What flies are hatching on the Crooked Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Crooked Creek include Midge, Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Crooked Creek?

The Crooked Creek is running at 53.9 CFS at the Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at Yellville gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Crooked Creek fishable today?

Yes — Crooked Creek is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 53.9 CFS at the Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at Yellville gauge.

Crooked Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Crooked Creek — Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at Yellville

Fishable

53.9CFS

Discharge

9.25ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 36 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.39 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

78°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph29.39 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

99° / 68°

Tomorrow

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Mainly clear

102° / 73°

Wed

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Partly cloudy

101° / 78°

Thu

☁️

Overcast

100° / 74°

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: 53.9 CFS · BWOs returning on cloudy days

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Crooked Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Crooked Creek · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning on cloudy days (size 18-20). Midges. Caddis tapering. Cooler water brings fish back.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddisMidge

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About Crooked Creek

Crooked Creek runs through the Ozark country near Yellville — a smaller, freestone Ozark stream stocked with rainbow trout and holding some brown trout. Less famous than the big tailwaters but a quieter, easier-wading option. Standard trout regulations apply.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisScuds

Regulations

Arkansas fishing license + trout permit required (resident ~$10.50 + ~$10.00 trout permit = ~$20.50/year). Year-round season; standard trout regulations on stocked sections. Verify current rules at agfc.com before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Crooked Creek with more confidence.