Norfork Lake

• The Ozarks Magnificent Giant

Located on the North Fork river in the Ozark highlands, this magnificent giant lake of deep, clear waters features 501 miles of rugged, unspoiled shoreline. Vacationers who discover Norfork Lake return time and again to enjoy the natural beauty of this pure water paradise and to experience the memorable adventures the lake's crystal clear waters provide. Twelve months of the year, Norfork Lake will welcome you and your family and friends with its natural coves, forested shores and vast expanses of clear, deep blue water. This magnificent giant lake is truly a rare, national treasure.

Fishing on Norfork
Fishing is one of the best reasons to visit Norfork Lake. Trophy Stripers and Hybrid Stripers are caught regularly and are stocked by the Game and Fish each year by the thousands. They are eating machines and grow very rapidly feeding on mostly threadfin shad unless trout are available ...MORE

Year Round - Deep Blue Adventures
Norfork Lake is the perfect family, fishing and water sports vacation destination. With its vast expanse of deep blue water, Norfork Lake has become a favorite location for scuba diving and spear fishing. Water sports enthusiasts enjoy the rare opportunity for clear water skiing, wake boarding and boating.

Hiking and hunting in season are featured attractions and year-round fishing on Norfork Lake attracts expeditions from around the world. Nationally famous for its lunker black bass and mighty ocean stripers, Lake Norfork is also home to walleye, crappie and catfish. 54 individual fishing areas on the lake have been identified for game, bait, lake profile and seasonal factors. Night fishing with lights for white bass and crappie is becoming increasingly popular with sportsmen in the summer months.

Hospitality and Attractions
Friendly marina and resort owners around the lake provide lodging, guides, boats, equipment, supplies, docking services and the best advise in the country on deep lake fishing. Twenty developed parks around the lake offer picnic facilities, grills, firewood, tables and water wells. Enjoy horseback riding, hiking and nature walks in the Lake area. A short drive from the lakes undeveloped shores takes you to area attractions and into neighboring towns for your choice of eateries, shopping, movies, bowling, golf and more.