Quick Facts

• Location: Hollister, Missouri 65672
• Pier Type: Resort day-use dock
• Water Type: Table Rock Lake
• Access: Resort access policies apply
• Fishing License: Missouri fishing permit required unless exempt
• Best For: Bass, crappie and recreational lake fishing
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall
• Common Species Nearby: Largemouth bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and bluegill
• Tackle Style: Light to medium freshwater tackle
• Night Fishing: Subject to current resort rules
• Amenities: Resort and lake recreation facilities

Overview

The Day Use Dock at Paradise Point Resort near Hollister provides access to the clear waters of Table Rock Lake, one of southwestern Missouri’s premier fishing reservoirs. The lake is particularly famous for bass fishing, with largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass among the major targets.

Fishing from a dock can also provide opportunities for crappie and panfish, particularly when fish gather around shade, pilings, and other submerged structure.

Fishing Tips

Fish around dock edges and deeper structure with small jigs or soft plastics. Bass anglers can cast farther from the dock and work rocky areas, points, and depth transitions when accessible.

Table Rock Lake is known for relatively clear water, so lighter line and natural-looking presentations can be useful when fish are cautious.

Bottom Line

A convenient Table Rock Lake dock for Paradise Point visitors who want to add bass, crappie, or panfish fishing to their stay.