Norfork Lake Arkansas near Mountain Home in the Ozarks Mountains Region Fishing Report and Lake Condition by Scuba Steve from Blackburns Resort and Boat Rental.

The lake level is 550.35 and has dropped 1-3/4 inches in the last 24-hours with 1-1/2 generators running for about 8-hours and 1-generator running for 3. This is a big change since there have been very little releases for weeks. They either had to let out some water or let the White River at Newport dry up. It is 1.62 feet and is not navigatable. We are to get a couple of inches of rain tomorrow and I hope we do. It is very dry. We need some moisture in the ground going into the winter. The surface water temperature is 63+ degrees and Scuba Steve could see his lure down about 5-feet on the main lake. Fishing is just fair but some nice ones are being caught everyday. The lake is in excellent condition and at a good level for fishing. Crappie and Kentucky Bass continue to be the best bite but a few Walleye are also being caught. Temperate Bass (red meat fish) fishing is slow but a few are being caught in open water on shad but mostly White Bass. When you find them drop a spoon on their heads. Stick with main lake brush piles for the best chance. Scuba Steve sees a few chuggers (trollers) out there but they are not catching much. It is hard to troll a brush pile. I am catching most of my fish in 15-18 feet of water. Late afternoon until dark is the best bite. Scuba Steve is heading out now and will keep you informed. Blackburns Resort and Boat Rental continues to have the best place with the best prices on both cabins and boat rentals in the Ozarks. There will be no price increases this year despite the increase in costs. Property tax, insurance on both vehicles and real estate,  prices on tires and batteries, boat and vehicle repairs, electric bills are all increasing but Scuba Steve will hold his prices for as long as he can to help you have an affordable fishing trip and family vacation. We also continue to make improvements to keep Blackburns nice for you, our valued customers. If you are in the Mountain Home area for the holidays stop by and check us out. It is nice here and the price is right. Give Debbie a call at 870-492-5115 for a reservation. We especially welcome Veterans and Police. Blackburns has it all and at the best price.