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Fishing Mountain Fork (Lower): what the data says
Broken Bow Dam tailwater. Oklahoma's premier trout stream through Beavers Bend. The river tops out around 8 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Mountain Fork (Lower)
Spring rainbow trout on Mountain Fork (Lower) hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 4.9), a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at Mountain Fork (Lower)
Spring brown trout on Mountain Fork (Lower) hold shallow, usually 1 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 4.9), a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in summer. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 1 to 8 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Notable structure
- Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Broken Bow Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Broken Bow Dam - Reregulation Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Spillway Creek zone: creek channel, around 6 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 9.2): eddy pocket, around 4 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 0.3): eddy pocket, around 4 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 0.3): eddy pocket, around 4 ft
- Current seam (mile 4.9): current seam, around 4 ft
- Current seam (mile 11.1): current seam, around 4 ft
- Riffle & run (mile 6.8): rock pile, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Mountain Fork (Lower)?
Mountain Fork (Lower) is about 8 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Mountain Fork (Lower)?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout on Mountain Fork (Lower).
Where is the best fishing spot on Mountain Fork (Lower)?
Current seam (mile 4.9) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Mountain Fork (Lower)?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Hugo Lake · Wister Lake · Sardis Lake · McGee Creek Reservoir · Atoka Lake · Greenleaf Lake
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