Mulberry Fork
river in Alabama
Mulberry Fork's mostly clear flows and shoal complexes are favored by anglers seeking lively falls and spring topwater action as well as streamer fishing on bends.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Cool
- 01Cool, overcast conditions at 71°F, favorable for fishing.
- 02Active subsurface feeding on midges and emerging caddis.
- 03October Caddis hatch expected, with potential for BWO activity.
- 04Worms and egg patterns can be effective, especially after rain.
- 05Bluegill moving into shallower water to feed aggressively.
- 06Upper river good for wade fishing, lower for float fishing.
- 07Focus on current breaks, submerged structure, and weed bed edges.
Past reports week by week
8 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Elk Hair Caddis
A classic dry fly, perfect for imitating the general caddis activity expected during the fall, especially during warmer parts of the day.
Buy at AmazonPopping Bug (Bass)
On warmer fall afternoons, topwater action can still occur, drawing aggressive strikes from sunfish and bass.
Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)
A versatile and reliable subsurface choice, imitating leeches and baitfish, effective year-round including fall for Bluegill and bass.
October Caddis
The October Caddis hatch is expected this month, making this a prime imitation for adult caddis on the surface.
Hellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent food source on rocky smallmouth rivers year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for fall bass and Bluegill.
Trico Spinner #22
Mimics the active Trico hatches occurring this month, targeting rising Bluegill in slower water.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, making this tiny nymph highly effective for finicky Bluegill in fall.
Buy at AmazonMahogany Dun
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for rising Bluegill.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Blount County Park Put-In
Park access that gets anglers into productive runs and pocket water within short drifts.
Lock 4 / Mulberry Fork Access
Popular public access with nearby shoals and current breaks; good for boat and float trips.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Riverside Fly Shop
Orvis Retail Store Birmingham
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Mulberry Fork.
What flies work best on Mulberry Fork?
Our top scored fly patterns for Mulberry Fork right now are Elk Hair Caddis (80% confidence), Scud (Pink/Orange) (80% confidence), Pheasant Tail Nymph (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Mulberry Fork?
Mulberry Fork holds Bluegill. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Mulberry Fork fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Mulberry Fork each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.