Table Rock Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter (Current)
Table Rock Lake Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Winter
- Umbrella Rigs8
- Damiki Rig3
- Hard Jerkbaits3
- Football Jigs2
- Blade Baits1
Total Fishing Reports
201
Top Species Reported for Winter
- Largemouth Bass22 Reports
Crappie7 Reports
Spotted Bass6 Reports
Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
43°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
43°
Table Rock Lake Fishing Report: February 2026 Early Morning Start at Aunt’s Creek We hit the water at about 7:30 a.m. off the Aunt’s Creek boat ramp. It was a chilly morning, but the fish didn’t seem to mind. We actually started catching fish right around the ramp area pretty quickly. Nothing huge most were in that 2.5 pound range but it was a nice way to kick things off. The surprise was that the fish were still sitting a bit shallower than expected, mostly in that 25-foot depth range. Moving Up the James River Later in the day, we made a run up the James River arm. We didn’t find as many fish up there, but when we did locate a pod, they were fired up and ready to play. The Alabama rig was the star of the show on those main lake and secondary points, especially around brush in the 10 to 20 foot range. We found plenty of fish stacked up on brush piles, even if they weren’t the giants we dream about. Luckily, this was just a scouting trip and not a tournament day, so it was all about figuring out the pattern and having a good time. Tackle Tip & Discount If you’re heading out to Table Rock, definitely bring along an A-rig. And hey, if you need to gear up, check out my Omnia Fishing above and use code LUKE10 for 10% off.
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!
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