Category Archives: Outdoors

…includes the Dewey Short Visitor Center as well as the walk-in customer service area at the Corp’s Duty Room. Continue reading →

…those having a passion for golfing can tee off to their hearts content in Branson. Paul Miller, General Manager for the Branson Tourism Center, said, “For those wanting to golf, Branson is a fabulous golfing destination Continue reading →

Army Corps of Engineers waives most fees for Branson’s Moonshine Beach on Table Rock Lake Aug. 1 through 9. Continue reading →

A great evening of fishing. Guide Steve Dickey is personable, a great teacher, and provides a great Lake Taneycomo trout fishing experience. Continue reading →

The Professional Anglers Association has joined forces with the Central Pro Am Association to offer a one of a kind opportunity for anglers fishing Central Pro Am in 2010. Continue reading →

The KOA reopening involves over $500,000 of renovations and improvements. Owners Ralph and Kim Newell realize the importance of upgrading to meet the needs of today’s campe Continue reading →

In striving to give its fishermen a better fishing experience the CPAA has just announced a partnership with one of the fastest growing fishing associations in the country, the Professional Anglers Association (PAA). Continue reading →

The opening of Branson’s Moonshine Beach, a day-use park on the north end of Table Rock Dam near the Chateau on the Lake, has been postponed until June 5 because of weather-related construction delays. Continue reading →

The June 6th and 7th CPAA tournament scheduled for Bull Shoals Lake has been moved to Orleans Trail on Stockton Lake. Continue reading →

With a total of 72 teams competing, the local team of Randy Emerson and Ron Hedgpeth won 1st place and $10,000.00 by over 4.5 pounds over their closest competitors with an impressive five fish limit weighing 23.83 pounds. T Continue reading →

Elfrink knew he had something special.

He made a call and found out the current state record was one pound, seven ounces. He thought his perch was bigger — and he was right.

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First place prize of $10,000 was won by the team of Jimmy Davis, Jr. and Jackie Davis, brothers from Willard, with a total weight of 24.44 pounds. They won an additional $630.00 for catching… Continue reading →

One of Branson’s greatest tourism and scenic assets is Table Rock Lake, but trash ending up on the shoreline of the lake happens even though, in a perfect world, it shouldn’t. 2009’s annual shoreline cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 4. Continue reading →

The first tournament of the “2009 Central Pro-Am Association (CPAA) Schedule,” sponsored by Skeeter/Yamaha is history. The bass tournament was held recently on Beaver Lake with the take off and weigh in at Prairie Creek Continue reading →

The Branson based Central Pro-Am Association (CPAA) has announced the first bass tournament of the “2009 CPAA Missouri Skeeter Tour.” Continue reading →

Branson’s weather threatened snow on the first day of the FLW-Mart Tour Bass Tournament on Table Rock Lake March 12 – 15, but it didn’t seem to hold the competitors back much.

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They say, “The third time is the charm,” but Table Rock Guide, Brian Snowden, might favor the fourth time. After fishing in the prestigious Bassmaster Classic three previous times Continue reading →

It is hard to imagine any other area where the same fishing quality and experience is provided in a more convenient or accessible manner. One thing is for sure, there is no other area where this variety of fishing is offered within minutes of each other and the all the shows, attractions, entertainment, and shopping that Branson has to offer.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2009 Day Use Passes are now available for purchase [in the Branson area] at the Table Rock Lake Project Office. The passes cost $30 each, and holders of Golden Age or Access Passports or America the Beautiful Senior or Access Passports may purchase them for $15.

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The Central Pro-Am Tournament Association (CPAA), a long time provider of local pro-am bass tournaments in the Branson and other areas of south west Missouri and northern Arkansas, has recently been acquired by long time competitive bass fisherman and local Branson businessman, Jim Thompson. Continue reading →

With a final-round of 10 bass weighing 35 pounds, 10 ounces, Yamaha pro David Curtis of Trinity, TX won a total of $155,000 in cash and prizes including a $15,000 bonus … Continue reading →

The Missouri Conservation Commission passed sweeping changes to its sport permit regulations that will impact on the cost of fishing in Lake Taneycomo for locals and visitors alike.
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The Hollister R-V School District and the Hollister community will celebrate the opening of the new football complex on Monday, September 8, 2008 with kick off at 6:30 p.m.. Continue reading →

This process will begin the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2008. It will remain at the 696.5 level until afternoon on Monday, August 18, 2008. However, if work at the dam is completed sooner, the lake level may return to normal sooner Continue reading →

The process used was innovative with boats pushing from the water, and a cable on a pulley being pulled by a front end loader to help remove tension and provide guidance Continue reading →

About 120 professional cyclists will be participating in the Time Trials, an 18-mile long course that begins at Branson Landing and ends at the Shepherd of the Hills Farm on West Highway 76. The race begins at 11 a.m. and ends about 3 p.m. The cyclists wi Continue reading →

The coveted Orvis 2006 Outfitter of the Year award was presented to Branson’s River Run Outfitters, owned by Stan and Carolyn Parker, by Perk Perkins, the CEO of Orvis and Dave Perkins, the Vice chairman of Orvis at the recent 2007 Orvis Guide Rendezvous Continue reading →

From cold water fishing for trout to warm water fishing for bass,crappie, catfish, and pan fish etc. Branson offers it all and with a convenience and quality of fishing that is unsurpassed anywhere! Continue reading →

It is reasonable to expect that water will be running. As this is being written the tail water elevation is 705 it is normally 701.3 but yesterday it was up to 710 plus. Continue reading →

The vast majority, 90% plus, were caught using the 100th ounce River Run Peach Fur bug fished on an indicator at a depth of about 4 feet. The rest including about a 16 inch Rainbow were caught on a size 18 Rusty Zebra Midge fished at the same depth Continue reading →

…had a great hour and a half catching and releasing about about 15 Rainbow Tout, no Browns, with a couple in the 14-17 inch range. Most were caught on a on… Continue reading →

…fishing into the condo side in about 7 feet of water. He used his old standard from Gary’s Big Five, the size 16 Red Bead Head Midge exclusively and fished it at about 4 1/2 feet… Continue reading →

Since Table Rock turned over and the dissolved oxygen levels have increased the fishing, numbers wise, has been nothing short of spectacular. On Dec. 16, using a size 18 zebra Copper Dun I caught about Continue reading →

The most current and comprehensive access to Lake Taneycomo Fishing information available anywhere! Continue reading →

The journal of Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull Continue reading →

… spent a half a day fly fishing on Branson’s Lake Taneycomo with River Run Outfitters. Jul 30 Fishing Report also. Continue reading →

Each mile of Lake Taneycomo offers a different type of topography and fishing opportunity. Continue reading →

…get a close up view one of the Ozarks most beautiful waterways… Continue reading →

The terminology used in The Seagull’s Fishing Journal Continue reading →

Branson’s best source of information for fishing Lake Taneycomo. Continue reading →

Fishing has been excellent. Continue reading →

It’s phenominal! Low water, lots of nice fish! Continue reading →

The waters has been off a lot more laterly. Fishing is great! Continue reading →

Less high water..fishing is excellent. Continue reading →

From “Top Gun” to “Couch Potatoes”, basketball fun for all Continue reading →

Plenty of fish and some lunkers being caught.. Continue reading →

Plan on water running at least 707 plus level but fishing is great. Continue reading →

Public access to Lake Taneycomo still available in downtown Branson. Continue reading →

Fishing- good but plan on water on conditions. Continue reading →

Midges appear to be the ticket for fly fishers…is water pattern changing? Continue reading →

the relative flatness of the trail and convenient entry and egress points makes the trail available and useable… Continue reading →

traveled hundreds of miles to fly fish and couldn’t because of the high water. Continue reading →

Trophy Trout/ Artificial Area Regulation Overview The Trophy Trout/ Artificial Area, on Lake Taneycomo, runs from Table Rock Dam to the Mouth of Fall Creek, a distance of about 3 miles.Within this area no “bait” fishing is permitted, all fishermen … Continue reading →

Good Patterns to Start With-“Current favorites” aside, River Run Outfitters suggests that the following will generally work as a starting point: Night: Black Bead Head Wooly Bugger, in size 6-10 (weighted). Day: Tungsten Bead Head Midge, Size 16 in either … Continue reading →

On Branson’s Lake Taneycomo, the midge is a major part of the Rainbow and Brown trout’s diet. Continue reading →

If you have a boat fishing is excellent. Wading leave a lot to be desired. Continue reading →

Trout Permit required on upper Lake Taneycomo and new daily limits. Continue reading →

Plan on using deep water techniques but things may be changing. Continue reading →

Deep water techniques are working best with this highwater. Continue reading →

Were back to running four generators hard. Continue reading →

Waters been off, no generation since December 27, fishings been great! Enjoy it while you can. Continue reading →

four jigs and a fly for Lake Taneycomo Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

Water off for at 0600 for 4th morning in a row…Fishing excellent Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

People flying out west to trout fish probably fly over one of the best, trout fisheries in the country, Branson’s “Lake Taneycomo. A recent article entitled, “Are Branson’s Tri-Lakes the fresh water fishing capital of the world,” … Continue reading →