The corps of engineers is releasing 17000 CFS through the dam at this time. What this means is increased current, in comparison four generators is like 12,500 CFS.  We will have this for ever how long it takes Table Rock to get back to pool of 917 (919.47 last posted leverl prior to spillway release)

There’s lots of things that come into play here, we didn’t get as much rain as anticipated, but due to the low Oxygenated levels coming out of Table Rock, 4 generators have only been able to operate at 60%. Too much low oxygen water coming into Taneycomo and you know what will happen. So it hinders the Corps ability to draw the lake down as quick as it would in like May or June. Spillway water has lots of oxygen in it (and hopefully Shad too !)

Anyway, for whatever reason, that’s what we have to deal with for at least a couple of days… I will post more when I get it…….

 

Lamar

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Well… we handled what was left of Gustav we thought quite well. The Corps of Engineers issued a release today that they were going to up the flow through Table Rock Dam into Lake Taneycomo to 20,000 CFS, once Table Rock hit the 920 mark. Needless to say with a Sunday crest expected at 923, we were a little shocked.

What this means is increased current flow, and some rising water. Since the Corps is not waiting until the creeks have run out from the rain, I expect the water will be higher Friday morning and then settle back down Saturday and Sunday. This flow will be maintained until Table Rock reaches 920 again and then it will be cut back.

Let me take this opportunity to say I think the fact that we have run no water most of the week, with a tropical storm approaching and then to react in this way is irresponsible. As the son of a Corp. retiree, I have never taken issue with their handling of things, UNTILL NOW. I think that it is high time we get involved with how all this is managed, and see if we’re making sense.

How does this effect fishing, we are back to where we were in March and early April. Small boats will not be rented with 20,000 cfs. We will allow 40hp motors and higher out for the few days this flow is occuring. Fish will be holding anywhere they can get out of this current, and lures and jigs will be tough to use.

Check back and we’ll update as soon as we have more information to give.

Lamar

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Well we started the week by drawing the lake down for 2 days. It was really a site to see…and the water was so clear to almost the middle of the lake where we are I could see the bottom.

Tuesday and Wednesday we struggled with the new water, and were a little on the “high” side  I think we’ve settled down for now, with Table Rock hitting 917, I think we’ll be cutting back some. My understanding is now they’ll start drawing down Beaver, so Table Rock outflow should come close to the Beaver in flow. Still not generating at Powersite, I’m told is the reason for a little of our depth now.

Anyway, the fish are improving on the crawler bite. I had folks yesterday that did so much better when they switched. Still not doing a lot with lures this week…. will hope for slower ..clearer water for that.

We’re booking up good for Labor Day… let us know if we can help you….

 

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We’ve certainly been enjoying the cooler weather. FIshing has been very good, and enjoyable with the break in the heat. MDC will stock 81000 this month, and we’ve seen some really nice ones in the last few days….

The night crawler bite is back, and the usual Gulp and Powerbait combinations are working great.

Coming this week, we’ve received a LARGE shipment of BassSnapper jigs in all the good sizes and colors..we’ll be blowing them out. Also, we’ve got a large selection of hand tied jigs from Dana Lindsey… so check out the Lake Taneycomo colors.

Trout are fun to catch… get down here and enjoy yourself. You’ll be glad you did.

 

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Fishing today was much more tolerable after yesterday’s rain shower. Night crawlers were doing better today it seemed as well as Pink/White gulp..and  Orange/Yellow gulp.

Water clarity is good today…and we expect we’ll have good fishing for the weekend.. and cooler on the fishermen.

Come see us… JUST A NOTE.. THE LAKE WILL BE TAKEN DOWN BY EMPIRE TO REPLACE THE BOARDS ON POWERSITE DAM STARTING SATURDAY EVENING THE 16TH… THEY HOPE TO HAVE THE BOARDS UP AND THE WATER TURNED BACK ON THE 17TH… This is all weather dependant..so we’ll see if it rains what happens.

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Well…no doubt it’s been hot here this week. Once the fog burns off in the morning, which some days has been as late as 11:00, it starts heating up. Today the fog was minimal, and not as hot as it has been, and seems that pattern will hold for the next few days.

All that being said, the fish are still biting great. They are a lot more tolerable than we are, but the drift has been working well. We’re seeing some water cutoff at night the last 2 nights, and that’s made the early morning lure fishing better with them holding so high. Don’t know about y’all, but I’m ready for some good jiggin water.

Come see us when you can, we’re booking up now for fall weekends, so if you’re not here, make your plans for October and November.

Have a great day fishing…..

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That’s the news for this week. All reports from the Lake are that fishing is Good !!!! The trout being caught seem to be “bigger” than usual stockers, and catch quantity seems to have increased in the last week or so. Whatever the reason, don’t hesitate to get down here, and enjoy the beautiful Lake Taneycomo, and the trout fishing that we offer.

In the Bait/Tackle shop our new item this week is an ABU Garcia Cardinal 300 combo, that has a 7 ball bearing reel, with an IM7 graphite rod. It’s smooth and sensitive for $59.95

 

Come in and see us soon, and get what  you need to Take a Kid fishing……

Lamar

P.S. Thanks for all the gang that helped out this week while I was back in Louisiana.. you know who you are and you’re the best….. LP

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I must say this has been one of the best week overall for fishing that I’ve seen this summer. No matter the experience level, our first timers and our seasoned veterans are all pleased with the fish they’ve been catching.

That being said, the lake is still running 4 most everyday. I hope to see us slow up some now that we are back in 925 water on Table Rock, but I wouldn’t count on it. We’ve really got to get that lake down a little more so that everyone can get back to all the ramps and Marinas.

Our bait wholesaler tells me we’re selling way more bait and tackle than last year, so we appreciate all the visitors and the local folks who support our little famly business. Our selection in the bait shop is awesome, and we’ll get you just about anything you want, if you’ll give us a little time to order it.

Our ABU Garcia reels are a hit. I don’t know where you can get a 7 ball bearing reel, and an IM7 Graphite rod, for $49.95. We are selling tons of them, and if you haven’t stopped by to look at them, do so.

 

Have a great day fishing……

Lamar

 

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We’ve had some good fishing this weekend. Seems as though some have had to work a little harder, but good results yesterday with the spinners and lures from Cooper Creek Access down to just below the island. Fishing the structure on the “downstream” side has proven to be holding fish.

As always, patience and persistence will pay off.

We got a good Thunderstorm last night, should be clear sailing for the next few days with low humidity and little parcipitation.

Come on down and see us soon….

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We had a great Fourth of July Holiday. Plenty of families down having a good time on the lake. We had some great fishing. We’re still enjoying catching some of the 81000 trout that Missouri Dept. of Conservation stocked in Lake Taneycomo last week.

Drift fishing seems to be working the best, since we’re still seeing 4 generators running most of the day. We’ve got some good anchor holes, ask us about them when you’re in.

 

Everyday is a great day to take a kid fishing…

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