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Deep in the Ozark Mountains, Bull Shoals Lake is a 45,000-acre body of water stretched from northern Arkansas to southern Missouri.
The lake was created as a result of the construction of Bull Shoals Dam in 1951 in the Upper White River Basin to help with flood control, generate hydroelectric power, and provide water for the Marion County Regional Water District.
The lake’s shoreline is rocky and the water is crystal clear and full of fish, making the lake a heaven for anglers and families looking for a quiet mountain getaway.
Anglers can hope to catch black and white crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, smallmouth bass, and trout.
The lake doesn't freeze, so fishing is possible all year round. Spear fishing is also popular.
Because of the lake’s incredible visibility, the lake attracts scuba divers. Swimming is good only between May and September, and the water is pretty cold.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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