Bull Shoals Fishing Reports

The entire river will be open soon...Watch for anouncement - Big Phil's Guide Service White River Fishing Report 01-01-13 to 01/07/13 Until January 31, Remember that the regulations on the catch and release area change. Fishing conditions have been perfect for all anglers. Several guide trips this week more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Low water-winter patterns are best - SCHNABLE...Lake NORFORK The lake level is 541.1 and the water temp is hanging around 50. Look for stripers around the mid lake area (30-40ft) deep and look for some in the creeks. Find the baitfish and they will be close by. more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Fall Patterns are changing to Winter patterns - Bull Shoals Lake As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 646.69 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 654 msl). WARNING!!! While out on t more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Spring has sprung - Subject: Schnable...Greers Ferry & tailwaters report Little Red River Lindsey's Resort (501-302-3139) said the water is crystal clear and at normal level for this time of year. No generators are currently running. Trout are biting exc more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Winter patterns are starting to form - Subject: Schnable...Bull Shoals fishing report...West End Lake Level 647.1 (7 ft below normal) Water Temp 58 to 60 degrees Water is Clear to Stained Black Bass – Fair on jigs, spinner baits and drop shot rigs. The big bl more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Bass are moving into theshore line - The water temp is dropping off quickly. The Bass are in a transition stage and should start moving toward the banks in a few weeks. The hot fish right now is big Walleye feeding in the shallow waters of the sand flats. There is an incredibl more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Water temps cooling off--Catching getting HOT - Water Level 649.50 Water Temp 80 to 85 degrees Water is Clear to Stained Black Bass – Good on Jigs, 10′ plastic worms, deep diving crank baits and top water baits. Early morning and evening bite has been very good on top water baits s more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

The thermocline is the KEY - The thermocline is in the 28 to 35 foot range. Largemouth Bass - They seem to be staying shallower then the other bass. At least that is where people are catching them. - top water is working the first hour of sunlight and last hour of su more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Big BROWNS at night - The White River has had excellent fishing conditions. The lake has been staying just below normal winter pool level and the generator flow has been varying most days. Having a guide is key to catching those memories for a lifetime. When the generator more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals

Cool weather& cool water has turned the fish on! - Subject: SCHNABLE...Greers Ferry Lake & Tailwaters Little Red River Lindsey's Resort (501-302-3139) said the river is clear and normal. Trout fishing has been excellent. Successful anglers are using wax worms, marshmallows a more...
Don Schnable - Bull Shoals