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As the last of the fall colors reflect off Table Rock Lake, Thanksgiving arrives wrapped in golden calm.

For those who know the lake well, this is one of the most rewarding months to fish—when the crowds are gone, the bass are hungry, and the water belongs to you.

The morning starts with that unmistakable chill in the air—the kind that wakes you up and makes every breath feel fresh and clean.

When autumn settles into the Ozarks, the hills around Table Rock Lake glow with fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep rust tones. For locals, it’s a reminder of why fall is the region’s most magical season. For visitors, it’s the perfect excuse to slow down, roll the windows down, and take a drive through nature’s best show.

In the hills, hollows, and lake country of the Ozarks, backyards become vital pit stops. Hummingbirds, in particular, steal the show.

For the first time in event history, the championship will take place amid the pristine beauty of the Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters — a fitting testament to the brand’s roots and reverence for angling tradition.

Water Turtles Table Rock Lake is home to several freshwater turtles that thrive in its sheltered coves, rocky outcrops, and calm...