Trout Stocking to Begin Nov. 1 on Lower Mountain Fork River




Exciting angling isn't just found during warmer weather. It's also available for anyone who takes advantage of the Oklahoma trout fishery opportunities during the colder months of the year.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation stocks year-round trout fisheries in the Lower Mountain Fork River below Broken Bow dam and in several other locations. Trout are normally stocked every week or two. For more details, go to www.wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/trout-information.

Trout anglers must carry a resident or nonresident fishing license while fishing.

Trout, both rainbows and browns, are introduced species to Oklahoma. They thrive in colder waters and make excellent table fare. Using ultralight fishing gear with 4- to 6-pound test line and small hooks can lead to some thrilling action. For other tips, go to www.wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/trout-information.

Trout fishing regulations, including daily and size limits, restricted areas and site maps, can be found in the current Oklahoma Hunting and Fishing Regulations Guide found online at wildlifedepartment.com, on the Go Outdoors Oklahoma free mobile app for Apple or Android devices, or in print across the state wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

Photo: An angler enjoys the serenity of fly fishing on the Lower Mountain Fork River in southeastern Oklahoma. (wildlifedepartment•com)

 




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FAIR. Water stained; 48 degrees; 1.71 feet below pool. Striper fishing is good, targeting fish on humps and structure in 10-30 feet of water off the river ledges. Also, look for fish in deep water on flukes near bait balls in 55-75 feet of water. Crappie fishing is slower with the colder temps. Look for fish in deeper water, but moving up shallower on the warmer days. Slow down your presentation and retrieve with small paddle tails and split-tail jigs. Bass fishing is slower with the falling water temps. Look for warmer days and fish moving up shallower to feed in the backs of coves and near main lake points. Slow down your presentation and look for fish near brush and structure. Catfishing remains slower, as the fish have all the bait they could eat in deeper water. Target bigger fish by drifting shallow water near creeks and coves in 12-25 feet of water on whole shad. Use electronics to locate individual fish roaming flats. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Guaranteed Guide Service. Prefrontal patterns should resume as the weather warms after the cold front. Striped bass can be caught on Alabama rigs or shad on structure in 15-25 feet of water. When this bite ends, the bigger fish are being caught in deeper water deadsticking or with Alabama rigs. There are fewer birds working. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors.

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