Aleck Creek / Sheppard's Bend Accesson Mountain Fork River (Broken Bow Tailwater)
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Mountain Fork River
- 01Clear skies and mild 63°F temperatures create comfortable fishing conditions.
- 02Fall BWO and PMD hatches provide dry fly opportunities for selective trout.
- 03Midges and various aquatic nymphs remain a consistent food source subsurface for trout.
- 04Smallmouth bass are actively feeding on crayfish and hellgrammites in rocky areas.
- 05Streamer fishing with baitfish and leech imitations is effective for aggressive fish.
What to tie on at Aleck Creek / Sheppard's Bend Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Hellgrammite Fly
Smallmouth bass frequently key on large hellgrammite larvae in rocky rivers. Dragging this fly slowly through deeper holes can be very productive on the Mountain Fork River.
Clouser Minnow (Bass)
An excellent baitfish imitation, the Clouser Minnow is effective year-round for targeting aggressive smallmouth bass in the clear waters of the Mountain Fork River.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis
With caddis activity picking up throughout late spring, the Elk Hair Caddis remains a reliable dry fly choice for trout and opportunistic smallmouth on the Mountain Fork River.
Buy at AmazonParachute BWO
Blue-Winged Olive hatches are consistent in spring, particularly on overcast days, making this a crucial dry fly for trout looking up in softer water on the Mountain Fork River.
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
This versatile nymph effectively mimics various mayfly nymphs, a year-round food source, and is an excellent searching pattern for active trout in spring flows on the Mountain Fork River.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater amphipods are a consistent food source in tailwaters like the Mountain Fork River, and a pink or orange Scud can be very effective in early spring.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary active insect year-round in tailwaters. A black Zebra Midge is a staple for enticing finicky trout on the Mountain Fork River.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis on the Mountain Fork River.
Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from trout and smallmouth bass as waters warm on the Mountain Fork River.
Oklahoma 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.