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 currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at Yellville for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Crooked Creek fishable today?

Live conditions for Crooked Creek are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

Crooked Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Crooked Creek — Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at Yellville

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Local Weather

91°FMainly clear

Wind 7 mph29.48 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

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Foggy

90° / 72°

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93° / 72°

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97° / 76°

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Drizzle

99° / 74°

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

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What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

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

Time of Day

Using: Caddis evenings. Midges. Water warms in summer — focus shaded reaches and tributary mouths.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Crooked Creek · July · Summer

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Caddis evenings. Midges. Water warms in summer — focus shaded reaches and tributary mouths.

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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.