Barren Fork Creek

Brian Wise is fishing a likely run on the Barren Fork Creekk in 2008.

Brian Wise is fishing a likely run on the Barren Fork Creek in 2008.

Description of Water

The Barren Fork Creek flows from County Road AD to its confluence with Sinking Creek. The stream itself flows through some private land is pretty tight quarters with close casts and small rods the order of the day. This stream is comparable in size to Mill Creek and Spring Creek, and the trout are also comparable in size. This stream is not for the faint of heart and you are chasing trout that have survived unmolested by progress for more than 100 years. If you fish this water, remember C&R is the order of the day.

Popular Access Points

  1. Barren Fork Creek — Hwy A Walk-In Access (Google Earth Download) (Garmin Waypoint Download)
  2. Barren Fork Creek — Hwy 250-B Walk-In Access (Google Earth Download) (Garmin Waypoint Download)
  3. Barren Fork Creek — Confluence With Sinking Creek (Google Earth Download) (Garmin Waypoint Download)

Maps of Stream

  1. Missouri Department of Conservation Map of Barren Fork Creek

USGS Stream Flow Data

  1. There are no USGS Stream Gauges on this stream at this time.

Recommended Fly Patterns

  1. Mohair Leech (Size: #10)(Color: Olive)
  2. Tungsten B.H. Zebra Midge (Size: #18)(Color: Olive)

Stream Specific Links

  1. Weather.com Weather Forecast for Area

Photos of Stream

2008-11-28pic041(Barren Fork)(resized)

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2008-11-28pic039(Barren Fork)(resized)

2008-11-28pic060(Barren Fork)(resized)

2008-11-28pic062(Barren Fork)(resized)