Fishing Report for Table Rock Lake - 2025-03-28

March 28, 2025
Table Rock Lake, MO
Overview Conditions

Fishing Report for Table Rock Lake - 2025-03-28

1. Current Conditions Overview

  • Water Temperature: 39°F, which is cool and influences fish to seek warmer microhabitats during the day.
  • Ice Conditions: No ice, allowing full lake access.
  • Weather: Rainy with a high of 70°F and low of 57.7°F, strong winds at 28.2 mph with gusts up to 127 mph. Wind may disrupt surface conditions and fish behavior.
  • Fish Behavior: Species like bass may move to shallower, warmer areas during the day, while catfish prefer deeper, stable waters.

2. Top Fishing Hotspots (Weighted Predictions)

  1. North Shore near Creek Inlet

    • Clarity: Stained due to runoff.
    • Structure: Creek inlet with submerged logs.
    • Species: Largemouth bass, crappie.
    • Score: 8/10. Wind stirs sediment, attracting baitfish.

  2. Southwest Bay

    • Clarity: Clear with submerged vegetation.
    • Structure: Rocky drop-offs.
    • Species: Smallmouth bass.
    • Score: 7.5/10. Clear water favors sight-feeding.

  3. East Shore Reef

    • Clarity: Clear near reef.
    • Structure: Submerged reef.
    • Species: Walleye, crappie.
    • Score: 7/10. Reef provides ambush points.

  4. West Shore Tributary

    • Clarity: Muddy from runoff.
    • Structure: Tributary mouth.
    • Species: Channel catfish.
    • Score: 6.5/10. Muddy water hides catfish.

  5. Deep Channel near Dam

    • Clarity: Clear.
    • Structure: Deep channel.
    • Species: Flathead catfish.
    • Score: 6/10. Stable depths attract larger catfish.

3. Water Clarity Analysis

  • North Shore: Stained from runoff.
  • Southwest Bay: Clear with vegetation.
  • East Shore: Clear near reef.
  • West Shore: Muddy from tributary.
  • Deep Channel: Clear, stable.

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4. Thermal Gradient Analysis

  • Shallow Bays (North, West): 40-42°F, warmer with sunlight.
  • Deep Channels (East, South): 38-40°F, cooler and stable.
  • Reef Areas (East): 39°F, slight warming.

5. Top Species to Target

  1. Largemouth Bass
  2. Smallmouth Bass
  3. Crappie
  4. Catfish
  5. Walleye

6. Weather Impact Analysis

  • Today: Rain and wind may reduce activity; focus on structured areas.
  • Next Week: Variable temperatures and rain affect fish depth and feeding.

7. Time-of-Day Strategy

  • Morning: Target deeper structures.
  • Midday: Move to shallower, warmer areas.
  • Evening: Return to deeper waters.

8. MO Regulations for Table Rock Lake

  • Largemouth Bass: 15" minimum, 5 daily.
  • Smallmouth Bass: 12" minimum, 5 daily.
  • Crappie: 10" minimum, 15 daily.
  • Catfish: No size limit, 10 daily.

9. Reasoning Appendix

  • Weighting: Thermal gradients and clarity high, structure medium-high, weather medium.
  • Thermal Influence: Warmer areas attract fish during the day.
  • Clarity Impact: Clear areas favor sight-feeding predators; stained areas attract baitfish.

This report provides a detailed analysis to guide anglers effectively on Table Rock Lake.