Hutchinson Access / Lower Kingson Kings River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Crisp 59°F temperatures and clear skies
- 01Crisp 59°F temperatures and clear skies.
- 02Real-time USGS flow data unavailable.
- 03Active Trico, Mahogany Dun, and Blue-Winged Olive hatches expected.
- 04October Caddis hatches may also be occurring.
- 05No recent angler reports available.
What to tie on at Hutchinson Access / Lower Kings
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater amphipods are a year-round staple for Bluegill and sunfish, effective as a subsurface nymph.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
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.
Hare's Ear Nymph
A versatile and essential year-round nymph, imitating general mayfly nymphs which are a consistent food source for Bluegill and other sunfish.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and highly versatile streamer, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for Bluegill and other sunfish year-round.
Mahogany Dun
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for Bluegill and other panfish.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
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.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
An essential streamer for enticing aggressive strikes from both smallmouth bass and bluegill, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are active in spring conditions.
Crappie Jig Fly
In spring, crappie and bluegill will be around submerged structure during their spawn. This jig fly is excellent for targeting these fish.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
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.
Buy at AmazonArkansas season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.