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Fall Bite at Table Rock
Fall Bite at Table Rock
August 27, 2025
5 Fall Bass Fishin' Tips for Table Rock Lake Howdy yโ€™all! Fallโ€™s rollinโ€™ in, the leaves are changinโ€™, and them bass are gettin' hungry. If you wanna fill the livewell and tell some fish tales worth bragginโ€™ about, hereโ€™s 5 dang good tips for catchin' more bass this time oโ€™ year down at Table Rock. 1. Chase Them Shad Why? When that water starts coolinโ€™ off, them baitfish (like shad) start wanderin' up into the creeks and hollers. Where to Fish: Hit the backs of coves, up in them creek arms, and them shallow flats where you see shad dancinโ€™. Best Baits: Spinnerbaits (they flash like a disco ball) Rat-L-Trap (rattles like grandma's pill bottle) Soft swimbaits (look just like a snack to olโ€™ bucketmouth) 2. Throw Topwater at First Light Why? Early morninโ€™s get them bass fired up and snappin' at the surface like they're mad at it. When: First light or right 'fore sundown, when the lakeโ€™s calm like a Sunday sermon. Throw These: Walkinโ€™ baits like a Zara Spook (walk the dog like itโ€™s got fleas) Poppers (make a commotion like a coon in a trash can) Buzzbaits near rocks and timber (bass love ambushinโ€™) 3. Work Them Transition Spots Why? Bass are movinโ€™ from their deep summer homes to them shallower fall feedinโ€™ grounds โ€” just like folks headinโ€™ from the couch to the fridge. Look For: Secondary points Channel bends Bluff ends Lure Up With: Jigs (drag 'em like youโ€™re pullinโ€™ a possum on a rope) Shaky heads Deep-divinโ€™ crankbaits (let โ€˜em tick them rocks) 4. Downsize If Theyโ€™re Picky Why? If the fish get fussy or the weatherโ€™s gone all weird, smaller baits can save the day. Best Lilโ€™ Baits: Ned rigs (like givinโ€™ โ€˜em a mini snack) Drop shots with skinny worms Tiny swimbaits (2.8โ€“3.3โ€) on light jig heads (donโ€™t scare โ€˜em off with somethinโ€™ big and ugly) 5. Mind That Water Temp Why? Bass act different dependinโ€™ on how chilly it gets down there. Keep This in Mind: 65โ€“55ยฐF: Fishโ€™ll be shallow and chompinโ€™ Below 55ยฐF: Slow it way down, fish deeper and right up against cover (like youโ€™re sneakinโ€™ up on โ€˜em) Wanna Catch a Mess o' Bass Without the Guessinโ€™? Let me put ya on the fish while you kick back and act like you knew what you was doinโ€™ all along. #breakingbassguideservice
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Guide was very nice, he put us on some rainbow trout, well..let me rephrase, he put my wife on alot of rainbow trout...lol. I caught some as well but she was killing it. We had a good time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Guide was very nice, he put us on some rainbow trout, well..let me rephrase, he put my wife on alot of rainbow trout...lol. I caught some as well but she was killing it. We had a good time.
Fish On Guide Service
Fish On Guide Service
Use On the Hook with Captain Charlie for your fishing trip, he is the best choice!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Use On the Hook with Captain Charlie for your fishing trip, he is the best choice!
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
Captain Charlie Weyer is knowledgeable and willing to help all skill levels of fishing abilities. He will help teach you to advance your fishing skills and techniques of fishing. I have greatly enjoyed him advance my fishing skill level I am a much better at casting and learning how to fish thanks to Captain Charlie.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Charlie Weyer is knowledgeable and willing to help all skill levels of fishing abilities. He will help teach you to advance your fishing skills and techniques of fishing. I have greatly enjoyed him advance my fishing skill level I am a much better at casting and learning how to fish thanks to Captain Charlie.
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
Branson is a Great fishing destination due to the large variety of species and access to both beautiful Table Rock lake and the 50 degree water of Taneycomo. If you are planning your trip in the summertime heat, hit Table Rock in the cooler morning or evening and fish the cold water of Taneycomo in the heat of the day and take advantage of cooling of with the cold water
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Branson is a Great fishing destination due to the large variety of species and access to both beautiful Table Rock lake and the 50 degree water of Taneycomo. If you are planning your trip in the summertime heat, hit Table Rock in the cooler morning or evening and fish the cold water of Taneycomo in the heat of the day and take advantage of cooling of with the cold water
Anglers Adventures Guide Service โ€“ Branson
Anglers Adventures Guide Service โ€“ Branson
Expect the heat, but power through it. If you have the correct guide, they will put you on fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Expect the heat, but power through it. If you have the correct guide, they will put you on fish.
Fish On Guide Service
Fish On Guide Service
We went in a week after flooding. Pay attention to the weather going into your trip for the best experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We went in a week after flooding. Pay attention to the weather going into your trip for the best experience.
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Fishing early in the morning is best for cooler weather in August. If youโ€™re not from Missouri, the heat is pretty harsh along with the humidity in August.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing early in the morning is best for cooler weather in August. If youโ€™re not from Missouri, the heat is pretty harsh along with the humidity in August.
Cody Spetz Fishing Adventures
Cody Spetz Fishing Adventures
Find a guide that is familiar with the area and fish you are targeting. All 3 lakes in the area have great opportunities to explore and catch fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a guide that is familiar with the area and fish you are targeting. All 3 lakes in the area have great opportunities to explore and catch fish.
Breaking Bass Guide Service
Breaking Bass Guide Service
Branson is a hidden gem in my opinion, and I would highly recommend making the trip at least once.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Branson is a hidden gem in my opinion, and I would highly recommend making the trip at least once.
Dave's Guide Service
Dave's Guide Service
Table Lake is a unique environment. Eric knows his stuff. You'll have a great time catching fish with him.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Table Lake is a unique environment. Eric knows his stuff. You'll have a great time catching fish with him.
Elite Guide Service Tablerock
Elite Guide Service Tablerock
It was HOT. We jumped in the water a couple of times to cool off and that was fun. Wear appropriate clothing to get wet.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was HOT. We jumped in the water a couple of times to cool off and that was fun. Wear appropriate clothing to get wet.
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Fishing can be great and sometimes fishing can be slow. But when youโ€™re spending time on the water with your family fishing and laughing and making memories itโ€™s not always about how many and how big of fish you catch. And it makes it even better when you get the right guide to take you out! Captain Brien is highly recommended!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing can be great and sometimes fishing can be slow. But when youโ€™re spending time on the water with your family fishing and laughing and making memories itโ€™s not always about how many and how big of fish you catch. And it makes it even better when you get the right guide to take you out! Captain Brien is highly recommended!
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Hooked On Branson Fishing
Having a great guide like Charlie Weyer with the wonderful boat, tools, experience, and knowledge of the lake.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Having a great guide like Charlie Weyer with the wonderful boat, tools, experience, and knowledge of the lake.
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
If you can't get on the bite, find an angler! And keep an eye on the water conditions!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you can't get on the bite, find an angler! And keep an eye on the water conditions!
Fish On Guide Service
Fish On Guide Service
We are from Texas and it was nice to come and try this new lake out. We had a great time and we definitely recommend booking with Eric if your wanting to catch fish here in Branson
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We are from Texas and it was nice to come and try this new lake out. We had a great time and we definitely recommend booking with Eric if your wanting to catch fish here in Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Service- Branson
Eric's Elite Guide Service- Branson
Make sure you get your fishing license the day before, other than that show up and be ready for a great!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you get your fishing license the day before, other than that show up and be ready for a great!
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
Book during the week if possible. Weekends have more skiers and wakeboards that cause the water to be choppy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book during the week if possible. Weekends have more skiers and wakeboards that cause the water to be choppy.
Captain Micham's Guide Service
Captain Micham's Guide Service
Consider a guided trip if itโ€™s first time on this lake. It fishes differently than other lakes in the area.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Consider a guided trip if itโ€™s first time on this lake. It fishes differently than other lakes in the area.
Breaking Bass Guide Service
Breaking Bass Guide Service
Yes I would. If children were on this trip it would all depend on the age of child and the how the parents cared for the child the behavior of the child.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes I would. If children were on this trip it would all depend on the age of child and the how the parents cared for the child the behavior of the child.
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
On The Hook Guide Fishing โ€“ Branson
It could be chilly in the morning when you first get on the boat riding out to your fishing spot so make sure you have a jacket and something to cover your legs. But the sun comes up quick, so donโ€™t forget your sunblock.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It could be chilly in the morning when you first get on the boat riding out to your fishing spot so make sure you have a jacket and something to cover your legs. But the sun comes up quick, so donโ€™t forget your sunblock.
Branson's Reel Fishing LLC
Branson's Reel Fishing LLC