Harry S Truman Reservoir

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 25, 2026

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

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Spinnerbaits
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Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
3
Texas Rigs (Worming)
3
Buzzbaits
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Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
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Fishing Reports

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LUKEROUTHFISHING
Gold Ambassador
5/3/26
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Flooded Brush
- Forage
  Bluegill
- Water Temperature
  65°
Launching out of Shawnee Bend near the dam, we were met with a lake 10 feet high—which meant one thing: flipping flooded bushes. We focused on shallow, flooded cover all day and caught plenty of fish, though many were short. Running up the Pomme de Terre arm, we flipped Motion Fishing Tungsten Tank jigs and Texas-rigged brush hogs. My partner Greg and I found the fish deep in the middle of the bushes. The key was targeting steeper banks where the cover was more manageable. When we found the right set, we’d get flurries of 3–5 bites in a row. The fish were spread out—from the backs of creeks to main lake points—and they’ll remain that way through the post-spawn period. If you’re heading to Truman Lake, it’s prime flipping season. Get those flipping sticks ready with a half-ounce brush hog or a Tungsten Tank jig. It’s one of my favorite ways to catch bass! And don’t forget—stock up at Omnia with code LUKE10 to save 10%.
Shaun Smith Fishing
Bronze Ambassador
6/5/21
- Species
  Crappie
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Crankbaits 13'+
- Structure
  Brush Piles
- Forage
  Shad
Cranking in trees 15 to 20 ft of stained water
Brandon Heimericks
Gold Ambassador
5/21/23
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Worming)
- Structure
  Flooded Brush
- Forage
  Bluegill
- Water Temperature
  71°
Fish were tight to wood. Just flipped this to the trees hanging out by the bank and focused on 45 degree banks with boulder rock and close to channel swings or access to deep water.