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Norfork Lake is one of the major recreation centers in North Central Arkansas. Almost all the varieties of fresh water game fish are found in the lake which is fed by the North Fork River and its tributaries. Anglers can expect to catch almost any member of the bass family, walleye, crappie, bream, and catfish.
Fishermen are active here throughout the year as there is no closed season at Norfork and the mild winters do not freeze the lake.
The lake has over 550 miles of shoreline and 20 developed parks which provide more than ample opportunities for other water sports such as boating, water skiing, scuba diving, and swimming. The surrounding hills offer such recreations as hiking, hunting, and sightseeing.
Flowering shrubs in the spring and the changing of the forest foliage in the autumn make the area attractive to sightseers. As with all Corps of Engineers projects, Norfork Lake has been developed through the cooperative efforts of local, State, and Federal agencies for public enjoyment. The picnic areas contain grills, firewood, tables, water wells. Toilet facilities are conveniently located to both camping and picnic areas. Nearby towns offer a wide range of modern accommodations as well as additional recreation facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, ball diamonds, bowling lanes, and golf courses. There are about 130 commercial overnight establishments in the vicinity of the lake as well as a number of cafes and restaurants.
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The lake, according to some persons, has a worldwide reputation for lunker bass fishing, and
largemouth bass weighing up to 12 pounds have been caught to back up the claim.
September through May is usually considered the best fim for catching black bass. Night fishing
with lights for white bass and crappie is becoming increasingly popular with sportsmen in the summer months.
Wildlife abounds in the area. The timbered hills provide good cover for whitetail deer, and
the hard wood trees furnish both home and food to squirrels, rabbits, ducks, geese, doves,
& quail furnish additional game for the sportsman.