What flies are hatching on the North Fork River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the North Fork River include Midge, Blue-Winged Olive, Sulphur. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the North Fork River?

The North Fork River is running at 340 CFS at the North Fork River near Tecumseh, MO gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the North Fork River fishable today?

Yes — North Fork River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 340 CFS at the North Fork River near Tecumseh, MO gauge.

North Fork River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

North Fork River — North Fork River near Tecumseh, MO

Fishable

340CFS

Discharge

2.30ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 21 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.37 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

79°FClear sky

Wind 5 mph29.37 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

99° / 66°

Tomorrow

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Foggy

102° / 71°

Wed

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Overcast

102° / 75°

Thu

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Partly cloudy

101° / 75°

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: 340 CFS · BWOs returning on cloudy days

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

North Fork River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning on cloudy days (size 18-20). Midges. Scuds. Caddis tapering.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddisMidge

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About North Fork River

The Norfork tailwater on the North Fork River is a short, intensely productive cold-water fishery flowing from Norfork Dam to its confluence with the White River near Norfork, Arkansas. Cold bottom-release water from Norfork Lake supports trophy brown trout and rainbow trout in a fast-moving Ozark stream. The available gauge (07057500) sits just across the Missouri state line at Tecumseh, MO, but reads the Arkansas tailwater. Smaller water than the White, often more wadeable when generation is light.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveSulphurCaddisScuds

Regulations

Arkansas fishing license + trout permit required (resident ~$10.50 + ~$10.00 trout permit = ~$20.50/year). EMERGENCY REGULATIONS in effect (Feb 2026 — hatchery shortage): Norfork tailwater allows 2 rainbow trout under 14" only; all other trout species must be released immediately; no brown trout may be kept. Year-round season. Verify current emergency regulations at agfc.com before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish North Fork River with more confidence.