Overview

Schools of fishers form around Lake Taneycomo every year, but this wasn’t always the case. In fact, the lake has only existed for about a century. It began when the “Power Site” Dam was created, capturing the White River’s waters. In the mid-1900s, the debut of Table Rock Dam established a southern boundary for the lake. This new dam also transformed the warm-water lake into a cold-water one. And it’s this change that allowed for the development of a cold-water fishing hatchery and the explosion of trout.

Today, Lake Taneycomo offers some of the best trout fishing you can find. It’s well populated with Rainbow and Brown Trout, and the Trophy Trout Area is designated specifically for artificial fishing. Even if you could care less about trout, this lake provides a beautiful reflection for autumn-spotted forests and bare, snowy tree lines.