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Lake Taneycomo is famous for the best trout fishing in the country. The oldest of the Branson Tri-Lakes, Lake Taneycomo is a beautiful Ozark Mountain Region recreation spot located in Taney county. The lake was created in 1913 as the result of the construction of the Powersite Dam on the White River. The lake was Missouri's first hydroelectric impoundment, but it is also used for flood control and recreation. Just above the dam is Empire Park, a popular recreation spot. When Table Rock Dam was completed in 1958, upstream from Lake Taneycomo, the lake was filled with the cold water and became more of a very deep, cold, fast running river than a lake. As a result, it is one of the country’s most diverse fishing lakes, with both warm and cold water fish species. Fly fishing is popular here, but it can be dangerous when water is released from Table Rock Dam. The lake is too cold for swimming, but visitors can rent kayaks, canoes, or fishing boats and explore the lush forested lake banks. There are also lovely hiking trails along the coast.

Taney County, Missouri

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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