Question 1

What do you need to know about Harry S Truman Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Truman Reservoir is a more than 55,000-acre of water reservoir in Missouri, Southeast of Kansas City. Species present include largemouth bass, catfish, spotted bass, crappie, walleye, white bass, striped bass and paddlefish. With over 900 miles of shoreline, Truman reservoir offers some of the best bank fishing opportunities for large bass in the spring and fall seasons when they’re transitioning to spawn for feeding up for winter. Largemouth bass can be found throughout the Truman Reservoir but focus in on the South Grand Arm if that’s close to your launch area. Osage Arm between Talley Bend and Berry Bend downstream to the dam are also great holders of big largemouth. Target these fish in late winter and early spring as the water warms and fish move up to spawn. Spinnerbaits make a great play for grabbing a largemouth’s attention. Suspending jerkbaits and other search baits will help you cover lots of water to find suspending fish in the summer and winter patterns. Brush piles have been placed throughout the Lake to attract and support black bass, among other species.

Crappie are abundant in Harry Truman and can be caught year-round. Recent surveys suggest large sizes for the coming years. Anglers should focus on the South Grand Arm where they’ll find Pretty Bob Creek, Deepwater Creek, Cooper Creek, Hay Creek, and Little Otter Creek. As the water cools in the winter, fishing Tebo Creek upstream of Windsor Crossing will produce large numbers of crappies. In addition to being a world class largemouth and crappie fishery, Truman is considered one of the top cat fishing lakes in the State of Missouri. Truman has relatively clear water so consider more natural color patterns than you might use on other area lakes. Use caution when navigating areas of submerged stumps. You’ll find largemouth bass but might need to find someone to repair you lower unit as well.

Question 2

What is Harry S Truman Reservoir's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Harry S Truman Reservoir is a 23852.41 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 40ft. and a murky water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Harry S Truman Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Harry S Truman Reservoir contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish.

Harry S Truman Reservoir