Fishing Reports
74 Fishing Reports
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
43°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
53°
Table Rock Lake Fishing Report Conditions & Early Observations We hit Table Rock Lake bright and early, aiming to revisit some fish we’d found a couple of weeks back. Those fish had been hanging out on deep bait in about 80 feet of water. This time, though, the situation had changed. When we got to our starting spot, it was pretty clear that a lot of those fish had moved on. We still found a few stragglers down deep, but not nearly the numbers we’d seen before. Adapting to the Fish’s Movement We spent a bit of time chasing those deep bait balls and came up empty, which felt like beating our heads against the wall for a bit. Eventually, we made the call to start looking shallower. Sure enough, those fish had slid out of the deep pockets and were now sitting up on the flats in just about six feet of water over maybe 25 feet of total depth. What Worked on the Water Once the wind started blowing, we got some action going with an Alabama rig. But the real MVP of the day turned out to be a Strike King Baby Z-2 on a Queen Tackle head. We adjusted the weight between 1/8 and 3/8 ounce depending on how deep the fish were holding. We definitely had to cover a lot of water to find them, and it wasn’t a day for just waiting around. There were plenty of followers, so we had to keep changing up head sizes and retrieve speeds to get those fish to commit. Final Takeaway At the end of the day, we managed to land a couple of decent fish and learned a lot from the shifting conditions. It’s a good reminder that keeping an open mind and adapting is key out there. If you’re heading out, just stay flexible and be willing to move around until you find where they’ve gone. Good luck and tight lines!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
52°
I kicked off the morning at about 7:30 a.m. under some beautiful skies at Table Rock Lake, and it didn’t take long to get into the fish. I started out with a half ounce Queen Tungsten jighead paired up with a Motion Fishing Motion Minnow, and that combo did not disappoint. The fish were eager, and before I knew it, I was sitting on around 15 pounds of bass just from that first spot. After that initial action, I decided to run further down the lake. I found the mouth of a creek that was absolutely loaded with bait balls, just clouds of shad hanging out. So I switched it up to a three quarter ounce Queen head and put on another Motion Minnow, this time a 4.25 inch size. That move paid off, and I pulled multiple four pounders out of that school. As the day went on, I noticed a pattern,the fish were really keyed in on the shad. When you found the shad, you found the bass. Early in the day, those shad were more at the mouths of creeks, but as the hours went by, they drifted a little farther back in. Any minnow-shaking tactic worked great, and I honestly didn’t need to try any other lures because the fish were holding deep and were happy to hit the Motion Minnows. In summary, if you’re heading out to Table Rock Lake anytime soon, keep an eye on those shad. Find the bait, and you’ll find the fish. Grab any of the hot baits I mentioned, and you should have a solid shot at some good bass action out there. Happy fishing!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Standing Timber
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
62°
In backs of pockets and on points, closer to bank
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
3-8ft duckweed and lily pad stems in stained water. Around chunk rock spinnerbait and 2-5ft cranks. Bridges and laydowns flash mob jr.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
39°
Water was COLD fishing was slow. We could see the fish on the bottom but they would not react to anything.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
42°
Fished the Cape Fair up to the Piney Creek area. Bluff ends and points seem to produce best. Water below Cape Fair Marina had stained color. Caught several FAT Kentucky's and Blacks between 2-4lbs.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
45°
Was catching suspended fish 25 to 50 ft deep on a jig head minnow. Took some time to find fish beacsue they are scattered from the mouth of the creeks to the backs but when you find them the action can be fast and furious.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
41°
Brush piles and points.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
47°
With all the rain an warmer weather lakes rose a ft an warmed up bout 9 degrees since last week caught several 3lbs in bushes an just outside of grass patches the last two days with couple more 12-14 inches
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
41°
Shad kill going on around Tucker Hollow - tough bite.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
50°
Slow crawling. Pausing. Some hops. Slammed it coming through the logs / limbs. First warm day we had for awhile. So far personal best. First fish on that pole / reel 2 lb 14 oz
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
57°
It takes a lot of time to hit these deep ones but once you do they will normally bite. Spend a lot of time finding good deep bait.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
69°
3rd cast. Before storm. Slammed it twice. Got him on 2nd. Just popping slowly off of bottom with pauses.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
50°
Was a rainy day. Not too much activity this day, probably just put it in front and got a reaction. Just barely popping it off the bottom and pausing.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
58°
Fished a benefit tournament over the weekend and finished 2nd place. Most of the fish I found were on the main bluff walls. The RkCrawler was the main approach but don’t count out the back of creeks, flooded buck brush provided some better sized bass flipping a jig and tossing a spinnerbait. The bite is getting really good so get out as soon as possible.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
60°
Not sure what weight i was using. Just slowly pulling it over the rocks beside the boat launch. Best one of the fall / winter (so far) He grabbed it when it pulled through some rocks. My PB on this lake so far.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Points
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
56°
Lakes close to 4-6 ft low right now just fished the points this thanksgiving day got a couple 4lbs
