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Transition from Spring to Summer has started
Don Schnable
June 5, 2014
Bull Shoals - Freshwater Fishing Report
Bull Shoals is fishing well with mid-lake temperatures in the mid-70s, up several degrees from just a week ago. There was a definite slump in action late last week when the weather pattern shifted from 20 mph winds to hot and flat calm. The hot calm days warmed the lake surface several degrees in just a couple days and marked the end of most game fish spawning activities in the mid-lake area. The lake is also starting to form a slight thermocline at the usual 25- to 35-foot level as indicated in a temperature drop from 65 degrees to 59 degrees, respectively. Many species have or are migrating from the back of creek arms to the main creek arms and the main lake. Walleyes are hitting exceptionally well on overcast days and dusk on offerings presented in the 12- to 35-foot level on the main lake bluffs and points. Shad-patterned flies and jigs are the bait of choice. Crappies are doing well over brush piles at 25 to 35 foot depths in creek arms near major creek arms and the main lake, as well as secondary points in creek arms. Largemouth bass are making a showing on the main lake near shoulders of cuts at 12 to 18 feet. Catfish are also biting well on trotlines along the main lake bluffs, as well as stretched across larger main lake cuts that drop to the 25 to 35 foot level
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