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Bull Shoals Lake

Missouri, United States

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Bull Shoals Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

43 in Β· 28 lb

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White bass

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Walleye

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General info

Bull Shoals Lake is a lake located in Taney County, Missouri, United States. It is also intersecting with Baxter County, Arkansas and Ozark County, Missouri. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleye.

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36Β°30β€²41.3β€³N 93Β°01β€²45.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bull Shoals Lake, MO

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 Missouri 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 species as of June 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Carthage

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Russellville

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Siloam Springs

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Joplin

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Webb City

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Miami

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Pittsburg

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FAQ about Bull Shoals Lake fishing

Bull Shoals Lake is a lake located in Taney County, Missouri, United States. It is also intersecting with Baxter County, Arkansas and Ozark County, Missouri. Its coordinates are:
36Β°30β€²41.3β€³N 93Β°01β€²45.7β€³W
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