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 83.8 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?

Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 83.8 CFS at the Locust Fork near Cleveland, AL gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

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

Marginal

83.8CFS

Discharge

1.43ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

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RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.41 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

78°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph29.41 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

92° / 71°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

96° / 71°

Wed

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Overcast

98° / 75°

Thu

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Drizzle

96° / 75°

0.04"

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 83.8 CFS · Terrestrials; Poppers; Clouser Minnows; smallmouth fall feed

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 · September · Early Fall

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Terrestrials; Poppers; Clouser Minnows; smallmouth fall feed

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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.