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Mulberry Fork

River fishing  Alabama · 07:01 - 17:58

Mulberry Fork is a river in Alabama. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Striped Bass.

Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
74°
Thu
76%
75°
Fri
84%
78°
Sat
85%
76°
Best day
Sun
81%
69°
Mon
85%
70°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
62°F
Air temp
50°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.25 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Dusk 16:43–18:43

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 00:36–02:36 Major period 12:36–14:36 Minor period 17:39–19:09 Minor period 08:02–09:32

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
50°
07:00
49°
08:00
53°
09:00
60°
10:00
66°
11:00
69°
12:00
72°
13:00
73°
14:00
74°
15:00
74°
16:00
74°
17:00
73°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
75%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
62%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
51%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
44%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass and White Bass.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or black for smallmouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mulberry Fork?

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Blue Catfish and Bluegill.

Do you need a fishing license at Mulberry Fork?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Mulberry Fork?

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Mulberry Fork right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 26%.