Submitted. Anybody who has been there and run these great streams, THAT'S who! The water runs clean and clear most of the time and the surrounding topography is generally one of pine forests growing down to the gravel bar beaches that line the river. the trail is pretty good. The McKenzie River supports the largest remaining wild population of Chinook salmon in the upper Willamette River basin, and the South Fork McKenzie River provides good spawning habitat. Please use caution when floating and fishing Mountain Fork River. Send us an email or call us for an updated fly recommendation list. By signing up for our newsletter, youre agreeing to our privacy policy. Many of the ledge drops are through tight slots with a lot of sharp boulders below that can damage boats and injure paddlers. No glass or Styrofoam products are allowed on the river. Oklahoma State Parks manages campgrounds with full RV hookups, cabins and hiking trails. Subscribe today for discounts and deals, travel tips, and exclusive video content. Chris T. McAllister If you can, provide 1-2 sources of information backing up this correction. The weather is going to be very nice all of the coming week. Can we set up camp at the lower mountain fork river? Creating an account gives you access to all these features. The Mountain Fork River is famed in the region as a fly fishing destination, but its cool rushing waters are also an ideal passage for canoeing, kayaking and floating. 07/26/21 There are some good catches of trout coming from the tailwater. Please call or email us for suggestions on what flies to use. The Lower Mountain Fork River offers year-round trout fishing throughout a 12-mile portion of lower river, as well as its tributaries from the Broken Bow dam downstream to US-70 bridge. The Upper Mountain Fork is a year-round stream that can usually be paddled anytime, weather permitting. In order to keep your float trip enjoyable, safe, and in compliance with local regulations, please abide by the following: Please follow all state and local guidelines and limits when fishing on Mountain Fork River. Below Broken Bow dam the Mountain Fork river flows through park and wild land. The headwaters of the upper course begin in the Ouachita Mountains (Weehunt Mountain) of Polk County, Arkansas, at the town of Mountain Fork on Arkansas Highway 8 where it then flows southward under Highway 246 (at a low water bridge) for about 16 km (9.8 mi.). Places to StayEat & DrinkShopActivitiesParksBlog, Press RoomMedia RequestMCTA Meetings & MinutesAdvertising GalleryPrivacy Policy, LoginCabin Management GroupsDirectory SubmissionDirectory Corrections. Fly fishing the Lower Mountain Fork River can be done wading as well as from a boat. The emerald-green Smith River flows freely and naturally, without a single dam for its entire length. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. Boat ramps are just upstream of and below the re-regulation dam. Stream levels are very low but we are getting some good reports. Enjoy the benefits of rest and relaxation with a healthy dash of humor and whimsy at one of these unique, out-of-the-box Oklahoma lodging properties. Below Broken Bow dam the Mountain Fork river flows through park and wild land. "Lower Mountain Fork River Trout Regulations", "USGS Surface Water data for Oklahoma: USGS Surface-Water Annual Statistics", http://southwestpaddler.com/docs/littleok9.html, http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/factsmaps/wma/mccurtain.htm, https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/recordfish/brownshattered.htm, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mountain Fork, Oklahoma Digital Maps: Digital Collections of Oklahoma and Indian Territory, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mountain_Fork&oldid=1136488525, Bodies of water of Le Flore County, Oklahoma, Bodies of water of McCurtain County, Oklahoma, Tributaries of the Red River of the South, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 15:33. Lower Mountain Fork River Trout Regulations. Beavers Bend State Park. Lower Mountain Fork River FishingReport Archive: 01/21/20 The stream levels have just dropped down to a normal level and the river in good shape. We received three good reports from customers fishing this past week. Give it some time to drop and clear. The first time you log in to our catalog you will need to create an account. What kind of fish are in the Lower Mountain Fork River? Trout, Rainbow Good on plastic baits, PowerBait, tube jigs, worms around spillway. Counts towards the aggregate limit for the entire Lower Mountain Fork Trout Area. .goog-te-menu-value:hover {text-decoration:none !important;} When a tribute gift is given the honoree will receive a letter acknowledging your generosity and a bookplate will be placed in a book. 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. 11/18/21 The stream was high the past day but back down below normal level and clear. Good hatches are taking place. Little Rock, AR. The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is excited to partner with La Ratatouille Barbecue, barbeque, BBQ or bar-b-q: no matter how you spell it, the end result is nothing short of delicious. 02/25/22 The stream is flowing well below normal level. 08/13/21 The section below Broken Bow Dam produced some good catches recently. [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. The river provides a thrilling ride for veteran floaters not opposed to navigating unpredictable waters. 07/12/22 The stream is flowing at a very high level due to recent rain. We received three good reports from customers fishing this past week. /*-->