Lake Taneycomo

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About Lake Taneycomo

Lake Taneycomo is a man-made lake or reservoir on the White River in the Ozark Mountains of Taney County, Missouri. The reservoir is named for the county in which it is located: Taney County, MO.

Lake Taneycomo originated when the White River was confined by the completion of the Powersite Dam, near Forsyth, Missouri. The Powersite Dam is privately owned by The Empire District Electric Company. From 1913 until 1958 it was a warm water lake. In the 1930s, tourists began to be drawn to the lake and its nearby communities, Branson and Rockaway Beach.

The Lake

Lake Taneycomo has the characteristics of both a river and a lake. The shallow colder water, located near the Table Rock Dam, averages 48 degrees F, resembles a river and permits wading and bank fishing for trout. The average temperature of the water gets warmer and the depth of the lake deepens to more than 50 feet near the Powersite Dam in Forsyth. When Table Rock Dam is generating power its current is very strong throughout its whole length, its water temperature drops, and for all practical purposes it becomes a very deep, cold, fast running river. Exactly how deep, cold, and fast depends on how many generators are being used to generate electricity at Table Rock Dam.

Recreation

Lake Taneycomo offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, and water skiing. People accessing Lake Taneycomo are able to visit area restaurants, accommodations, shopping, and shows in the Branson area.

Lake Level, Moon Phase and Weather
Last updated: Unknown		Data Provided by WeatherBug.
Lake Level 700.85	CURRENT MOON moon phase	Today High: -- Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Light wind.	Sunday High: 84 Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Fishing Report

Normal Pool Elevation Range 698-704

Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report 09/01/2010

Provided by Branson Guided Fishing Trips

Lake Taneycomo: 50 degrees, normal, clear; upper lake: rainbow trout good on jigs, Rooster Tails, flies and crankbaits; lower lake: rainbow trout good on Power Baits, nightcrawlers and corn.