In 1964, Lazy Lee’s Resort was opened for business on Table Rock Lake by the Brokaw family of Granite City, IL. This started a tradition of metro-east St. Louis anglers and their families coming to Table Rock for great fishing and other outdoor activities. As the decades rolled on, Lazy Lee’s has seen new ownership but the Granite City connection has remained strong.

     The Steel City Bassmasters was formed in 1989 with a core group of those Granite City/Table Rock anglers who had a desire for friendly fishing competition that included their favorite southwest Missouri lake.

     Two annual Table Rock Tournament events were added to the club’s schedule and quickly became the most anticipated events of the Steel City season.

     Our members appreciate competing twice a year in the Steel City Table Rock Tournaments and to experience the deep, clear water challenge that this fishery provides.  If a guest wishes to fish they must fish with an active member of the bass club.  

     Steel City and the Table Rock tournaments remain as our premier events. Some of our long-time members have now retired and relocated to the Branson area and the Steel City tournaments give us the opportunity to keep in close contact with them.

     The Table Rock tournaments have expanded through the years to include pre-tournament seminars from local professional tournament anglers and guides. These events have become family affairs with multiple generations of anglers bringing their families for a relaxing vacation in Ozark country. Catered meals after the tournament are also provided for the contestants and their families.

Bassmasters Elite Series Angler Brian Snowden shares some information on Table Rock

     Lazy Lee’s Resort provides the ideal location for these invitational events. The wide open setting provides ample parking for our rigs, plenty of dock space, and comfortable accommodations. There is an atmosphere at the resort that promotes getting together as a group to enjoy a good fishing story by the fireside.

     We hope that everyone who joins us to fish the Table Rock Tournaments enjoys a fun, relaxing time.

Our Thanks to Tom and Donna Rauls for their years of support at Lazy Lees Resort on Table Rock Lake

The Steel City Bassmasters would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Tom and Donna Rauls, former owner operators of Lazy Lees Resort on Table Rock Lake near Kimberling City, Missouri. Not only were they the most gracious of hosts, they have become a couple of our biggest supporters.