Bull Shoals Lake in Branson, Missouri

As part of the tri-lake area of the Ozarks, Bull Shoals Lake is an inviting natural environment only 20 minutes from Historic Downtown Branson. As a warm, fresh water lake, Bull Shoals offers anglers a wide variety of fishing options. A number of Bass, including Large Mouth, Spotted and White are always popular sport, with Stripers, Crappie, Catfish and Walleye also accessible from Bull Shoals. Make note though, half of Bull Shoals rests in Arkansas. If you happen to be fishing on the Arkansas side without the appropriate license you will incur penalties.

Of course, fishing isn't the only recreational activity offered by Bull Shoals. With its warm climate, Bull Shoals makes for a great place to swim, and with the natural beauty it is also a great place to simply kick back and relax.

Events at Bull Shoals Lake

Hillbilly Chili Cookoff at Bull Shoals Lake in Branson, Missouri

The Hillbilly Chili Cookoff at Bull Shoals Lake is an annual event that means a lot of fun with great food near Branson, Missouri.

Dam Site Days at Bull Shoals / Lakeview

Trail of Lights at Bull Shoals Lake in Branson, Missouri

The Trail of Lights at Bull Shoals Lake offers Branson visitors both a fitting display of holiday cheer and sense of community togetherness as six of the area communities come together to present the cheers of the season.

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