lake was created by the completion of the Table Rock Dam in 1958 and has over 43,000 acres of surface area with more than 700 miles of shoreline. This is the area's second largest lake, and helps to provide power to over 7 million people. This lake offers great fishing for bass as well as catfish, and is host to a wide variety of other recreational activities as well.

Bull Shoal Lake
As the area's largest lake, Bull Shoals Lake offers more than 71,000 acres of surface area and 1,000 miles of shoreline. Created as a result of the Bull Shoals Dam in 1951, this lake provides ample amounts of walleye, bass, and catfish. Since the lake has such an immense size, it is often used for many different recreational and water sport activities as well.

Although fishing can be enjoyed year round in Branson, trophy trout fishing on Lake Taneycomo and bass fishing on Table Rock Lake are best in the winter and early spring months.

Branson Missouri is a fishing lover's dream with abundant lakes, over 200 species of fish available to catch, and the wide variety of other recreational activities that this bustling city offers. No matter what your fishing preference is, whether fly or bait fishing, you can find an ideal location to test your skills in Branson.

About the author:
Mark Ruda is currently a marketing director for one of the top hotels in Branson Missouri, Thousand Hills Golf Resort. A popular Branson lodging institution, Thousand Hills Golf Resort prime golfing and tickets to Branson shows. Mark's experience with Branson tourism make him an excellent source on anything Branson, whether you want to know more about Branson vacation rentals, find a great restaurant, or good outdoor activities in the area. Visit http://www.thousandhills.com/branson-packages.cfm and http://www.thousandhills.com/branson-cabins.cfm