🐟 What fish can you catch in Bull Shoals?

Most commonly caught species around Bull Shoals , AR : Largemouth bass - 1,186 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,145 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 670 reported catches Brown trout - 610 reported catches Spotted bass - 223 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bull Shoals fishing reports?

The latest Bull Shoals , AR fishing reports are: @xavier-fowler reported a nice Blue catfish at North Fork River . @Countryfishinggirl reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Big Creek . @anthonyscull reported a nice Bluegill at Bull Shoals Lake . @Ricardo_Macias reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Bull Shoals Lake . @nichols.zane reported a nice Greengill hybrid . .

Fishing in Bull Shoals, AR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?

Anglers in Bull Shoals , AR recommend these top fishing spots: White River , Bull Shoals Lake , Norfork Lake , Crooked Creek , Pigeon Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bull Shoals?

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Arkansas, United States

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Top fish species in Bull Shoals

Latest Bull Shoals fishing reports

Blue catfish

North Fork River

32 in · 13 lb

Greengill hybrid

Big Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Bull Shoals Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Bull Shoals Lake

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

6 in · 3 oz

Hornyhead chub

10 in · 4 oz

Smallmouth bass

Buck Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Buck Creek

length · weight

Spotted bass

Bull Shoals Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Bull Shoals Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Bull Shoals

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Arkansas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 10th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

No size limit. No closed season.
For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°22′29.3″N 92°35′24.7″W

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FAQ about Bull Shoals fishing

Anglers in Bull Shoals, AR recommend these top fishing spots: White River, Bull Shoals Lake, Norfork Lake, Crooked Creek, and Pigeon Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Bull Shoals, AR:

Largemouth bass - 1,186 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,145 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 670 reported catches
Brown trout - 610 reported catches
Spotted bass - 223 reported catches

The latest Bull Shoals, AR fishing reports are:

@xavier-fowler reported a nice Blue catfish at North Fork River.
@Countryfishinggirl reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Big Creek.
@anthonyscull reported a nice Bluegill at Bull Shoals Lake.
@Ricardo_Macias reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Bull Shoals Lake.
@nichols.zane reported a nice Greengill hybrid.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bull Shoals, AR. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: