Centrally located on Bull Shoals Lake, Lakewoods' anglers find the best fishing without having to go very far in either direction. Coves, creeks, and timbered bluffs produce lunker bass. Large and Small mouth bass, White bass, Kentucky bass, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, Lake trout and Stripers are waiting for you!
Our lake never freezes and produces a number of record catches. The lake is perennially ranked as one of the top lakes in Arkansas based on its reputation as a top producer year in and year out and the presence of good fishable population of so many species.
Bull Shoals fishing is world famous. The lake was formed when the US Army Corps of Engineers dammed the White River in 1952. Bull Shoals Lake provides excellent habitat for multiple species of game fish and is stocked regularly by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. It is long and narrow with numerous creek arms. The shoreline is 750 miles in length at normal pool level.
Fishing Bull Shoals by the season
Spring: With the first warm days of spring, Bull Shoals fish begin to move from their winter homes, and begin feeding heavily in preparation for the spawn. First walleye and then white bass make spawning runs up the larger creeks. Spring often brings higher water levels flooding shoreline brush. This becomes an attractor for largemouth and crappie. Smallmouth and kentucky bass can be found on gravel and chunk rock banks, feeding on crawfish.
Summer: Bass can be taken early in the day on surface lures, and during the day fishing deep with live bait. But the best bass fishing in the summer, is often at night. Walleye are often found on flats, around the thermocline, which forms in late spring, and does not dissipate till fall. White bass and Crappie are often found schooling, feeding on shad.
Fall: As the temperature drops in the fall, fish begin to move and can be caught at shallower depths and in the coves.
Winter: An excellent time for large bass. They are often located deep on flats and around bluffs.
Fishing at Lakewoods Resort features:
* Fishing year round for multiple species.
* Dock your boat in our modern lighted boat dock with electrical outlets for charging batteries.
* Lighted fish cleaning station with running water for your big catch!
* Conveniently located close to two marinas and a paved boat launch.
* Guide service: if you are new to Bull Shoals fishing, try our guide service.
Fishing License:
An Arkansas fishing license is required to fish in our part of Bull Shoals Lake for persons over the age of 16. If you are a Missouri resident with a current Missouri fishing license, you may purchase a WRL (White River Lake) license, which allows you to fish in Arkansas waters on lakes that border both states, and is valid for an entire year from date of purchase. Licenses are available at our local marinas, or if you would like, you may purchase them on-line at www.agfc.com. Arkansas licenses are available for 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, or annually. You will need to supply personal information as well as a credit card number. A license receipt will be printed on your home printer. Your license becomes effective immediately. You may also contact Arkansas Game and Fish Commission by phone 24 hours a day - 1-800-364-4263.
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