Until the middle of summer when the rain turns into a myth, every viable body of water has folks splashing around in them until they dry up around August and September. Going to the lakes during the wet season will ensure plenty of water, however during the summer the water level can drop as much as 50 feet. 

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"Any in the water that has fins and scales, those you may eat,

whether in the waters, in the seas or in the rivers."

-Leviticus (Vayikra) 11:9

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Certain spots like Bull Shoals Lake reveal an extensive line of hidden bluffs and rocks that tend to be unseen in the wet season, along with a massive spiderweb of roads and four-wheeler trails that exist at the lake bottom, only to be walked and ridden by horseback during the dry season. When the water is up however, the fish have a massive playground of underwater trees, overhangs, and boulders along the lake anywhere you go. Both Diamond City, and Tucker Hollow are wonderful gateways to the sprawling Bull Shoals Lake. Smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass can be caught at Bull Shoals, along with white crappie, and walleye in the right season. 

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Beyond the lakes in the Ozarks, the rivers give a unique opportunity for the sportsman to catch some unique game. Along the Buffalo River, Piney, or Richland Creek, its easy to either float and fish, or camp and enjoy a specific bend in the creek all to yourself. All along the winding mountain bluff-line, the turquoise blue pools are fed with water from springs as well as rain. Near their edges, trickling down from the hills, the cold spring water can be easily felt, finding its way into the warmer waters of the pools. 

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Large bends in the river and the occasional underwater tree make a nice challenge for the expert and novice fisherman to find that big lunker hidden beneath. Smallmouth and spotted bass are easily caught up and down the river, with the sunfish and alligator gar dispersed evenly between. 

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Quick anonymous splashes at the river edges are always a sign that the turtles and river otters are supervising you closely, as your worries seem to float down stream.