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Bull Shoals Lake
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Bull Shoals Dam was completed in July of 1951 and is located approximately
7 miles north of Cotter, Arkansas at White River Mile 418.6. It
has a maximum height above the river bed of 256 feet, is 2,256
feet in length, has 17 Spillway Crest Gates, and is the fifth
largest concrete dam in the United States. Bull Shoals Lake has
a surface area of approximately 45,440 surface acres, 740 miles
of shoreline, and a lake elevation above "mean sea level"
of 654 feet at the top of the Conservation Pool and 71,240 surface
acres, 1,050 miles of shoreline, and a lake elevation above "mean
sea level" of 695 feet at the top of the Flood Control Pool.
On the average the lake will be at or below the figures used for
the Conservation Pool because that is what is used as the guide
level for the generation of hydroelectric power. Both the Dam
and Lake are controlled by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and
general information can be obtained through the Resident Engineer,
Mountain Home Resident Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mountain
Home Arkansas, 72653. The telephone number is 501-425-2700.
Bull Shoals Lake offers a variety of recreational activities including
hiking, sightseeing, hunting, skin diving, fishing, and water
sports such as swimming, boating, water skiing etc. People accessing
Bull Shoals Lake from the Branson area will have the best of all
worlds, access to all that Bull Shoals Lake has to offer plus
the Activities Food, Lodging, and Shopping and Shows that are
available within the Branson Tri-Lakes Area.
Caution: In addition to the applicable Federal Laws and Regulations
that could apply it must be noted that the shoreline of Bull Shoals
Lake has hundreds of miles within the jurisdiction of two different
States, Arkansas and Missouri. The boating, safety, hunting and
fishing regulations, as well as the Legal System of the State
you are in applies. There is a big chance for embarrassment if
caught fishing in Arkansas with only a Missouri Fishing License
or hunting in Missouri with only an Arkansas Hunting License.
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Access- Convenient access to Bull Shoals Lake is provided within
20 minutes of down town Branson.
Highway K Access- From Branson Follow State Highway 76 East until
it intersects with Highway K about a mile east of Kirbyville.
Turn right on Highway K and go about 3.7 miles. Specific information
about Boating Camping, Fishing, Food, and Lodging and other activities
and services available on Bull Shoals Lake can be obtained by
clicking any of the underlined topics.
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Resident Engineer, Bull Shoals Lake: 501-425-2700
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Resident Engineer, Bull Shoals Lake: (501) 425-2700
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Bull Shoals Lake offers some of the finest and most varied fresh
water fishing anywhere. On average it is a warm water lake offering
the standard varieties of warm water fishing such as Large Mouth
Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Stripers, Crappie, Channel Cat,
Bream, other panfish, and Walleye. On the upper end of the Lake,
near the portion of her headwaters consisting of the tailwaters
of Lake Taneycomo, there is enough temperature variation to offer
Trout fishing for both Rainbow and Brown Trout. It should also
be pointed out that the tailwaters of the Bull Shoals Dam feed
the White River and its world class Brown Trout fishery. Excellent
Rainbow and Brown Trout fishing is also provided in Lake Taneycomo
located above the Power Site Dam near Forsyth, Missouri.
The Lake provides excellent fishing all year long, seldom freezes,
and has no closed season. In the Spring of the year the upper
end of the Lake is renowned for its fabulous White Bass and Walleyes
fishing. Obviously the best Large Mouth fishing will be in the
Spring and Fall of the year but excellent Large Mouth and Spotted
Bass fishing is available all year providing the angler is willing
to modify their tactics to fit the changing conditions. Night
fishing for Stripers, Walleyes, and Trout is very popular and
efficient with the Lake fast developing a reputation for excellent
night time Striper Fishing.
Warning: It should be remembered that the shoreline of Bull Shoals
Lake has hundreds of miles within the jurisdiction of two different
States, Arkansas and Missouri. The boating and fishing regulations
of the State you are in applies. Know which state you are in and
be licensed and in compliance with its fishing and boating regulations.
There is a big chance for embarrassment if caught fishing in Arkansas
with only a Missouri Fishing License or being caught in Missouri
with only an Arkansas Fishing License.
The sources listed below should be able to provide up to date
information on the current fishing conditions, applicable regulations,
and other information necessary to have an enjoyable fishing trip
Bull Shoals Lake.
Sources of Fishing Services and Information on Bull Shoals Lake:
Bull Shoals Fishing Reports
Resident Engineer, Bull Shoals Lake: (501) 425-2700
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Blue Haven Resort (417) 334-3917
Briarwood Resort (417) 334-3929
Cloud Nine Resort (800)209-7154
Lakeshore Resort (800) 583-6101
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