Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals Lake, a 45,000-acre body of water that stretches from northern Arkansas to southern Missouri, is located deep within the Ozark Mountains. Bull Shoals Dam was built in the Upper White River Basin in 1951 to help with flood control, produce hydroelectric power, and provide water for the Marion County Regional Water District. As a result, the lake was formed.

Bull Shoals Lake is surrounded by wooded borders and is a component of a recreation and water sports paradise with over 20 built parks. The region has boat docks, pavilions, and a number of campgrounds that can hold anything from pop-up tents to luxurious RVs. Around the lake, sandbars are a common location for camping.

For anglers and families seeking a peaceful mountain escape, the lake's rocky shoreline and clear, fish-filled water make it a paradise. Anglers have a chance of catching trout, large mouth bass, catfish, small mouth bass, and black and white crappie. All year long, fishing is possible because the lake never freezes. Fishing with a spear is also common. Scuba divers are drawn to the lake because of its superb visibility. Only from May to September is a decent time to go swimming, and the water is quite chilly.

Location: southern Missouri