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Table Rock Lake fishing forecast today

Current conditions plus a 7-day fishing outlook for Table Rock Lake, including Fishing Score, wind, pressure, clouds, rain chance and moon phase.

8.8/10
Excellent
Current Fishing Score

Weather-based index from the inputs available right now. It is a conditions summary, not a catch prediction.

100% weather data coverageFull inputs
Air temperature
66°F
Wind
5 mph N
Pressure
30.23 inHg
Nearby NWS observation
Cloud cover
15%
Rain chance
0%
Moon
Last Quarter
Gusts
13 mph
Humidity
81%
Weather data updated: Oct 4, 2026, 8:20 AM CDT
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Table Rock Lake 7-day fishing forecast

Compare full-day forecast Fishing Scores with wind, rain risk, pressure and temperatures for the next seven days. These daily scores are separate from the live Current Fishing Score above.

Forecast data coverageDaily weather-score coverage ranges from 30% to 72%. Cards marked Partial are missing one or more weighted inputs.
Best available weather score · partialSaturday, Oct 10 · 8.1/10
Today · full-day
Sunday, Oct 4
7.7/10
Partial
Sunny
82°54°
Wind6 mph NRain2%Clouds25%Moon42%
Mon
Monday, Oct 5
5.6/10
Partial
Sunny
80°52°
Wind2 mph NEClouds2%Moon32%
Tue
Tuesday, Oct 6
—/10
Limited data
Sunny
82°54°
Clouds1%Moon22%
Wed
Wednesday, Oct 7
5.8/10
Partial
Sunny
87°56°
Wind1 mph NNWClouds2%Moon14%
Thu
Thursday, Oct 8
5.9/10
Partial
Sunny
86°57°
Wind1 mph ESEClouds1%Moon8%
Fri
Friday, Oct 9
6.8/10
Partial
Sunny
87°60°
Wind2 mph ESERain1%Clouds12%Moon3%
Sat
Saturday, Oct 10
8.1/10
Partial
Sunny
87°62°
Wind4 mph ERain5%Clouds26%Moon0%

The large Current Fishing Score above uses current conditions and, on eligible river pages, can include a conservative USGS streamflow penalty. The seven daily cards remain weather-only because this site does not predict future river flow. Cards marked “Partial” use less than 90% of the weighted weather inputs.

Table Rock Lake fishing conditions overview

The current weather inputs produce an excellent weather-based Fishing Score. Moderate wind should add useful surface movement.

Estimated activity windows: 6:27 AM–8:42 AM and 5:24 PM–7:39 PM local time. These are dawn/dusk windows, not guaranteed bite times.

Best fishing time today: estimated windows

The first estimated window runs from 6:27 AM–8:42 AM, around sunrise at 7:12 AM. The second runs from 5:24 PM–7:39 PM, around sunset at 6:54 PM. Lower light can change visibility and fish positioning, but actual feeding periods vary by species, season and water conditions.

Table Rock Lake fishing: structure, seasons and local conditions

Clear Ozark reservoir with rocky points, timber and deep channels. That physical setting is the starting point for reading today's forecast, because channel edges and depth transitions, together with standing timber, brush and submerged wood can react differently to wind, light and changing water conditions. Table Rock Lake includes pronounced depth changes. Deep holes or basins and shallow margins can respond differently to sun, wind and short weather shifts, so surface conditions should not be treated as a direct reading of the entire water column.

Seasonal change at Table Rock Lake is best treated as a sequence of warming, peak-summer and cooling periods. Each transition can change depth use, current preference and the value of shoreline cover. The seven-day forecast helps identify short weather shifts inside that cycle, but water temperature, flow or level should be checked whenever a reliable local observation is available. A lake-wide score is most useful as a filter for weather. The next decision is which of channel edges and depth transitions; standing timber, brush and submerged wood; and rocky banks, ledges and hard breaks best matches the current season, light and wind direction.

Common targets at Table Rock Lake include Spotted bass, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass. They do not use depth, current and cover in exactly the same way, so the Fishing Score remains a conditions index rather than a species-specific bite prediction. There is no guarantee of a verified water sensor at the forecast point, so local temperature, clarity, level or current observations still matter.

What to watch in today's conditions

Wind

Current wind is about 5 mph from N, with gusts near 13 mph. Wind can improve surface movement on exposed banks while leaving coves and lee shorelines much calmer.

Barometric pressure

Barometric pressure is about 30.23 inHg. Pressure is one part of the Fishing Score and is read together with wind, cloud cover and precipitation.

Moon phase and light

The moon is currently in the Last Quarter phase with approximately 44% illumination. Lunar illumination has a smaller weight than the main weather factors.

Target species

Spotted bassSmallmouth bassLargemouth bass

Always verify current state fishing regulations, seasons, bag limits, licensing requirements and location-specific closures before fishing.

How this forecast is calculated

The Fishing Score starts with National Weather Service weather data: pressure 28%, wind 24%, cloud cover 18%, precipitation probability 18% and lunar illumination 12%. Missing weather factors are never treated as zero; partial weather results are pulled toward a neutral 5/10 according to the missing weight. On eligible river pages, a separate conservative USGS flow check can only reduce the current score when streamflow is unusually far from the long-term seasonal median or changing rapidly. It never increases the score.

Quick answers

Table Rock Lake fishing forecast FAQ

What is the Fishing Score for Table Rock Lake today?

The current Fishing Score is 8.8 out of 10 with 100% weighted data coverage. The weather inputs used by the score are currently complete.

What is the best fishing time at Table Rock Lake today?

The page highlights estimated low-light windows of 6:27 AM–8:42 AM and 5:24 PM–7:39 PM local time, centered around sunrise and sunset. They are planning windows, not guaranteed bite times.

What fish are commonly targeted at Table Rock Lake?

Common target species listed for Table Rock Lake include Spotted bass, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass. Seasons, legal limits and local closures can change, so always verify current regulations before fishing.

What weather factors are used for Table Rock Lake?

The Fishing Score uses barometric pressure and trend, wind, cloud cover, precipitation probability and moon illumination. Missing inputs are excluded rather than treated as zero.