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Oklahoma Lower Illinois River

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Oklahoma Lower Illinois River

Oklahoma Lower Illinois River

United States
Year-round fly fishing for multiple species

The Illinois River offers excellent fly fishing for striped bass, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, buffalo, catfish, and other species. Its natural beauty creates an ideal environment for both casual and serious anglers.

Many fishing records have been set on the Lower Illinois, including a 47.8 lb striped bass, rainbow trout, and redhorse.

Trout Stocking Season

The Lower Illinois River is stocked with trout year-round.

Designated Trout Area

A 7.75-mile stretch of the river, from the Tenkiller Ferry Dam to the U.S. 64 bridge near Gore in Sequoyah County, is designated for trout fishing.

Access Points and Facilities

The Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area, specifically the Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit, provides public access to nearly one mile of trout stream and 320 acres of hunting land (see map for details). To reach this area:

  • Drive four miles north of Gore on State Highway 100.
  • Turn east onto County Road E0990 and continue for one mile to the entrance.

Parking is available in designated areas, and the unit is primarily managed for walk-in access.

Four additional public access points are available along the trout stream:

  1. A pool below the dam, ideal for trout fishing even during high power generation.
  2. The River Road Public Access Area, six miles downstream from the dam.
  3. The Gore Landing Public Access Area, managed by the town of Gore, offers camping and boat launch ramps.

Special Fishing Regulations

  • Brown trout: Daily limit of one, minimum 20 inches.
  • Rainbow trout: Daily limit of six, no minimum length.
  • USGS stream gauge to Gravel Pit County Road: Daily limit of one trout, minimum 20 inches.

Fishing Regulations in the Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit

  • Trout fishing: Artificial flies and lures only; barbless hooks required (see Trout Regulations for details).
  • Other species: Single barbed hooks (size 3/0 or larger) with natural bait are permitted. Artificial baits and barbed treble hooks (size 3/0 or larger) may be used when targeting non-trout species.

Fish Species

Common catches include:

  • Brown Trout
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Striped Bass

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The wild trout of Southern Norway

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The Wild Trout of Southern Norway

Norway 🇳🇴
So much water, so much trout.

Lakes and rivers—large or small—are teeming with wild trout. The brown trout (Salmo trutta) is Norway’s most abundant freshwater fish, and Southern Norway is no exception. While brown trout dominate most waterways, they often share their habitat with other salmonids, including the American brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), and common whitefish (Coregonas lavaretus). In the River Otra catchment area, anglers can also encounter two unique species: the Bleka, a relic landlocked Atlantic salmon from the last ice age, and the Otra’s "marble trout," a morph of the native brown trout with distinctive Balkan marble trout markings.

A Land of Water and Wild Fish

One of Norway’s most striking features is its abundance of water. From tiny streams to vast lakes and mighty rivers, nearly every body of water hosts wild brown trout. Southern Norway is no different—here, the combination of pristine landscapes and thriving salmonids creates an angler’s paradise.

A Diverse Fishery

The wild trout of Southern Norway

The mix of salmonid species offers a thrilling fishing experience amid breathtaking scenery. While Southern Norway’s trout are relatively small by Norwegian standards—due to the region’s low-pH, limestone-free waters—patience and skill can still yield impressive catches. Though most trout weigh under 1 kg, specimens exceeding 4–6 kg are caught annually.

Feeding Habits and Fly Fishing

Trout can be selective feeders, but locating them usually guarantees action. While they often rise to surface insects, only about 10% of their feeding occurs at the surface. Subsurface tactics are typically more productive, though a well-presented dry fly—like a skittering caddis—can trigger explosive strikes.

A Fly Fisher’s Dream Destination

With its proximity to mainland Europe, minimal fishing pressure, abundant wild trout populations, and diverse waterways, Southern Norway is a premier destination for fly fishers.

Species Spotlight

The following species are the primary focus of this article:

  • Arctic Char
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout

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Valtellina (Italian Alps)

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Valtellina (Italian Alps), Italy

Hundreds of mountain streams and lakes dot the Italian Alps.

Valtellina boasts 110 alpine lakes, 220 mountain streams, and 24 reservoirs, offering 1,250 kilometers of fishable water. This makes it an ideal fly-fishing destination—you could spend weeks here without exhausting all the fishing opportunities. Located north/northeast of Lake Como, the valley is also perfect for combining fishing with a holiday.

Valtellina (Italian Alps)

Species
While more species may inhabit the area, this page highlights the following:

  • Brown Trout
  • Grayling
  • Rainbow Trout

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L’Ellé de Barrégant

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L’Elle de Barrégant
France

A stunning small stream ideal for lower aftma classes, offering brown trout.

From the chapel, descend to the river and soon find yourself in an idyllic setting. The stream presents a challenge due to submerged boulders and overhanging branches.

You’ll primarily encounter small trout here. A riverside path allows for easy exploration.

Fish Species

L'Ellé de Barrégant

While other species may inhabit the area, this description focuses on:

  • Brown Trout

For more details: https://www.parcours-de-peche-morbihan.fr/carte-peche/l-elle-de-barregant-a-grand-pont

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Florida Sarasota Mangoves

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Florida Sarasota Mangroves
United States
West Florida Bay: From Sea Trout to Tarpon

At the northernmost point of Sarasota Bay lies Cortez, Florida’s oldest working fishing village. The surrounding flats are ideal for targeting inshore gamefish, such as redfish and large seatrout in shallow waters. Deeper channels and mangrove islands also hold a healthy population of snook.

Sarasota Bay offers diverse fly-fishing opportunities. Long Bar, a historic sandbar dividing the bay’s southern two-thirds from the northern third, is a prime spot for redfish, seatrout, snook, and tarpon during seasonal runs. The clear waters provide excellent sight-fishing conditions for fly anglers.

South of Sarasota Bay, Roberts Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, and Blackburn Bay offer sheltered waters, ideal for fly fishing. While snook, redfish, and seatrout are the primary targets, juvenile tarpon can also be found during certain seasons.

Fish Species

The following species are commonly targeted in this area:

  • Redfish
  • Seatrout
  • Tarpon

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      • Florida Sarasota Mangoves

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