Bull Shoals Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bull Shoals Lake today
Arkansas · 59.1 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 61°F water, level falling, 2 ft below normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moonset · wind 0 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 12:45 pm – 3:00 pmmoon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.2 ft in 7 days. 2.2 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:05 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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