Bull Shoals LakeWater Level & Temperature
Bull Shoals Lake water level & water temperature
Bull Shoals Lake water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Full pool elevation is 662 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Bull Shoals Lake water temperature by month
Bull Shoals Lake surface water temperature averages from about 45°F in January to 86°F in July over the year, based on a 40-year USGS model (1980–2020). Cold-water caution applies in January, February, March and December, when the typical temperature is below 60°F.
Jan
45°
Feb
45°
Mar
51°
Apr
61°
May
72°
Jun
81°
Jul
86°
Aug
86°
Sep
81°
Oct
71°
Nov
60°
Dec
50°
Typical surface temperatures (°F), modeled historical averages (USGS 185k-lake dataset, 1980–2020). Colors flag cold-water risk: blue/amber/red = cool, caution, danger. Live and recent readings appear above where a sensor is available.