Quick Facts

• Location: Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728
• Type: River fishing access
• Water Type: Lower Mountain Fork River
• Access: Follow current public-access boundaries and posted regulations
• Fishing License: Oklahoma fishing license and applicable trout requirements apply
• Best For: Rainbow trout and brown trout
• Best Time to Fish: Year-round opportunities, depending on water conditions
• Common Species: Rainbow trout and brown trout
• Tackle Style: Light spinning and fly-fishing tackle
• Fishing Style: Wading and bank fishing where conditions and regulations allow
• Night Fishing: Check current access and fishing regulations
• Amenities: Additional Lower Mountain Fork recreation areas nearby

Overview

Evening Hole near Broken Bow is a fishing location on the Lower Mountain Fork River, one of Oklahoma’s best-known trout waters. Cold water released from Broken Bow Lake creates conditions capable of supporting trout well beyond the traditional cold-weather fishing season.

The river’s pools, riffles, runs, and current seams provide excellent habitat for rainbow and brown trout. The combination of moving water and changing generation levels also makes this a more technical fishing environment than a typical Oklahoma pond or reservoir.

Fishing Tips

Fly anglers can work nymphs and other small patterns through current seams and deeper runs, while light-spinning anglers can use small trout-sized artificial lures where regulations permit.

Pay close attention to water releases. Generation can cause river depth and current to change, so anglers should never assume conditions will remain constant throughout a fishing trip. Also review the regulations for the specific Lower Mountain Fork section before fishing.

Bottom Line

A popular Broken Bow-area destination for anglers looking to target rainbow and brown trout on Oklahoma’s Lower Mountain Fork River.