Bull Shoals Tailwater fishing
Bull Shoals Tailwater
What's biting at Bull Shoals Tailwater
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bull Shoals Tailwater -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Norfork | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Harriet | 347 cfs | → |
| Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh | 316 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near St. Joe | 260 cfs | → |
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 475 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Silver Hill | 15 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Bull Shoals State Park
- Dam Site - Bull Shoals Lake
- Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake
- Point Return City Park
- Oakland - Bull Shoals Lake
- Ozark Isle - Bull Shoals Lake
Parks
- Bull Shoals-White River State Park
- Jones Point Wildlife Management Area
- Slippery Hollow Natural Area Wildlife Management Area
- State Conservation Area Kelly's Slab
Reservoirs
- Bull Shoals Dam
- Ozark Acres Lake Dam
- Gardner Lake Dam
- Higginbottom Lake Dam
- Merrell Lake Dam
- Norfork Dam
Boat launches
- Bull Shoals Dam Boulevard Bull Shoals
- Valley Airport Drive 380, Cotter
- Big Spring Parkway Cotter
- State Highway Hh Ozark County
- Shipps Ferry Road Baxter County
- Riverview Trail 1198, Norfork
Points of interest
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bull Shoals Tailwater as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bull Shoals Tailwater
What fish species are found at Bull Shoals Tailwater?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Bull Shoals Tailwater -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Bull Shoals Tailwater.
How do I get to Bull Shoals Tailwater?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Bull Shoals Tailwater.