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 557.30 and has dropped 2-3/4 inches in the last 24-hours with one generator running continuously and spillway gates open for 8-hours yesterday morning and then shut down. The surface water temperature is 88-degrees and the thermocline is at 27-feet and is pushing down. The White River at Newport is 10.12 feet and normal with plenty of room for more lake discharge. Overall the lake is at a good level and in good condition for fishing, diving, swimming and boating. Most of the fish are suspended and moving in open water on shad but a few are still on Brushpiles on the main lake including some Crappie, a lot of Bluegill and some Kentucky Bass. Jigging spoons are your best bet. Drop them on their head and get reaction strikes. The best Bass bite is after dark with black lights, saltcraws and flouresecent line on the first ledge drop-off on steep banks when they come up shallow to feed on Crawdads. Yes Blackburns resort and Boat Rental has the best resort with the best prices on both cabins and boat rentals. Compare prices and call Debbie at 870-492-5115 for a reservation. We are closest to Mountain Home dining and shopping. We also have our own boat launch and good parking. Your first boat stall is free with a cabin rental of two days or more. The children will love our big dock. Why pay more?