Bull Shoals Tailwater - Cartney Walk-in Access

UTM 15 555539E 4005619N (NAD83/WGS84)

(Thirty-six miles below Bull Shoals Dam on south side. Turn south on Hwy 126 off US 412 and proceed to Buford community (6 miles). Go straight at the four way and follow signs. Steep grade of gravel road before parking area.

The river turns and heads east at the confluence of the Buffalo River. From there to below Red's Landing, both sides of the river are in Baxter County. Cartney Accesses are about about four miles below the Buffalo River and just two miles above Shipps Ferry Access.

Cartney walk-in access provides another wade fishing option during low water seasons.

Wading is only possible if generation is shut down for 24-36 hours or more and feeder streams are not flowing much. Good wade access is straight out off the walk-in point where there is a gravel shoal and deep drop off towards the far bank (Cartney access and boat ramp - see index). Don't get caught in rising water.