What flies are hatching on the Baron Fork right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Baron Fork include Caddis, Hopper, Popper. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Baron Fork?

The Baron Fork is running at 31.1 CFS at the Baron Fork at Eldon, OK gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Baron Fork fishable today?

Baron Fork is rated marginal right now. Flow is 31.1 CFS at the Baron Fork at Eldon, OK gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Baron Fork Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Baron Fork — Baron Fork at Eldon, OK

Marginal

31.1CFS

Discharge

5.61ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 51 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.3 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

83°FClear sky

Wind 5 mph29.3 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Partly cloudy

102° / 75°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

102° / 76°

Wed

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Overcast

101° / 78°

Thu

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Mainly clear

98° / 72°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 31.1 CFS · Terrestrials; Poppers; Clouser Minnows; smallmouth fall feeding

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Baron Fork conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Baron Fork · September · Early Fall

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Terrestrials; Poppers; Clouser Minnows; smallmouth fall feeding

Terrestrials

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About Baron Fork

A tributary of the Illinois River in the Cherokee Nation, Baron Fork is a hidden gem with excellent smallmouth habitat in boulder-studded pools and fast riffles. Lower float pressure than the Illinois makes it feel like a secret — long stretches of undeveloped Ozark bottomland with good wild smallmouth populations throughout.

CaddisHopperPopper

Regulations

Standard Oklahoma sport fish regulations apply. The river flows through portions of Cherokee Nation land — verify access rights and any tribal fishing permit requirements before floating.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Baron Fork with more confidence.