Branson Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Branson

John Pate
Powersite, Missouri
Reported: 1 day ago

Water temps are in the mid 60s. Buffalo spawn is finishing up but the Carp spawn is on and the gar are staging up from what I've seen.

John Pate Powersite, Missouri Reported: 1 day ago

Water temps are in the mid 60s. Buffalo spawn is finishing up but the Carp spawn is on and the gar are staging up from what I've seen.

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Eric Olliverson
Branson, Missouri
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The Spawn is on!! Catching a ton of fish on finesse techniques and topwater!!

Eric Olliverson Branson, Missouri Reported: 2 weeks ago

The Spawn is on!! Catching a ton of fish on finesse techniques and topwater!!

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John Pate
Powersite, Missouri
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Buffalo spawn is on. Pictures from the past 4 days.

John Pate Powersite, Missouri Reported: 3 weeks ago

Buffalo spawn is on. Pictures from the past 4 days.

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John Pate
Powersite, Missouri
Reported: 1 month ago

Going good. Water temps are warming up into the upper 50's and should into the low 60's by next week. Fish are starting to move up into pre-spawn as well. Shooting Buffalo, Common Carp, and a few Longnose Gar, along with a Grass Carp occasionally. Water clarity has ranged from...

John Pate Powersite, Missouri Reported: 1 month ago

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Bryan Badock
Kimberling City, Missouri
Reported: 1 month ago

Both bass and trout fishing have been productive, bass are making their way close to spawning pockets and are staging on wood and points. Trout are biting good for numbers. Bite depends on the current flow each day and changes daily.

Bryan Badock Kimberling City, Missouri Reported: 1 month ago

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John Pate
Powersite, Missouri
Reported: 1 month ago

Fish are starting to move up into the shallows as the water temperatures are getting warmer with these warmer spring-like days in southwest Missouri. Picture from a recent trip with a client.

John Pate Powersite, Missouri Reported: 1 month ago

Fish are starting to move up into the shallows as the water temperatures are getting warmer with these warmer spring-like days in southwest Missouri. Picture from a recent trip with a client.

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Bryan Badock
Kimberling City, Missouri
Reported: 2 months ago

Fish are coming on Alabama rigs and minnow rigs. Deep points leading into spawning pockets have been the most productive

Bryan Badock Kimberling City, Missouri Reported: 2 months ago

Fish are coming on Alabama rigs and minnow rigs. Deep points leading into spawning pockets have been the most productive

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Bryan Badock
Kimberling City, Missouri
Reported: 2 months ago

Bass fishing has been decent to good most fish are suspended or on shallow cover in 10-25 ft. Been using dimiki rigs and Alabama rigs to target them, the bigger fish are have hard to find but are starting to put on good weight for the spring.

Bryan Badock Kimberling City, Missouri Reported: 2 months ago

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★★★★★
Bobby was awesome!! He was so patient and helpful and it was a beautiful day on the lake!! HIGHLY recommend Bobby! We will probably be going out again this week before we leave to go back home! 5⭐️
Jamie M. | April 20, 2026

Trip: Table Rock Lake Bass Fishing Guide
★★★★★
Ryan was a great guide! Friendly and informative. We had a nice day fishing the White River out of Beaver. I would very much like to do another trip with Ryan next time in the area.
Dave P. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Beaver Tailwater Fly Trips
★★★★★
Bobby went out of his way to help get our trip on the day we needed it with a big group He is very helpful and very accommodating highly recommend Bobby!
Tom H. | March 12, 2026

Trip: Table Rock Lake Bass Fishing Guide
★★★★★
Robbie did an excellent job, very personable and knowledgeable. Several boats were on the River/lake. The two of us actually caught 24 small to medium size trout. Robbie is very experienced and he has a few tricks up his sleeve that allowed us to catch so many fish in the short four hour spam, even with so many fishing boats on the River/Lake.
Randy L. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Lake Taneycomo Trout Fishing
★★★★★
Cody was awesome. He was full of energy, and we had 10 fish in the boat with-in the first hour. We were able to catch some Rainbows on Artificial Bait, Samon Eggs, Worms, and lures. We tried 3 different locations and had success in all three. We had a couple large ones get away and that has pumped us up for our next trip. I would highly recommend taking a trip with Cody and bring a cooler to take your catch home with you.
Salvatore M. | September 22, 2025

Trip: LAKE TANEYCOMO TROUT FISHING
★★★★★
Great outing. Guides were a great team. We will do it again with them
Robin P. | August 24, 2025

Trip: Missouri Bowfishing
★★★★★
Cody did an amazing job! He knows his stuff and has many spots to catch fish. He has a chill personality that would get along with anyone. Cody gave us pointers, answered questions, and we all shared fishing stories. I would highly recommend Cody and plan on chartering with him in the future.
Rick P. | August 13, 2025

Trip: LAKE TANEYCOMO TROUT FISHING
★★★★★
Bryan was great. He was prompted when communicating prior to trip and on day of trip, he took great care of us. He helped if we asked but also taught our kids too. He was kind, experienced and all around great guide.
Jen A. | August 2, 2025

Trip: 4 - 6 Hours -Trout
★★★★★
Bobby was outstanding. He was very engaging and patient with all 3 of us. I would recommend Bobby to anyone no matter what their level of experience. Well worth our trip Branson!
James T. | July 8, 2025

Trip: Table Rock Lake Bass Fishing Guide
★★★★★
Had a awesome time, super good dude
Brent W. | July 6, 2025

Trip: Table Rock Lake /Branson Area Lakes