SHELL KNOB FISHING REPORT

END OF JUNE

Temperatures have been rising and most areas of the lake are over 80 degrees.  Lake level has dropped to 917.5, but that could be going back up after some substantial rains.  June has proven to be a record year for rainfall in the Ozarks. 

The water remains quite clear on Table Rock.  Catfishing is very good on trot lines baited with small bluegill or cut shad.  According to Tom Koob, Shell Knob's author and fishing expert, use liver , worms or cut shad for rod and reel.  A two hook rig is helpful with keeping these baits on the hook.

Bass are just fair, despite good looking shoreline cover.  The fish are scattered.  There can be a fair top-water bite early and late around isolated cover.