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Current Temperature:
90°
Est Water Temperature:
83° (What's This)
Barometric Pressure:
30.12 (High)
Wind Speed:
North at 03 Knots (3 MPH)
Forecast | Trends
90°
Est Water Temperature:
83° (What's This)
Barometric Pressure:
30.12 (High)
Wind Speed:
North at 03 Knots (3 MPH)
Forecast | Trends
Bull Shoals Lake General Information
Welcome to FishingNotes.com Bull Shoals Lake fishing report page. Here you will find all the information you need to make the best decisions for today's fishing. Current weather including air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction are continuously updated throughout the day. Vital fishing information for Bull Shoals Lake, including mean water temperature and moon phase. Help in choosing what time to hit the water with daily sunrise and sunset times plus moon rise and moon set times. We would love to hear how your fishing trip went, feel free to share your days success on the community report page. Good luck and we hope you catch a full bag today!
Bull Shoals Lake enjoys wide recognition as a prime fishery. Holding several Arkansas and Missouri state records, the lake’s reputation is well justified. Opportunities abound for many species, ranging from pan fish to walleye. A fish attractor program to improve habitat and enhance fishing success has resulted in over 450 attractors being placed in Bull Shoals Lake. A map showing their location is available from the Visitor Information Center. The White River, downstream of Bull Shoals Lake Dam, is the premier trout fishery in the central United States and has yielded Arkansas state records for cutthroat and rainbow trout. Floating down the river in an Ozark johnboat and fishing for brown, brook, cutthroat, and rainbow trout is an experience found nowhere else. [Bull Shoals Lake. www.nwk.usace.army.mil, 02/03/2008]
State:
Arkansas
County:
Baxter
Inpoundment Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area (acres):
45000
Lake Management:
Arkansas
County:
Baxter
Inpoundment Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area (acres):
45000
Lake Management:
Latitude:
36.57914380937464
Longitude:
-92.65045166015625
Water Clarity:
Water Temp Factors:
Powerplant
36.57914380937464
Longitude:
-92.65045166015625
Water Clarity:
Water Temp Factors:
Powerplant
Maximum Depth (ft):
Normal Elevation (ft):
0
Boat Access:
Boat Limits:
Normal Elevation (ft):
0
Boat Access:
Boat Limits:
Bull Shoals Lake Largemouth Bass Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Largemouth Bass Rating:
4/5
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Bull Shoals Lake Largemouth Bass Tips:
Largemouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
Largemouth bass fishing is going to be pretty slow at 83 degree water temperature. Bass will start moving much slower and feeding less aggressively until the water temperature starts to get back down to comfortable levels. When the water temperature is up this high, it's time to get out fishing early and late in the day when the sun is not on the water. When you can get out for the entire day, it's a great time to fish some deeper water. Many large bass are taken this time of year since bass fishermen typically gets out deeper and fish slower with larger baits. Like any other time of year, the slower you fish with bigger baits on the deep drops and river channels, the better chance you have at a lunker. This is a great time to catch a trophy. Good luck out there today!
Bull Shoals Lake Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Smallmouth Bass Rating:
4.2/5
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Bull Shoals Lake Smallmouth Bass Tips:
Smallmouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
Smallmouth bass fishing is going to be pretty slow at this water temperature. Bass will typically start moving much slower and feeding less aggressive until the water temperature starts to get back down to comfortable levels. When the water temperature is up this high, get out fishing early and late and cast in the shallows. When the sun is up it will be time to get out into deeper water, try fishing some drop offs and deep channel bends.
Bull Shoals Lake Crappie Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Crappie Fishing Rating:
4.5/5
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Bull Shoals Lake Crappie Tips:
- over by thedosia the crappie are spawning late and are feeding more agressivly than usually out by docks and other cover because of hot weather
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Crappie Tips for Current Conditions:
Your lake crappie will be much more lethargic in the water temperature. They will be in deeper and cooler water. Crappie will be feeding; however they will not be feeding aggressively unless the other fishing factors are at prime levels. Find some moving water that is clear and you should find some more aggressive fishing.
Bull Shoals Lake Walleye Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Walleye Fishing Rating:
4.2/5
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Bull Shoals Lake Walleye Tips:
Walleye Tips for Current Conditions:
With the water temperatures up this high, the walleye will really be moving slow and feeding even slower. It will be extremely difficult to stay on fish and catch good numbers. There will be good days that you can find a good pattern and fill the live well up. The good days of walleye fishing will be fewer and farther between until the water temperature gets back down. Good luck.
Bull Shoals Lake Catfish Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Catfish Fishing Rating:
5/5
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Bull Shoals Lake Catfish Tips:
Catfish Tips for Current Conditions:
Unlike most North American fish species, blue catfish, flathead and channel catfish are comfortable when the water temperature is this high. They will be feeding and moving in typical patterns. You will start having a little better luck if you can get to some moving water that is adding a little more oxygen for the baitfish and the catfish will be there also.
Bull Shoals Lake Spotted Bass Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Spotted Bass Fishing Rating:
4.7/5
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Spotted Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
Bull Shoals Lake White Bass Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake White Bass Fishing Rating:
3.4/5
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Bull Shoals Lake White Bass Tips:
White Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
Bull Shoals Lake Striped Bass Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Striped Bass Fishing Rating:
3.7/5
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Striped Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
Bull Shoals Lake Trout Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake Trout Fishing Rating:
3/5
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Bull Shoals Lake Fishing Reports
June 13th, 2010
Report By:
Guest
Guest
Fishing Rating: 2 Water Temperature: 80
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
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
April 19th, 2010
Report By:
Guest
Guest
Fishing Rating: 5 Water Temperature: 60
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.
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.
April 11th, 2010
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Guest
Guest
Fishing Rating: 1 Water Temperature: 54
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.
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.
March 6th, 2010
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Fishing Rating: 1 Water Temperature: 39
Water temp is 39, just as estimated. 3-5-10
Water temp is 39, just as estimated. 3-5-10
Bull Shoals Lake Solar and Lunar Conditions
Current Lunar Fishing Tip:
The affects of the moon on freshwater fish and game are at a minimum right now. There will be a new moon coming up here in a few days. The fisherman should never use this as an excuse to not get on the water. The affects of the moon can only enhance the outcome of a day's fishing not decrease potential catch for today. On days without the new or full moon, all other factors including weather, barometric pressure, wind and cloud cover will make up today's equation for success.
The affects of the moon on freshwater fish and game are at a minimum right now. There will be a new moon coming up here in a few days. The fisherman should never use this as an excuse to not get on the water. The affects of the moon can only enhance the outcome of a day's fishing not decrease potential catch for today. On days without the new or full moon, all other factors including weather, barometric pressure, wind and cloud cover will make up today's equation for success.
Sunrise:
06:19 CST
Moon Rise:
21:16:00 CST
Moon Phase:
Waning Gibbous
91% Illuminated
26 Days to Full
06:19 CST
Moon Rise:
21:16:00 CST
Moon Phase:
Waning Gibbous
91% Illuminated
26 Days to Full
Sunset:
20:16 CST
Moon Set:
08:54:00 CST
Peak Lunar Fishing Times:
01:53 - 03:53 CST
14:05 - 16:05 CST
20:16 CST
Moon Set:
08:54:00 CST
Peak Lunar Fishing Times:
01:53 - 03:53 CST
14:05 - 16:05 CST
Bull Shoals Lake Links
Camping Info
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/camping.asp?id=8
Army Corps. Lake P
http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/bullshoals/index.html
Lake Map
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/images/pdfs/lake/arsp_bullshoals-whiteriver_map.pdf
Guide Service
http://www.ozarksfishin.com/
State Park
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/park.asp?id=8
State Park PDF
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/images/pdfs/lake/arsp_bullshoals-whiteriver_map.pdf
State Department of Wildlife and Parks
http://www.agfc.state.ar.us/fishing_ol.h...
State Parks
www.arkansasstateparks.com
license
https://www.ark.org/agfc/license/index.p...
State Fishing Records
http://www.agfc.com/fishing/fishrecords_...
State Fishing Information
http://www.agfc.com/pdf/2006fishregs.pdf...
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/camping.asp?id=8
Army Corps. Lake P
http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/bullshoals/index.html
Lake Map
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/images/pdfs/lake/arsp_bullshoals-whiteriver_map.pdf
Guide Service
http://www.ozarksfishin.com/
State Park
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/park.asp?id=8
State Park PDF
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/images/pdfs/lake/arsp_bullshoals-whiteriver_map.pdf
State Department of Wildlife and Parks
http://www.agfc.state.ar.us/fishing_ol.h...
State Parks
www.arkansasstateparks.com
license
https://www.ark.org/agfc/license/index.p...
State Fishing Records
http://www.agfc.com/fishing/fishrecords_...
State Fishing Information
http://www.agfc.com/pdf/2006fishregs.pdf...