The Lakes - Bull Shoals
and Norfork
Bull Shoals Lake
at the bridge in Theodosia
Originally built for flood control and electrical power
generation, Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes have become popular vacation
playgrounds. This has made tourism and recreation an important staple
in Ozark County's economy.
Formed in deep hill valleys, the lakes are bordered by
wooded slopes, rocky bluffs and inviting beaches. These lakes are beautiful
by any standards.
The water is clear and the vast water surface area there
seems to be virtually uncrowded, even at the busiest times. This is a
feature that vacationers appreciate. A relaxed pace, a peaceful setting,
acres and acres of sparkling water to play in; Bull Shoals and Norfork
Lakes both offer all this and more.
Bulls Shoals and Norfork Lakes are known for their excellent
black bass, crappie, walleye, white bass and white bass/striped bass hybrids.
The Corps of Engineers provides several public-use campgrounds, some with
RV parks, as well.
In addition to fishing, a year-round sport here, the lakes
are ideal for swimming, pleasure boating, water skiing, tubing, canoeing,
sailing, scuba diving and sun bathing. In spring, the lake surface water
warms to about 80 degrees, perfect for all the water activities you can
imagine.
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