Bull Shoals Lake
About Bull Shoals Lake
Bull Shoals Lake in southern Missouri is a 45,500 acre Corp of Engineers lake that is divided between Missouri and Arkansas. With about 16,000 acres on the Missouri side, Bull Shoals Lake offers a variety of bottom and shoreline structures which makes it an excellent place to fish. The Missouri side of Bull Shoals Lake is deep and clear with bluff, rock, and gravel shorelines. Though there aren’t as many trees left standing as in other Missouri lakes, Bull Shoals Lake does have its share.
The Bull Shoals Lake area provides numerous recreational activities which include boating, fishing, water skiing, sailing, camping, scuba diving, hunting, horseback riding, and hiking. Primitive and modern camping facilities are available along with numerous lodging facilities near and around the lake, along with shops, golf course, restaurants, and historical interests. For water sports, there are plenty of boat ramps along the lake along with three marinas located at Pontiac, Theodosia, and Kissee Mills. All of the marinas are full service, and provide nearby campgrounds, lodging, fuel, storage, tackle, store, and boat rentals. Many of the lakeside resorts also have boat ramps and marine supplies.
The available fish in Bull Shoals Lake are black bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass, catfish, and striped bass. Many state fishing records have been set at Bull Shoals Lake, including the striped bass, and the still standing largemouth bass at 13lb. 14oz.
Detailed Lake Information:
Type of Lake: Hilland
Average Depth of Lake: 35 feet
Spring Thaw: February
Fall Turnover: October
* Clearwater Lake does freeze over during the Winter months.
Heavy Rains: Affects the entire lake, and takes about 30 days to clear up.
Detailed Lake Characteristics:
This information describes the makeup of the bottom, shoreline, structure, and water color for various parts of Clearwater Lake.
Detailed Fishing Information:
Main Forage: Shad
Average time of year when fish spawn:
Best baits to use during seasons:
