Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Berryville / Osage Accesson Kings River

    Public access near Berryville used for wade and put-in fishing; good runs and pocket water for small stream techniques.
    Kings River reportDirections36.3475°N, 93.5886°W
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Crisp 59°F temperatures and clear skies

    1. 01Crisp 59°F temperatures and clear skies.
    2. 02Real-time USGS flow data unavailable.
    3. 03Active Trico, Mahogany Dun, and Blue-Winged Olive hatches expected.
    4. 04October Caddis hatches may also be occurring.
    5. 05No recent angler reports available.

    What to tie on at Berryville / Osage Access

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Scud (Pink/Orange)

    #12#14#16#18

    Freshwater amphipods are a year-round staple for Bluegill and sunfish, effective as a subsurface nymph.

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    Black Woolly Bugger

    #4#6#8

    A winter staple that imitates leeches or sculpins. In the Kings, a slow-stripped or dead-drifted bugger is high-percentage for smallmouth in deep holes.

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    Hare's Ear Nymph

    #12#14#16#18

    A versatile and essential year-round nymph, imitating general mayfly nymphs which are a consistent food source for Bluegill and other sunfish.

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    Woolly Bugger (Olive)

    #4#6#8

    A classic and highly versatile streamer, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for Bluegill and other sunfish year-round.

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    Mahogany Dun

    #14#16#18

    Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for Bluegill and other panfish.

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    Zebra Midge

    #18#20#22#24

    Midges are the most consistent food source in February. A black or red Zebra Midge is essential for catching Rainbow Trout and even reluctant sunfish in cold water.

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    Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)

    #4#6#8

    An essential streamer for enticing aggressive strikes from both smallmouth bass and bluegill, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are active in spring conditions.

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    Crappie Jig Fly

    #8#10#12

    In spring, crappie and bluegill will be around submerged structure during their spawn. This jig fly is excellent for targeting these fish.

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    Scud (Pink/Orange)

    #12#14#16#18

    Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source for bluegill and other panfish in areas with aquatic vegetation, which can be found in the Kings River.

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