Tuesday, January 31st
For daily water conditions and lake levels, call the Bull Shoals Powerhouse at (870)431-5311.
The Catch and Release area is now OPEN!!!
Recent Water Releases Every day we're seeing a different water level when the dock opens up. Recordings have been as follows in the morning:
Monday, January 23rd - 6 units
Tuesday, January 24th - 2 units at 1:00 a.m. then 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 25th - 3 unit
Thursday, January 26th - 6 units
Friday, January 27th - 8 units
Saturday, January 28th - 5 units around the clock
Sunday, January 29th - 5 untis around the clock
Monday, January 30th - 8 units at 7:30 a.m
Tuesday, January 31st - 4 around the clock Trophy Browns and Chunky Rainbow The water was going up and down all week and through the weekend. When the water was flowing, the bite was really nice using 1/8th oz white Zig Jigs or PJ's jigs. Even on falling water the jigs seemed to work. Also worms and spoons were catching trout left and right while the water was down and yellow or white powerbait were doing well.
Fishing pressure on the White River has subsided recently, most likely due to the holidays, and school schedules. Given the lower fishing pressure, the rainbow trout are biting very well.
It's spawn season for the Brown Trout, and that means that the trophy season is just around the corner. As fishermen we want our future "Trophys" to have the best opportunity for the trout eggs to hatch. We encourage not fishing over the beds so that the trout aren't enticed to leave their eggs. No fear, there is still going to be some big trout cruising.
Starting February 1st the Catch and Release area below the dam will be open for fishing. Fly Fishermen Many of the Fly Fishermen have been catching most of their trout using elk hair caddis patterns when the sun hits the water in the afternoon. Some are even using a soft hackle dropper or midge dropper. During times of unwadeable water, many fisherman are using black or pink jigs, steel head orange or peach egg patterns, olive bead-headed wooly buggers and red or pink san juan worms from a boat.
Gaston's Winter Rates, as long as you stay two nights or more you will receive 40% off lodging till the end of February.
For the month of March, as long as you stay two nights or more you will receive 30% off lodging.
Please note that a trophy trout released can be replicated if you have the dimensions and pictures of the fish so that one day someone else can experience a great trophy trout as well.
It is rewarding to see the bait fisherman, fly fisherman, guides, operators and the public working together in the best interest of the White River and it's Trophy Trout fishing program. Just proves what a bit of teamwork will do. Good luck with your fishing and take a buddy along to enjoy fishing also
and to make memories of a lifetime. Ron & Logan 
BULL SHOALS LAKE LEVEL Lake Level: 653.48 msl
Last Report: 653.66 (Power Pool is 654 msl) MSL is mean sea level. When we say that the lake level is 654
MSL, that means that the top of the lake is 654 feet above sea level. 
January 4th, 2012
For daily water conditions and lake levels, call the Bull Shoals Powerhouse at (870)431-5311.
Recent Water Releases Water levels have fluctuated over the past week. The White River has seen anywhere between 0-8 generators with the water lowering in the afternoon and raising over night. Trophy Browns and Chunky Rainbow Fishing pressure on the White River has subsided recently, most likely due to the holidays, and school schedules. Given the lower fishing pressure, the rainbow trout are biting very well.
It's spawn season for the Brown Trout, and that means that the trophy season is just around the corner. As fishermen we want our future "Trophys" to have the best opportunity for the trout eggs to hatch. We encourage not fishing over the beds so that the trout aren't enticed to leave their eggs. No fear, there is still going to be some big trout cruising.
Starting February 1st the Catch and Release area below the dam will be open for fishing.
Quality or quantity of trout can be one in the same depending on the type of lures people are fishing with. Spoons and spinners on lower water conditions work very well. The Thomas Buoyant spoon and the Little Cleos are great ideas if you want to throw silverware. The Blue Fox, Rooster Tails, and Shysters can be used on different water levels as long as the weight of the lure is correct. Other lures to catch some trout would include Smithwick Rogues, Rapalas, and Xcalibur lures. Fly Fishermen Many of the Fly Fishermen have been catching most of their trout using elk hair caddis patterns when the sun hits the water in the afternoon. Some are even using a soft hackle dropper or midge dropper. During times of unwadeable water, many fisherman are using black or pink jigs, steel head orange or peach egg patterns, olive bead-headed wooly buggers and red or pink san juan worms from a boat.
Gaston's Winter Rates, as long as you stay two nights or more you will receive 40% off lodging till the end of February.
For the month of March, as long as you stay two nights or more you will receive 30% off lodging.
Please note that a trophy trout released can be replicated if you have the dimensions and pictures of the fish so that one day someone else can experience a great trophy trout as well.
It is rewarding to see the bait fisherman, fly fisherman, guides, operators and the public working together in the best interest of the White River and it's Trophy Trout fishing program. Just proves what a bit of teamwork will do. Good luck with your fishing and take a buddy along to enjoy fishing also
and to make memories of a lifetime. Ron & Logan
BULL SHOALS LAKE LEVEL Lake Level: 654.03 msl
Last Report: 651.00 (Power Pool is 654 msl) MSL is mean sea level. When we say that the lake level is 654
MSL, that means that the top of the lake is 654 feet above sea level.
December 16th, 2011
For daily water conditions and lake levels, call the Bull Shoals Powerhouse at (870)431-5311.
Recent Water Releases Water levels have fluctuated over the past week. The White River has seen anywhere between 0-8 generators with the water lowering in the afternoon and raising over night. Trophy Browns and Chunky Rainbow Fishing pressure on the White River has subsided recently, most likely due to the holidays, and school schedules. Given the lower fishing pressure, the rainbow trout are biting very well.
It's spawn season for the Brown Trout, and that means that the trophy season is just around the corner. As fishermen we want our future "Trophys" to have the best opportunity for the trout eggs to hatch. We encourage not fishing over the beds so that the trout aren't enticed to leave their eggs. No fear, there is still going to be some big trout cruising.
Quality or quantity of trout can be one in the same depending on the type of lures people are fishing with. Spoons and spinners on lower water conditions work very well. The Thomas Buoyant spoon and the Little Cleos are great ideas if you want to throw silverware. The Blue Fox, Rooster Tails, and Shysters can be used on different water levels as long as the weight of the lure is correct. Other lures to catch some trout would include Smithwick Rogues, Rapalas, and Xcalibur lures.
Fly Fishermen Many of the Fly Fishermen have been catching most of their trout using elk hair caddis patterns when the sun hits the water in the afternoon. Some are even using a soft hackle dropper or midge dropper. During times of unwadeable water, many fisherman are using black or pink jigs, steel head orange or peach egg patterns, olive bead-headed wooly buggers and red or pink san juan worms from a boat.
Please note that a trophy trout released can be replicated if you have the dimensions and pictures of the fish so that one day someone else can experience a great trophy trout as well.
It is rewarding to see the bait fisherman, fly fisherman, guides, operators and the public working together in the best interest of the White River and it's Trophy Trout fishing program. Just proves what a bit of teamwork will do.
Good luck with your fishing and take a buddy along to enjoy fishing also
and to make memories of a lifetime. Ron & Logan
BULL SHOALS LAKE LEVEL Lake Level: 654.76 msl
Last Report: 651.00 (Power Pool is 654 msl) MSL is mean sea level. When we say that the lake level is 654
MSL, that means that the top of the lake is 654 feet above sea level.
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