Table Rock Lake

Table Rock Lake

Size
41,987ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
No
Species in Table Rock Lake
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
White bass
White bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

Overview

Nearly 85% of the bass are largemouth. Trophies from 6-to 9-pounds are taken annually. Following crappie in popularity are catfish, walleye and white bass. Crappie are the number two species, with white crappie dominating the population. 43,100 acres

Table Rock Lake Map

Features

Table Rock Lake is one of the nation's premier fisheries with largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass gaining significant attention from anglers. Fishermen are reminded to check with local authorities for regulations. There is no reciprocal agreement between Missouri and Arkansas. Anglers must possess a fishing license for the state in which they are fishing. The shoreline is posted where the lake crosses state boundaries. Boaters should know the meaning of various buoys and flags. Hazard buoys are placed near shallow underwater shoals. No-wake buoys are used near marinas and highly developed shorelines. No-boat buoys are present near swimming areas. No-powerboat buoys are located within Piney Creek to mark the boundary of the Piney Creek ilderness Area.Boaters are also reminded that winds in excess of 25 mph can cause the main lake to become very dangerous.

Forage

Threadfin shad are the most important forage because of their small size. Gizzard shad are more abundant but grow to more than 6 inches in length by the end of their first year, becoming too large for a prey species. Other important forage species includes brook silversides, small bluegill and green sunfish. Young-of-the-year of all species are important. Abundant crayfish are important to bass species, catfish and, at times, white bass.

Seasonal Movements

During March and April, white bass move into areas of current in the upper ends of the running rivers and creeks to spawn. Long Creek, James River and Kings River are major spawning areas.
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Fish Species

Channel catfish
fish
18-19 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2015
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2015
May
Crappie
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Apr
2024
May
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized crappie based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202314
202215
202114
202015
201914
Flathead catfish
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Apr
2024
May
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized flathead-catfish based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202444
Largemouth bass
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Apr
2024
May
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202421
202221
202120
201921
201820
Rainbow trout
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2023
Mar
2024
Apr
Rock bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2015
Apr
2016
Apr
2017
Apr
Smallmouth bass
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Apr
2024
May
Spotted bass
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Apr
2024
May
Walleye
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Apr
2024
May
White bass
fish
13-18 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2022
Apr
2024
Mar
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized white-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202417
201618