Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    County Road 97 Crossingon Locust Fork

    Multiple riffles and pocket-water stretches within reasonable wading distance from the road.
    Locust Fork reportDirections33.8986°N, 86.6554°W
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    What's working on Locust Fork

    1. 01Overcast skies and mild 71°F temperatures create favorable fall fishing conditions.
    2. 02Subsurface action is prime for bass targeting hellgrammites, crayfish, and baitfish.
    3. 03Topwater opportunities may arise on warmer, calmer afternoons with Popping Bugs.
    4. 04Focus on rocky runs, current breaks, and structural elements in the upper sections.
    5. 05Slower retrieves with pauses are key for enticing strikes from cooler-water bass.

    What to tie on at County Road 97 Crossing

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Hellgrammite Fly

    #4#6#8

    Hellgrammites (dobsonfly larvae) are a substantial and consistent food source for bass in rocky river sections, active throughout spring.

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    Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)

    #4#6#8

    A highly versatile streamer, effective year-round for predatory bass as they become more active in warming spring waters, imitating leeches and baitfish.

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    Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)

    #4#6#8

    Effectively imitates baitfish, a primary food source for smallmouth and spotted bass, especially as they feed aggressively in fall.

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    Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)

    #4#6#8

    A classic and versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, consistent food sources for predatory bass in the cooler fall water.

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    Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)

    #14#16

    Crayfish are a primary food source for bass in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern in fall as bass look for larger meals.

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    Clouser Minnow (Bass)

    #1/0#2#4

    Mimics baitfish, a primary food source for bass in clear to slightly off-color water. Chartreuse/white is a classic and effective color for predatory bass.

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    Crayfish (Fly)

    #2#4#6

    Crayfish are a critical food source for all bass species, especially in rocky river environments like Locust Fork. They will be active in late spring.

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    Damsel Nymph (Olive)

    #14#16#18

    Damsel nymphs become highly active in late spring and summer, found in weed beds where bass forage.

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    Hopper Juan

    #6#8#10#12

    Mid-summer through early fall along grassy banks, a crucial food source for bass.

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