Branson Lakes

The Branson area is home to 3 scenic, unspoiled lakes, Table Rock, Taneycomo and Bull Shoals. The lakes offer a variety of water activities including: boating, jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, wake boarding, swimming, fishing and more. When browsing our Branson lodging you may want to look for a lakeside Branson cabin.

Table Rock Lake

Created with the completion of Table Rock Dam in 1958, Table Rock Lake offers 52,000 acres of exciting water fun. Visitors can also hop aboard the Showboat Branson Belle (an 1890s paddle wheeler) and enjoy a scenic cruise with elegant dining and live entertainment. A renowned bass fishing lake, Table Rock Lake is a great spot for largemouth & smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish.

Lake Taneycomo

Formerly the White River, the 2,000+ acre Lake Taneycomo was created when the "Power Site" Dam near Forsyth, MO was completed in 1913. In 1958 when Table Rock Dam was completed Lake Taneycomo changed from a warm warm to a cold water lake that is a perfect habitat for trout. In 1957 the Missouri Department of Conservation created the Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery approximately 6 miles south of Branson. The hatchery produces an average 1,125,000 catchable trout each year. In addition to great trout fishing, Lake Taneycomo offers a myriad of other water activities including swimming and boating. Several scenic cruises depart from the Branson waterfront.

Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals Dam was completed in 1951 creating the 45,000 acre Bull Shoals Lake. A beautiful pristine body of water, Bull Shoals Lake flows from Forsyth into Arkansas and has a rugged mostly undeveloped shoreline with several marinas and public landings. The lake offers a wide variety of recreational water activities including swimming, boating and fishing.