Saint Francis River (MO) Trip On Saturday 17 August 2024

StateMissouri
RiverSaint Francis River
DateExternal site icon Saturday 17 August 2024
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StartRt E
EndRt E
Distance3 miles
Crew icon CrewFilter icon Weseli, Cooper
ConditionPoor - 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.
Notes icon NotesKayaked down river 1.5 miles and back up river to put in point. Dragging at every riffle. Worth it for the fishing opportunities. Caught a 3.11lb LMB in a slack water stretch and a 18inch 3.34lb SMB on a spot with heavy current. Fish were caught at the downstream side of every riffle.
FishingGreat - 15 - 30 fish caught
Fish icon SpeciesFilter icon Kentucky Spotted Bass
Filter icon Largemouth Bass
Filter icon Smallmouth Bass
Gauge icon GaugePatterson (07037500)
Discharge91
Height4.43
StatusProvisional
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External site icon Duck Duck Go Search
External site icon Missouri Canoe and Floater's Association
External site icon A Paddler's Guide to Missouri (2023)
Source icon SourceCooper Weseli
Trip ID573
Expedition ID443
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