Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation

Enhancing and improving the trout fisheries
of the Lower Mountain Fork River
in Southeast Oklahoma

2nd Annual Fish Fry

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

(SEE "MEETINGS" BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION)

RIVER UPDATE 6-13-09

 Generators are off from their 24/7 schedule.

 They should now be on their

normal seasonal summer releases

• Repairs are being made to the Spillway Creek/Cold Hole bridge. 

• We know that they will begin soon making repairs to the Evening Hole.

 
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We invite you to become a part of our family!

The Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation welcomes you to join us in the preservation, enhancement and pure enjoyment of the lower Mountain Fork River trout stream.  We are beginning our seventh year as a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to make this a better fishery.  Please take a few minutes to review updates on projects that have been finished, projects in the works, and projects down the road.  But none of it happens without the help of our generous membership.

Welcome, Members!

It's time to pay your annual dues for 2009.  You can use the red "JOIN-DONATE-WIN" button at the left to do this on-line or you can print out the dues statement to mail.    We thank you for your support!   This year we are offering a "Lifetime" membership for individuals and a "Family Lifetime" membership for families.  If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 580-494-6115.   If you have already paid your 2009 dues, we thank you!!!

Our next meeting will be on Sat., February 28th following our annual ONE FLY EVENT. 

On Sat., June 27th we will have our 2nd Annual Fish Fry at the Stevens Gap Pavilion at Broken Bow Lake. 

We will elect new board members on Saturday, October 17th.

You can see more meeting information by clicking on the "MEETINGS" button.  You can also read minutes of previous meetings and catch up on what's underway.  We hope you will plan to come to our meetings whenever possible. 

Don't forget our 5th ANNUAL ONE FLY EVENT.  You can read about previous events and see what the new rules might be for this year by clicking on the "ONE FLY" button.  This year your registration requires that you be a current member of the LMFRF so don't forget to take care of that, too. 

We encourage you to use the "FORUM" button and chat with other fishermen.

As always, we will be glad to help you with any of your LMFRF business or answer any questions you might have by calling us at 580-494-6115.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation (LMFRF) was founded in 2002 for the sole purpose of enhancement and improvement of the trout fisheries of the lower Mountain Fork River. The LMFRF donates directly to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation by funding particular projects which will improve trout habitat and fly fishing prospects for the anglers who have discovered the lower Mountain Fork River and know of its beauty and its potential for becoming a premier trout stream of the South.

The LMFRF has funded trout habitat projects and rearing stations for both brown and rainbow trout for release in the LMFR trophy water. But the main focus of the LMFRF has been to get cold water from the Broken Bow Reservoir into the river in order to maintain quality water temperature for the trout.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) presents the LMFRF with projects which needs additional funding. The Foundation directors and membership consider each project and vote on its merits. Approved projects are then funded through our donation given directly to the ODWC for 25% of the total approximate cost of the project.  Most projects meet requirements to receive 3 to 1 matching funds through Federal Aide in Sportfish Restoration funds.

The Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation would like to thank the Oklahoma Department of
Wildlife Conservation and the dedicated team of stream supervisors and biologists who have
provided countless hours in studying and working on the trout fishery of the lower
Mountain Fork River to make it the best trout stream in Oklahoma - and in the South!