Did some searching around the forum and couldn’t seem to find a whole lot of recommendations for guides on Table Rock lake.

 

I am trying to plan a trip near the middle/end of March and would like some recommendations for guides on Table Rock.

 

So far here is the list I have been able to gather:

 

Pete Wenners

Eric Olliverson 

Bill Babler

 

Additionally, I know that Eric Prey puts out a weekly Table Rock fishing report and runs a guide service.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions? Or does anyone have experience with any guides on Table Rock?

 

Finally, while browsing a few of the guide websites I’ve seen that some of them offer a mapping service (usually $100-150), does anyone have any experience with something like this? With Navionics and having some knowledge of what to look for (gravel runoffs, rock transitions, ledges, etc...), I am not sure what utility such a mapping service would have.

 

I consider myself a novice angler with a lot to learn. My goal of using a guide service would be to gain confidence in fishing Table Rock.

 

Thanks for your help!

I'd go with Wenners or Babler if it were me. Those 2 know that lake as good as anyone around and are nice guys and really good at teaching folks on top of it. 

I've either fished with, or met all of the guys on your list. All of them are great sticks and will teach you something and you'll have a great  time. Cant go wrong with any of them.

As far as the map marking, the way fish move around on Table Rock I don't think I'd spend the money.

What part of the lake are you wanting to fish ?

I'm not necessarily restricted to any part of the lake.

 

Ideally I'd like to fish the area of the lake that a guide would think would consistently produce the best 5 fish bag. I'm not necessarily wanting to learn Table Rock for tournament fishing, but I'd personally have more fun consistently catching 5 or more 2+ lb fish than catching boat loads of shorts and dinks.

 

Historically we have always fished the Big Creek/Big Bay area because its one of the closest access ramps. However, adding a 20-40 minute drive to catch better fish is not out of the question.