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Bull Shoals Lake

Missouri
182.02 km²
36.4719, -92.7628
NHD 120032533
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About Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals Lake is a natural lake or pond in Missouri, United States. It covers approximately 182.02 km² (44979 acres). The lake centroid is located at 36.4719° N, 92.7628° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Bull Shoals Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 22m
Dawn10:37
Sunrise11:07
Sunset01:29
Dusk01:59

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:0712:07Excellent
  • Morning12:0718:18Good
  • Midday18:1822:29Calm
  • Afternoon22:2900:29Good
  • Dusk00:2902:29Excellent
  • Night02:2910:07Good
Moon: 14% · waxing14:41

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Bull Shoals Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Bull Shoals Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Bull Shoals Lake?

Bull Shoals Lake covers approximately 182.02 square kilometres (44979 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Bull Shoals Lake located?

Bull Shoals Lake is located in Missouri, United States, with its centroid at 36.4719°, -92.7628°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF