Lower Mountain Fork
The Lower Mountain Fork River (tailwater of the Broken Bow Reservoir) is located in Broken Bow, OK. 12 miles of the river (from the Broken Bow Dam to HWY 70) have been labeled a designated trout stream which requires the angler to carry a trout stamp (in addition to the general fishing license). You can pick up your license and trout stamp when you stop and chat with Sid to get the scoop on the hatches/hot flies/etc, or you could grab it online from the ODWC.
Sunrise Over the Lake
The angler can find a variety of water on the LMFR – Glassy flat water, long riffles, quick runs, pocket water, deep pools — you name it, you can find it.
Like small water, tree line banks, short casts and quick drifts? Choose one of the ‘turn out’ access points along the 1.2 mile Spillway Creek and you’ll find all kinds of fun water to explore. Although this portion of the river is part of the new BLUE zone (BLUE indicating the following regulations: bait and barbs permitted, 6 Rainbows any size and 1 Brown over 20inches daily limit), you can find and catch ‘wild’ rainbows (‘okie’bows) that were born/bred in the LMFR… so do you part and keep fish selectively. The Spillway Creek tends to become crowded when the powerhouse is generating since it doesn’t receive the increased flows; just do your part to avoid encroaching others and have fun anyway.
Spillway Creek
Looking for the relaxing glassy stuff? Plenty available in the “old” zone 1 (everything downstream from the Evening Hole bridge). Again, the BLUE zone regulations apply.
The glassy flats just out the back door of Beavers Bend Fly Shop
If the trout are being particularly tricky, be sure to stop by the fly shop… It’s right on the river and Sid will put you on the right track (GPS coord = 34.138209,-94.697696, plug into google).
Evening Hole Panorama
The recently renovated Evening Hole and Lost Creek areas are a popular choice these days. Be sure to check the regulations, these are RED areas where BAIT and BARBED hookes are PROHIBITED. Fish MUST BE OVER 20 inches in length (applies to both rainbows and browns) to keep and the limit is 1.
Zone 2
When the powerhouse is not generating, zone 2 (below Old Park Dam) is hard to beat. The fishing’s a bit tougher, the access is a bit harder, but there’s always potential for monster fish. This is also a RED area. Pay attention to the regs, don’t keep fish (except for 1 over 20in) and leave your powerbait and barbed hooks in the car. Also pay attention to water levels. If you hear the horn, start moving. Lots of water is headed your way and you don’t want to be caught off guard or stranded on the wrong side of the river. If you’re down stream, pay attention to the water levels (pick a rock and glance at the water level on it periodically).
Below the Reregulation Dam
Lower portion of Zone 3
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Ward,
Any word on how the LMFR has been affected from the flood waters and the release?
Josh
How was the trip over the weekend? I’m anxious to see pictures.
Hey Josh,
Was bummed you couldn’t come with this weekend. I just threw up a post on the message board and on the blog and hope to put together some nice info/pics on this page tonight (if Reese let’s me be on the computer that long, of course ha)
oh myyyyyyyy gosh. rude.