Missouri Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Table Rock 09/18/05:

Kimberling City Area: Still a pretty good jig bite around larger docks in the Kimberling City area; an Eakins’ jig in PB&J or Brown / Purple flash with a green pumpkin Eakins’ craw is your best bet. Work the shallow end of the dock in the morning and fish deeper as the day progresses, most of the fish are suspending under the walk way in the center of the dock so you will need to cast into the stall to be successful.

James River: The recent rain turned the James on with a bunch of fish moving back into the creeks following shad and the fresh water. The best bite has been a Lucky Craft R.C. 2.5 in green copper shad fished on lay downs and standing timber toward the back of creeks with fresh water running in them. Look for these fish to move to channel swing banks back toward the main lake as the flow of water slows.

White River: The most reliable pattern on has been deep fishing from around Baxter to Shell Knob, white spoons, drop shot worms and grubs are all working in the tree tops, while a Jewel 5/8oz. football jig in PB&J with a Chomper 5” green pumpkin jig trailer will work on pea gravel points and flats that “roll off” into deep water.

Dam Area: Still allot of fish coming deep up at the dam, most are being caught drop shotting a finesse or needle worm in standing timber about 40’ deep over 60’+, look for schools of shad to be successful. Have been catching a few on a Jewel 7/16 oz. spider jig as well, green pumpkin / green flash with a 4” Chomper jig trailer in green pumpkin has been the best bait. Drag the jig around from 10’ – 25’ on pea gravel points and flats.