"Main lake water temp is at about 60. The main points have slowed down as the fish move into spawning areas. Shallow sandy flats on the north side are full of Kentucky and Smallmouth Bass. Slow is still the key. Yellow and white Clousers(flyfishing)are still taking fish on fast sinking tips with a slow strip. Position the boat in about 12 feet of water and cast to within 4 feet of the brush keeping the bait just off bottom. The next 10 days should be killer on Bull Shoals as the weather will be a bit cooler and the lake is stable in elevation. With all the fly fisherman on the White river I'm surprised that I never seen a single person flyfish the lake. A 6 to 9 weight rod with a level 6 foot 12 lb test florocarbon leader is all that's needed. Attach that to a sink tip line (5"" to 8"" inch per second) attach a light weighted clouser and you're good to go."

"Water temp is less than predicted at 54 but is starting to climb and with the sunny days forcasted should rise sharply the upcoming week. White Bass on the north creek arms are finished spawning but the main lake spawners are still with eggs. Large mouths, small mouths, spotted bass and walleye are on the MAIN LAKE POINTS with some smaller fish on the secondary points. I have been catching limits with the fly rod with fast sinking tips throwing yellow and white clousers. The trick is a slow presentation. The crappies are moving into shallow water getting ready to spawn but not in full swing yet."

On the White River. Bait fishing Sculpin, Nightcrawlers, or Shad has been producing some sizable Rainbows. Powerbait and Powerbait Trout worms in yellow, bubblegum,or orange has been doing well to catch numbers. If the generators come on, take advantage of the rise it creates a very good bite for the Rouges, Spoons, Roster Tails, and other artificial baits. Trophy Browns are being caught at night when the generators are shut down. Come see me for details on this method. Mar Mar Resort and Tackle Shop LLC Big Phil's Guide Service Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas 870-445-4444 or 800-287-4204 cell 870-405-7671 or E-mail marmarresort@wholedamarea.com

Bait fishing Sculpin, Nightcrawlers, or Shad has been producing some sizable Rainbows. Powerbait and Powerbait Trout worms in yellow, bubblegum,or orange has been doing well to catch numbers. If the generators come on, take advantage of the rise it creates a very good bite for the Rouges, Spoons, Roster Tails, and other artificial baits. Trophy Browns are being caught at night when the generators are shut down. Call for more info on this. Mar Mar Resort and Tackle Shop LLC Big Phil's Guide Service Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas 870-445-4444 or 800-287-4204 or E-mail marmarresort@wholedamarea.com

The water in mountain creek cove is very warm and bass seem non existant even at 5:30 am keep coming back empty handed. Gar and drum thrive throughout day and night jumping out of the water at all times of the day. Maybe their is better luck elsewhere

"Water temp is 39, just as estimated. 3-5-10"