Cactus Ridge Resort | Cactus Ridge Missouri | Cactus Ridge Bull Shoals Lake

Area Attractions

General Information on the Pontiac Area

This area abounds with a great diversity of indigenous wildlife on land and in the water. There are many experienced guides in the area to help you locate the best fishing hot spots. Hunting is popular because of the good populations of whitetail deer and wild turkey. For water recreation there's a full-service marina located just 1-½ miles down the road. The marina has a good hard-surfaced launch ramp, slip rentals, fuel, and a retail shop with bait, snacks, and marine needs. This is not a crowded area of the Bull Shoals Lake so it is wonderful for boating and fishing. There's no heavy wake and there's plenty of room for wave runner action.

Pontiac Area Fishing

Bull Shoals Lake boasts healthy populations of smallmouth, largemouth, Kentucky, white, and striped bass, as well as rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, catfish and bluegill. With our gentle winters the lake never freezes, and some nice lunkers are caught during cooler months. While fishing is good all year, spring and fall are the best fishing periods. We have a freezer if you wish to preserve your catch. There's plenty of room to park your boat trailers in our parking area.

Scuba Diving And Spear Fishing
There's plenty of clean, clear water on Bull Shoals Lake to enjoy scuba diving and spear fishing. Bull Shoals is popular with divers because the underwater visibility is so good. We have diving groups who stay at Cactus Ridge who make an adventure out of an underwater treasure hunt. They also explore unusual underwater rock formations, and watch fish in their natural habitat.

Hiking Trail	Hike to this bluff overlooking Bull Shoals Lake
There's a two mile hiking trail that leads through the Ozark woods to the lake. You'll enjoy the views, especially from the high bluff shown at right. Be sure to bring your camera! With all the wildlife, wild flowers, butterflies, and great views you'll be glad you did. There are numerous photographic opportunities.

Other Attractions

Some area attractions you may be interested in are Bull Shoals Dam, 1890 Mountain Village, Bull Shoals Caverns, Norfork Trout Hatchery, scenic float trips on the White, Buffalo, and Norfork Rivers, Silver Dollar City, Branson attractions, Top O' The Ozarks Tower, Bull Shoals New visitor Center, Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Home, historic grist mills, the Ozark Folk Center, Wolf House (oldest house in Arkansas), antique shops, Ozark craft shops, horseback riding, 18-hole golf, bowling, hiking, miniature golf, Wonders of Wildlife, and the Bass Pro Shop in near-by Springfield, MO. There is plenty to do for those who want more than fishing and water recreation!