What flies are hatching on the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River include Caddis, Hopper. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River?

The Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River is running at 185 CFS at the Locust Fork near Cleveland, AL gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River fishable today?

Yes — Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 185 CFS at the Locust Fork near Cleveland, AL gauge.

Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River — Locust Fork near Cleveland, AL

Fishable

185CFS

Discharge

1.96ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 32 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.31 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

72°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph29.31 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

87° / 74°

0.02"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

90° / 72°

Sun

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Overcast

91° / 74°

0.01"

Mon

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Thunderstorm

89° / 71°

0.08"

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

What should I fish today?

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

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Time of Day

Using: 185 CFS · Terrestrials dominate—Hoppers

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River · July · Summer

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Terrestrials dominate—Hoppers, Beetles; aggressive redeye topwater

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About Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River

A premier smallmouth river in the Deep South, Locust Fork drops through a series of ledges and pools in the Appalachian foothills northeast of Birmingham. The Warrior redeye bass — found only in the Black Warrior drainage — takes dry flies aggressively in summer. Long floats through undeveloped bottomland give it a remote feel despite its proximity to the city.

CaddisHopper

Regulations

Standard Alabama sport fish regulations apply. Warrior redeye bass has no special regulations but is an endemic species — practice careful catch-and-release to protect the population.

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Guides to help you fish Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River with more confidence.