Big Piney River (Missouri)

Trips for Big Piney River (Missouri)

Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Gauge	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
2004-05-16	Six Crossings	Ross	Total trip distance: 4.7 miles4.7	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	575	3.75	None	None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Ince, Brianne No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 575 Height: 3.75 Source: Edmond
2020-06-25	Sand Shoals	Boiling Spring	Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	486	3.35	None	None Feistner, John Fiestner, S Lamb, J Lamb, L Osborn, C Osborn, M Schroeppel, B Schroeppel, K Water was nearly perfect at this float level. Had six kayaks and one canoe. Dragged in just a few places and most of the low areas were easy to read. It would seem a three inch drop in the water level would make for a float that would take more care getting through the low spots. Overall, a great day and a pretty float. Did not see another boat on the river. USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 486 Height: 3.35 Source: Feistner
2019-07-10	Slabtown	Ross Bridge	Total trip distance: 17.0 miles17.0	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	317	2.93	Fair	SMB Voltz, Amy Voltz, David Voltz, James Voltz, Peggy Camped on sandbar, saw no one for two days. (Combined two-day trip record.) USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 317 Height: 2.93 Source: Voltz
2014-12-14	Mason Bridge	Slabtown	Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	253	2.92	None	None Ligon, Day McKnight, Don McKnight, Jen No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 253 Height: 2.92 Source: Ligon
2015-09-12	Boiling Springs	Mason Bridge	Total trip distance: 15.0 miles6.0	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	225	2.80	Good	KSB LSF RB SMB Fillmore, Brian Ligon, Day No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 225 Height: 2.80 Source: Fillmore
2015-09-13	Mason Bridge	Slabtown	Total trip distance: 15.0 miles9.0	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	217	2.77	Good	KSB LSF RB SMB Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Keith No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 217 Height: 2.77 Source: Fillmore
2016-09-03	Boiling Springs	Mason Bridge	Total trip distance: 28.4 miles6.0	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	197	2.85	Poor	RB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Van Someren, Tom Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie The water level was good through most areas. There were a few tricky sections, including one where we pulled the canoes through manually. There were several very long, still pools in this section (and further downstream as well). USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 197 Height: 2.85 Source: Edmond
2016-09-03	Mason Bridge	Hazelton Spring (A)	Total trip distance: 28.4 miles4.3	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	197	2.85	None	None Van Someren, Tom Camped out Saturday night just above Hazelton Spring (mile 36.1). USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 197 Height: 2.85 Source: Van Someren
2016-09-04	Hazelton Spring (A)	Six Crossings (B)	Total trip distance: 28.4 miles14.9	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	192	2.83	Fair	RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Camped out Sunday on a small sand bar at mile 51 (37.643281, -92.060840). USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 192 Height: 2.83 Source: Van Someren
2016-09-05	Six Crossings (B)	Ross Bridge	Total trip distance: 28.4 miles3.2	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	187	2.81	None	None Van Someren, Tom This section had way too many long, slow, lake-ish pools with virtually no current. USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 187 Height: 2.81 Source: Van Someren
2003-08-16	Sandy Shoals	Boiling Springs	Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5	Good	Big Piney (06930000)	125	2.42	None	None Ballard, Christina Ballard, Kevin Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Rich Edmond, Susie Grote, Jordan Hays, Chloe Hays, Kim Houseworth, Bart Houseworth, Julie Parker, Mike Parker, Teriann Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo Storts, Todd No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 125 Height: 2.42 Source: Edmond

Date

Start

End

Distance

Condition

Gauge

Discharge

Height

Fishing

Details

2004-05-16

Six Crossings

Ross

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

575

3.75

None

2020-06-25

Sand Shoals

Boiling Spring

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

486

3.35

None

2019-07-10

Slabtown

Ross Bridge

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

317

2.93

Fair

2014-12-14

Mason Bridge

Slabtown

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

253

2.92

None

2015-09-12

Boiling Springs

Mason Bridge

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

225

2.80

Good

2015-09-13

Mason Bridge

Slabtown

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

217

2.77

Good

2016-09-03

Boiling Springs

Mason Bridge

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

197

2.85

Poor

2016-09-03

Mason Bridge

Hazelton Spring (A)

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

197

2.85

None

2016-09-04

Hazelton Spring (A)

Six Crossings (B)

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

192

2.83

Fair

2016-09-05

Six Crossings (B)

Ross Bridge

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

187

2.81

None

2003-08-16

Sandy Shoals

Boiling Springs

Good

Big Piney (06930000)

125

2.42

None

A total of 11 rows are displayed.

Miles	87.1
Trips	7
People	46
Dates	10
Years	7
Months	6
Rows	11
Sources	6

Miles

87.1

Trips

People

Dates

Years

Months

Rows

Sources

Condition Descriptions

Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.
High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.
Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.
Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.
Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.
Potential - Evaluative discharge ratings do not exist for this gauge and water level. However, the current discharge is at or above the historic median value for today's date, indicating that conditions might be sufficient for a successful trip.
Unknown - A value of unknown indicates that enough information has not yet been gathered to determine a rating at the current river level. Review gauge and river data for more information.

Classic Trip List

The classic River Trips application is still available for use. It is updated with the new system using a data retrofit. It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.

Big Piney River (Missouri)

Trips for Big Piney River (Missouri)

Trip Summary for Big Piney River (Missouri)

Condition Descriptions

Fishing Conditions

Fish Species

Notes

Classic Trip List