Nice Catch!

This 41-pound striper was caught by Andy Lohr (son of Steve Lohr - Lohr Distributing in St. Louis) at 7:40 a.m. April 29 on 6 lb test line. It took 1 hour and 20 minutes to bring in the fish. Bill Allen (Pontiac) was guiding.

In case you're wondering what that big, bright circle is in the sky... it's the SUN!

THURSDAY MORNING

Cheer up, people!

Please keep in mind no matter how high the water gets, Pontiac Cove Marina will always be accessible. All the campsites at the Pontiac campground will remain above water. Just Jackie's restaurant will be accessible. And launching will always be open. We've been there, done that, in 2008. The fun will go on!

Lake level update

WEDNESDAY MORNING

According to the lake level forecast posted yesterday, we're at 675 this morning - four feet higher than yesterday morning, and 21 feet above normal pool. As of yesterday the Corps predicted Bull Shoals Lake would crest at 685 on May 1 (this Sunday). However, it does state at the top of the page that "INDICATED FORECAST ELEVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE". We had more rain last night, and more is predicted for today, so, yep, the forecast will likely change. I'll keep you posted.

Lake level update

The lake level is currently about 671 and rising (17 feet above normal pool). It was at normal pool on Friday (just four days ago). The good news is: no rain in the forecast for today! More rain tomorrow; but, it's supposed to be dry, sunny and 70s on Thursday and Friday. Too little, too late?

SUNDAY MORNING


MONDAY MORNING


TUESDAY MORNING

Rain, rain, GO AWAY!

Well, folks. We aren't dry anymore. The rain is relentless, and the lake is on the rise... fast. It has risen about 8 feet since yesterday morning, and it's still going. The USACE predicts another 15 feet by May 5, according to the lake level forecast, which may or may not be accurate. It all depends on how much more rain we get, of course. The good news is that the weather forecast predicts Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be mostly dry, with more rain just on Wednesday this week. I'll try to keep you updated and post pictures soon.

Verne D. Cubbage Tournament Results

First Place: Russ Silvio (Isabella, Mo.) and Jerry Cubbage (Wildwood, Mo.), 14.48 pounds ($750); Big Bass - 4.64 pounds ($250)




Second Place: Brandon Williams (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) and Brad Welsh (Festus, Mo.), 13.54 pounds ($500)





Third Place: Reggie Stanifer (Ava, Mo.) and Steve Heinlein (Ava, Mo.), 13.31 pounds ($380)





Fourth Place: Tommy Skinner (Protem, Mo.) and Bobby Comstock (Protem, Mo.), 12.38 pounds ($260)





Fifth Place: Mark Sanders (Ava, Mo.) and Ronnie Curry (Ava, Mo.), 12.32 pounds ($110)






Young fishermen: Gavin Broderick (Gainesville, Mo.) and Trey Schroeder (Crestwood, Mo.) (not pictured: Caleb Hathcock, Washington, Mo.)

Verne Cubbage Tourney

Just a few of the boats in the tournament this morning, waiting to take off. We had 25 boats. Weigh-in is at 3:30 p.m. on the 500 dock. Come down and watch!

Fishing is Good

It has been a good year for fishing (and catching!) on Bull Shoals Lake this spring. We've been seeing more big bass come out of the lake than we have in recent years. Matt caught a limit of bass yesterday - these two both weighed 5 lbs, 6 oz. He also had a 5-pounder, one that was nearly 4 pounds and two smaller fish. He released all the big ones after the photo was taken.

Nice Catch

Steve Powell (St. Louis) caught this 7 lb, 6 oz largemouth when he was fishing out of Pontiac yesterday. He released it after the photo was taken.

Blessing shirts are here!

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