Springfield, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops‑sponsored angler Mike Webb, who also runs Webb’s Guide Service, offers his weekly fishing outlook for the region. His observations focus on the lakes most popular with local anglers and provide specific bait and technique recommendations.
Bull Shoals Lake
Webb says the current highlight at Bull Shoals is walleye. The fish are holding on long gravel points in 20‑ to 25‑foot water and are most willing to bite live bait. Bass anglers have had early success with topwater lures, then shift to green pumpkin tube jigs offshore later in the day. Look for increased schooling activity on points and humps as fish feed up for the fall season.
Table Rock Lake
Fishing at Table Rock has been tougher both shallow and deep. Webb recommends a brief topwater bite early in the morning, generally from sunrise to about 8 a.m., using Whopper Ploppers or similar baits. Larger schools of bass are beginning to move deeper. Drop shots and football‑style jigs fished off the bank in about 25 feet of water have been producing decent catches.
Stockton Lake
At Stockton, bass and walleye are split between shallow and deep water. Early‑morning topwater baits work well, followed by soft plastics, drop shots, and football jigs fished offshore later in the day. Focus on long points in 20‑ to 25‑foot water and humps where schooling bass tend to congregate.
Lake of the Ozarks
The crappie bite has been excellent this week. Webb notes that crappie are coming in 5‑ to 15‑foot water around brush and submerged trees off the main lake. Bass fishing remains consistent, with early‑morning topwater action giving way to a 25‑foot bite on drop shots and jigs for the remainder of the day.
Gear suggestions
Webb highlights the Bass Pro Shops Jewel ¾‑oz football jig in green pumpkin/candy color, paired with the XPS Crawdigy bug in the same hue, as an effective combination for the lakes mentioned. He also recommends the Carbonlite spinning rod and reel for a balanced presentation.
Local relevance
These tips are especially useful for Springfield anglers looking to make the most of the upcoming weekend on the water. Whether you are targeting walleye, bass, or crappie, Webb’s guidance helps focus effort on the most productive spots and baits.
For more detailed information, visit the Bass Pro Shops website or contact Webb’s Guide Service directly.
Original reporting: KY3 Springfield (local) — read the source article.
