We were getting great reports prior to the higher levels. Must have one life vest per person in your possession. We received two good reports recently. There are at least three commercial campgrounds located on or near the Upper Mountain Fork River. Mountain Fork. American Whitewater. 08/09/22 Still no reports from anyone fishing. Lower Mountain Fork River Fishing Report04/15/23(Bottom Of Page). Always check the most current information on the water release schedule below before launching your float. Our sculpin streamers and leech pattern streamers are also working. Whichever mode you prefer, the Beavers Bend area has a wide variety of rentals and outfitters ready to equip your adventure. 10/21/22 Sorry for the missed reports, Conditions have been good most of the time the past two weeks. West side of Highway 246 low-water bridge at 0.0 miles; E. Beachton Road low-water crossing at 8.3 miles; Riverfront Campground (Private) on river right at about 19.5 miles; Highway 4 crossing at 19.82 miles; FR 28000 low-water bridge (portage necessary except at VERY high flows) off US 259 at about 28.0 miles; The Narrows (washed out) low water bridge at 28.8 miles. Please see the bottom of this column for ordering options. Submit your photo to the dock! Adventure reporter Augustus Cook and videographer Chris Cook will take you on a kayaking adventure in southeast Oklahoma at the Wild Goose Canoe Co. on the M. Red or blood midges, winter stoneflies and little BWOs. Below Broken Bow dam the Mountain Fork river flows through park and wild land. The stream is a little high most of the time but okay. 04/06/22 The stream is still flowing just a little below normal and in good shape. But, after the construction of Cougar Dam, one thing that did change for the fish was the water-temperature patterns below the dam at certain times of year. You should be able to catch plenty trout. You must provide your own transportation to and from the landings. 05/24/22 The stream is down well below normal but still very fishable and certainly can be waded safely. Boat ramps are just upstream of and below the re-regulation dam. This portion of the river provides both Class I and II whitewater rapids. We have been getting good reports, especially from our customers using our articulated leech and sculpin streamer patterns. I had to stay in the hospital for a few days but doing well now. The French Broad River is a river in the U.S. states of North Carolina and Tennessee. Chris T. McAllister September 1, 2022 by Brent Pollock Lower Mountain Fork River This beautiful river is one of the South's premiere tailwaters and boasts a year-round population of both brown and rainbow trout. 03/05/22 The stream is still very low but we still received two good reports from customers fishing the tailwater. Water levels in the river are generally adequate for boating year-round. Mountain Fork River in Beavers Bend Hailed as the best whitewater stream in Oklahoma, the Mountain Fork River offers a year-round destination for the best trout fishing anywhere in the surrounding region. Only one trout over 20 inches can be harvested. They have been high often. 09/28/22 Our sculpin streamers, articulated and plain ones are catching good numbers of larger size trout. on the parking lot side of the road, it's flat. tributary of the Little River in far west-central western Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Your float will end at the public landing located at the Highway 70 bridge. Good winter stonefly hatches are taking place and our sculpin streamers are catching some big fish. 10/27/21 The stream is a little above normal and falling right but will likely rise some more as it is raining. The Upper Mountain Fork is more fun than the lower section below Beaver Bend State Park because of its rapids and ledge drops, and it is every bit as scenic. Dallas 245 miles; Fort Worth 275 miles; Austin 440 miles; San Antonio 520 miles; Houston 500 miles; Oklahoma City 250 miles; Texarkana 85 miles; Shreveport 150 miles; Little Rock 245 miles (all distance are approximate depending upon starting point, destination at the river and route taken.). The brown, or German brown trout is originally from Europe. The emerald-green Smith River flows freely and naturally, without a single dam for its entire length. American Fork gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 days per year. Good hatches continue and we continue to get good reports from our customers. The dam creates a large and picturesque swimming hole that attracts visitors looking to cool off on hot summer days. Fun times on the river, even with just a foot and a half of water level. If you enjoy nature, you will love the Mountain Fork! 03/13/22 We are still getting some very good reports. These include waterfalls, rapids, rock shoals, bluffs, cliffs, high canyon-like walls of rock, forests, and all the wildlife that inhabits the Ouachita National Forest area. 09/26/21 We received some good reports recently. ]]>*/ Little Rock, AR. if so what time of year. Online at https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol60/iss1/16/ (accessed September 3, 2020). Good hatches continue to take place. Always check the release schedule before launching or fishing on the river. For information, call the park at (580) 494-6300. The Fishery Resources of the Little River System, McCurtain County, Oklahoma. I spent an hour just picking up fishing line, fishing line clippings, lures, hooks, and weights along the shoreline of the river. I understand that the current can be swifter than normal right after a release and hard to navigate around rocks if not enough water. When a tribute gift is given the honoree will receive a letter acknowledging your generosity and a bookplate will be placed in a book. It flows down a shallow gradient of approximately 2.4 to 3.0 m/min. Below the park area, there are public access points at the dam and near the rapids of Presbyterian Falls. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. To prevent spreading this undesirable organism, please clean and dry waders and other fishing equipment after use in the Lower Mountain Fork River. 12/07/22 The discharges and resulting stream level is up to normal and the river in good shape. Please call for reservations. We are still getting reperts. We received two good reports from customers fishing very recently. It then travels about 13 km (8.2 mi.) 01/24/22 The stream is recently back down low again due to low discharges. At Eagletown, the river has a mean annual discharge of 1,430 cubic feet per second (40 cubic metres per second). [4], Below Broken Bow dam and lake, the 18.8 miles (30.3km) of the Lower Mountain Fork is described as the "consistently flowing and best whitewater stream" in Oklahoma. By signing up for our newsletter, youre agreeing to our privacy policy. We received three more good reports from customer fishing this past week. To check current release levels, please visit:, www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/hydropower/brok/. Rainbow Trout Daily limit: 1; must be greater than 25 inches. We will be most happy to help you. They include: Big Spring Alley Spring Blue Spring Round Spring Pulltite Spring Welch Spring *Several are "first magnitude" springs which means that they have over 65 million gallons of water daily flowing from them. 03/22/23 The stream is still far too high to fish. This part of the river has class I and II rapids. July 10, 2015. That is the reason you can trout fish there. No unattended children are allowed near the water during releases. 03/29/22 Stream levels are a little below normal but okay. We are already wanting to plan another kayak trip! 01/26/23 Stream levels are down to a normal level and the water is clear. The remainder of its course ends farther southeast about 10.2 km (6.4 mi.) There are good hatches taking place. Fishes of Arkansas. We received two more good reports this past week. Counts towards the aggregate limit for the entire Lower Mountain Fork Trout Area. Team up in a canoe, go it alone in a kayak or gather the whole family for a leisurely raft float whatever you prefer, the clear mountain-fed waters around Beavers Bend can accommodate any trip down the river. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and Fisheries provides stock trout to make it a year-round fishery. In 2008, a 7.8 kg (17 lb. Spring brings fun festivals, outdoor activities and plenty of much-awaited sunshine. Sorry for the missed reports. clear water, fishing for smallmouth bass and other species, and excellent scenery with pine forests covering the hills and bluffs along the river's course. 10/06/21 Stream levels are up and down but in good shape most of the day. There are abundant riverside camping spots, but most are on private property - ALWAYS obtain permission from landowners before camping on private property! [CDATA[/* >