Missouri Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Table Rock 08/08/05:

Kimberling City Area: Still a strong deep bite around Kimberling City, most of the fish are in tree tops around 35’ deep over 50’ – 60’. Spoons, Chompers drop shot worms and needle worms have all been effective. There are still fish being caught on deeper boat docks as well, an Eakins’ jig in PB&J with a green pumpkin Eakins’ craw will catch several fish. Look for shady areas from 12’ – 25’ deep in stalls and on the edges of the docks.

James River: While a DD – 22 or DT – 16 is still catching fish in the upper James a Carolina rigged french fry or baby brush hog is your best bet in the Aunts Creek to Campers’ point areas. Fish the rig on pea gravel points and flats that drop into the river or creek channel, pay close attention to areas with chunk rock mixed in with the pea gravel.

White River: Still catching fish on Jewel Football and Spider jigs in the White and Kings rivers; transition banks near main lake and major creek arm channel swings are holding most of the fish. Work either bait from the bank down to 25’ deep until you find the depth holding most of the fish, remember they will move deep as the sun gets higher. Best colors have been brown / purple flash on the White and Missouri craw in the Kings’ both with a Chomper green pumpkin jig trailer.

Dam Area: your best bet continues to be deep fishing in the dam area, spoons, drop shot worms and grubs are all productive. Look for schools of shad in deep tree tops, bluff ends and main lake saddles and points. Work your bait in and around these schools of shad until you entice the fish into biting. The best bite has been early before they start generating at the dam.