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2020-09-19 | MO | Bates County Drainage Ditch | Old Town Access | Old Town Access | Total trip distance: 7.3 miles4.1 | Good | None | None Bass, Neil Edmond, Brian We moved the turtle traps to the drainage ditch the next day and then paddled a couple of miles upstream looking for turtles and snakes. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2020-09-20 | MO | Bates County Drainage Ditch | Old Town Access | Old Town Access | Total trip distance: 7.3 miles0.7 | Good | None | None Bass, Neil Edmond, Brian We checked the turtle traps and they were all empty. Then, we paddled downstream of the boat ramp to check out a rocky riffle area where we found a Yellowbelly Watersnake, several Western Ribbonsnakes, lots of Southern Leopard Frogs, and maybe a few Plains Leopard Frogs. We also found Northern Cricket Frogs here and a Bullfrog, Northern Cricket Frogs, and Southern Leopard Frogs at the boat ramp. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2009-08-19 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Low | Excellent | SMB RB LSF BLG Fillmore, Brian Ligon, Day No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 77 Height: 1.81 Source: Fillmore |
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2009-08-22 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Poor | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 74 Height: 1.79 Source: Edmond |
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2015-04-21 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Good | SMB RB Coroleuski, Linda Edmond, Brian Ligon, Day McKnight, Don The river level was nearly perfect although there were a few places where the water level was a bit low. I wouldn't want to float this river any lower than this, except as a good fishing trip. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 210 Height: 2.63 Source: Edmond |
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2016-07-16 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Excellent | LSF GSF LMB SMB RB Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Van Someren, Tom This was an excellent float trip. The water was nearly perfect (a little bit higher would have been nice but it was fantastic just like this). Joe caught more than 50 fish. I caught nearly 30 or more. Even when we didn't catch anything, we could feel fish hitting the lure. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 276 Height: 3.15 Source: Edmond |
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2017-04-01 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Good | LSF SMB Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom The water was still high but coming down. It was relatively clear but still murky. At about 2/3 and 3/4, there were at least three tree obstacles that would have blocked us at a lower water level. Fortunately, there is an outfitter at Brownbranch that does some work clearing the river. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 532 Height: 4.01 Source: Edmond |
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2018-09-02 | MO | Beaver Creek | Bradleyville | Sam Day Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | None | None Henderson, Barry Kendall Miller Winslow Good water, tight sunken channel, not a lot of scraping. Some log jams, and tricky spots. Both accesses were pretty tight. Put in at Bradleyville, down Church Street, then left on gravel road behind house, through field, under bridge. Take out was just as tight, but few cars there. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 153 Height: 2.86 Source: Henderson |
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2019-04-21 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Fair | BLG GSF SMB Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Dudenhoffer, Todd Van Someren, Tom The water level was absolutely STELLAR, moving along great the entire length. No obstructions in the river, either. While the number of fish we caught placed us in the "fair" region we all judged the fishing as "poor". Note too: Beaver Creek Canoe Rental is charging floaters a $10 per boat "Access fee" to put in there. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 496 Height: 3.96 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-05-25 | MO | Beaver Creek | Jackson Mill | CR 437 | Total trip distance: 9.2 miles9.2 | Good | Great | GSF RB SMB Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grindstaff, Brian Grindstaff, Nathaniel Hayes, Katie Larsen, Lisa Travers, Gina Tuter, Kristin Van Someren, Tom The water level on this trip was nearly perfect. There is no access at MO 76 despite the guidebook information. We put in at Jackson Hollow instead. The takeout is now gated and the landowner there is not friendly to paddlers (as we were told by some locals). USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 629 Height: 4.43 Source: Edmond |
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2019-06-14 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Fair | GSF LMB LSF SMB Bartlett, Renee Bullard, Loring Jones, Marianne Knowlton, Laurie Siegfried, Beth The 2019 Flag Day Float had near perfect weather. Water levels were great. No major obstacles. Absolutely no crowds, didn't see another group all day. Fishing was fair. Was literally "spanked" by a fish. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 258 Height: 3.35 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-04-21 | MO | Beaver Creek | Bradleyville | Sam Day Road | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This is the float that will forever be known as the "Fuck the Beaver" float. It begins with a huge sinkhole full of mud near the put in requiring a portage of 50 yards or so to the water. (Note: walking thru the sinkhole may result in the loss of your shoes.) Just downriver from the put in, a downed tree makes a tricky obstacle. We ended up with two boats tipped over. Otherwise, this was a quick, pretty stretch of river with only one or two other minor obstacles, the last of which claimed my hat, sunglasses and lawn chair. Fishing is unknown since my new birthday pole was broken in 3 pieces on this float. This section was fairly busy with multiple groups of floaters. However, we did find a nice shaded gravel bar for a wonderful lunch. In addition, there were lots of long, low water level stretches that did not require portage at this level but that might make this section less than ideal at a lower level. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 511 Height: 3.81 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-11-28 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Good | SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 442 Height: 4.02 Source: Barton |
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2021-05-08 | MO | Beaver Creek | CR 437 | Brownbranch | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | High | Great | LMB RB RSF SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott We had the creek to ourselves on a Saturday due to rain falling in the morning. The water was up and flowing a little too fast for adequate fishing conditions, but we still caught tons of rock bass and smallmouth. There were a couple of tricky portages around some trees and rapids, but overall it turned into a beautiful afternoon on the water. I would recommend the area below Brownbranch for better fishing. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 679 Height: 4.60 Source: Barton |
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2022-09-04 | MO | Beaver Creek | Sam Day Road | Hoot Owl Hollow (A) | Total trip distance: 11.4 miles7.7 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian This was an overnight trip with just the four of us. Water levels looked good for Beaver Creek and it was close so we decided to give it a try (the Northfork, our original destination, was flooding with the recent rain events). I was surprised to see the water murky, almost muddy. The shuttle to Long Creek Road was more than an hour as it was not direct. We stopped for an extended period at Brushy Creek which was a cool, clear stream that mixed with the muddy waters of Beaver Creek. We ate lunch and made our way to the camp site just above Hoot Owl Hollow. Dinner was burgers, mac and cheese, broccoli / sugar snap peas / mushrooms, and s'mores for dessert. Although the night was clear and fairly warm, we were tired and didn't stay up late. The water level on this day was not that high despite the murkiness of the water. It didn't warrant a "High" rating although it was really running down at Long Creek. I think we managed to get on the river as it was dropping rapidly (see the difference in water level between the two days). Alex and I ran the shuttle, Joseph and Julian stayed behind. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 368 Height: 3.86 Source: Edmond |
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2022-09-05 | MO | Beaver Creek | Hoot Owl Hollow (A) | Long Creek Road | Total trip distance: 11.4 miles3.7 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian We packed up camp and left the gravel bar shortly before 1000 hours after a breakfast of sausage / egg / cheese English muffin sandwiches and chocolate chip muffins. We were running low on water so I thawed the frozen water bottles I had in the cooler. It worked fine since we had eaten most of the food that needed refrigeration and the freezer packs were holding out. The river water had cleared considerably but was still flowing well. Because the river ended up in several braided channels, we did have some difficulty with dragging at riffles in a few places. There were also some dangerous areas, including a riffle that would have been impossible to navigate successfully in even a kayak. We avoided these and nobody tipped over although I scraped past a root wad and ended up with a minor contusion on the top of my head and lost my paddle in the process. Luckily, Alex retrieved it for me. We stopped in a few places to get out and explore and swim. We were at the takeout by 1300 hours. Since everyone had to fit in the car, we packed the gear in an upright canoe and repacked at the put-in to have a good trip home. We arrived at home by 1700 hours after a stop at Andy's on South Campbell. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 169 Height: 3.43 Source: Edmond |
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2024-06-19 | MO | Beaver Creek | Brownbranch | Bradleyville | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Excellent | GSF KSB LMB LSF RB SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott On the river at 0800 and off at 1730 with sunny skies and a high of 88 degrees. The cost to put in at Brownbranch is about $10, so budget accordingly. The water level was ideal for fishing and floating. There was a slight stain to the water, which was in part to the creek still coming down from a flood the week prior. A few new trees were down in the water from the recent flood, which made a few technical spots to paddle through. Also, if the water level is any lower than this, there are many riffles that would need to be waded, with slick rocks as a hazard. The final riffle into Bradleyville is a real doozy, so be careful when making that last descent. Most fish were caught using finesse patterns, targeting structure found in the deeper and shaded areas of the creek channel. We caught mostly 10"-12" smallies with a few over 14" and lots of Ozark bass. Overall between Dad and myself, we caught over 100 fish on the day. One of the best fishing floats in Ozarks. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 241 Height: 3.65 Source: Barton |
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2009-05-08 | MO | Big Creek | MO 143 | Saint Francis River | Total trip distance: 11.6 miles11.3 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Sam Baker State Park (07037300) Discharge: 497 Height: 2.94 Source: Edmond |
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2003-08-16 | MO | Big Piney River | Sandy Shoals | Boiling Springs | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | 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 |
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2004-05-16 | MO | Big Piney River | Six Crossings | Ross | Total trip distance: 4.7 miles4.7 | Good | 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 |
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2014-12-14 | MO | Big Piney River | Mason Bridge | Slabtown | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | 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 |
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2015-09-12 | MO | Big Piney River | Boiling Springs | Mason Bridge | Total trip distance: 15.0 miles6.0 | Good | 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 |
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2015-09-13 | MO | Big Piney River | Mason Bridge | Slabtown | Total trip distance: 15.0 miles9.0 | Good | 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 |
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2016-09-03 | MO | Big Piney River | Boiling Springs | Mason Bridge | Total trip distance: 28.4 miles6.0 | Good | 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 |
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2016-09-03 | MO | Big Piney River | Mason Bridge | Hazelton Spring (A) | Total trip distance: 28.4 miles4.3 | Good | 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 |
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2016-09-04 | MO | Big Piney River | Hazelton Spring (A) | Six Crossings (B) | Total trip distance: 28.4 miles14.9 | Good | 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 |
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2016-09-05 | MO | Big Piney River | Six Crossings (B) | Ross Bridge | Total trip distance: 28.4 miles3.2 | Good | 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 |
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2019-07-10 | MO | Big Piney River | Slabtown | Ross Bridge | Total trip distance: 17.0 miles17.0 | Good | 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 |
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2020-06-25 | MO | Big Piney River | Sand Shoals | Boiling Spring | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | 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 |
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2022-05-22 | MO | Big Piney River | Dogs Bluff | Mineral Springs | Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 | High | Poor | BLG Cole, Will None USGS Gauge Data:Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 1840 Height: 5.23 Source: Cole |
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2020-07-05 | MO | Big River | Merrill Horse | Browns Ford | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | None Bray, Matt Hulsey, Derek Water was not up but very muddy with visibility under a foot. USGS Gauge Data:Richwoods (07018100) Discharge: 572 Height: 3.79 Source: Bray |
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2005-05-29 | MO | Big Sugar Creek | Cyclone | Big Elk Camp | Total trip distance: 9.9 miles9.9 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Powell (07188653) Discharge: 130 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2013-06-27 | MO | Big Sugar Creek | Mac's Big Rock | Sugar Island | Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 | Low | Fair | SMB KSB LSF Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Keith Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Powell (07188653) Discharge: 39 Height: 3.90 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-11-10 | MO | Big Sugar Creek | Deep Ford | Elk River | Total trip distance: 4.1 miles4.1 | Good | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Powell (07188653) Discharge: 48 Height: 4.28 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-10-15 | MO | Big Sugar Creek | Powell | Cyclone (B) | Total trip distance: 14.6 miles9.6 | Good | Fair | LMB LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom The water level rating should actually be right between low and good. There was still enough water to navigate, but I had to push through several low water gravel bar-ish areas. Got bit by a spider on my right side under my arm. USGS Gauge Data:Powell (07188653) Discharge: 81 Height: 5.10 Source: Van Someren |
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2016-10-16 | MO | Big Sugar Creek | Cyclone (B) | Deep Ford | Total trip distance: 14.6 miles5.0 | Good | Fair | LMB LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom The water level rating should actually be right between low and good. There was still enough water to navigate, but I had to push through several low water gravel bar-ish areas. Got bit by a spider on my right side under my arm. USGS Gauge Data:Powell (07188653) Discharge: 66 Height: 4.99 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-05-30 | MO | Big Sugar Creek | Creekside | Pineville | Total trip distance: 17.2 miles17.2 | Good | None | None Crowder, Melissa Very good float. This did run quickly but the way was open and the water was only a little turbid. USGS Gauge Data:Powell (07188653) Discharge: 341 Height: 6.42 Source: Crowder |
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2020-06-06 | MO | Big Sugar Creek | Cyclone | Sugar Island | Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4 | Good | None | None Crowder, Melissa Much slower than previous weekend. Still floatable but slower. Dragging was avoidable. USGS Gauge Data:Powell (07188653) Discharge: 182 Height: 5.88 Source: Crowder |
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2016-11-12 | MO | Black River | Mill Creek | Bluff Cave | Total trip distance: 14.3 miles8.3 | Good | Poor | SMB Coroleuski, Linda Fillmore, Brian Ligon, Day Beautiful river with excellent water clarity. Fishing was tough under bluebird skies. Camped on gravel bar just downstream of a spring coming from a cave on the bluff. USGS Gauge Data:Annapolis (07061500) Discharge: 192 Height: 4.18 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-11-13 | MO | Black River | Bluff Cave | Rt K | Total trip distance: 14.3 miles6.0 | Good | Poor | LMB Coroleuski, Linda Fillmore, Brian Ligon, Day Cold night of camping but beautiful day of floating. USGS Gauge Data:Annapolis (07061500) Discharge: 189 Height: 4.17 Source: Fillmore |
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2021-10-17 | MO | Black River | Markham Springs | Hammer | Total trip distance: 2.7 miles2.7 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Williamsville (07062575) Discharge: 507 Height: 3.40 Source: Turner |
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2006-07-15 | OK | Blue River | OK 7 | Hughes Crossing | Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 | Low | Excellent | KSB SMB LMB Fillmore, Brian Graves, Grant Munn, Casey Many small waterfalls must be portaged. Tough float but worth it for the fishing. USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 35 Height: Source: Fillmore |
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2012-05-04 | OK | Blue River | OK 22 | Durant Dam | Total trip distance: 10.1 miles10.1 | Good | Good | SMB KSB CCF LSF Fillmore, Brian Cooper, Matt Lewis, Shane No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 47 Height: 5.65 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-06-06 | OK | Blue River | Harris Ranch Road | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | High | None | None Fillmore, Brian Ligon, Day Moore, Dan Jarod No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 819 Height: 7.45 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-07-12 | OK | Blue River | Coatsworth Road | OK 7 | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Low | Great | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Gastineau, Kyler Jackson, Antonio White, Aaron No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 38 Height: 5.61 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-07-26 | OK | Blue River | Coatsworth Road | OK 7 | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Low | Great | SMB KSB LMB Fillmore, Brian Graves, Grant Jones, Alex No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 42 Height: 5.64 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-08-17 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 | Low | Great | SMB KSB LMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 40 Height: 5.62 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-08-23 | OK | Blue River | Cheadle Rd | OK 48 | Total trip distance: 3.8 miles3.8 | Good | Great | SMB KSB CCF LSF Fillmore, Brian Simmons, Ralph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 34 Height: 5.59 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-10-19 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Harris Ranch Road | Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 | Low | Good | SMB LMB KSB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 26 Height: 5.53 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-10-21 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Harris Ranch Road | Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 | Low | Good | SMB LMB GSF Fillmore, Brian Oliver, Scott No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 25 Height: 5.52 Source: Fillmore |
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2015-07-17 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 | Good | Great | KSB LSB SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day Spangler, S Thompson, Denise No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 302 Height: 6.45 Source: Fillmore |
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2015-07-28 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Harris Ranch Road | Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 | Good | Fair | LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Hefner, Reagan No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 221 Height: 6.23 Source: Fillmore |
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2015-08-04 | OK | Blue River | Harris Ranch Road | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Great | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian LeDoux, Brandon No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 190 Height: 6.14 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-03-16 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Harris Ranch Road | Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 | Good | Fair | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Gallegos, Daniel Smith, Matt No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 225 Height: 6.23 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-07-01 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 | Good | Excellent | SMB LMB KSB GSF Edmond, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Brian Hallmark, Larissa Ligon, Day Ligon, Guerdon Sardina, Krissy Thompson, Denise Van Someren, Tom This stretch had several challenging rapids. The flow was pretty good but several times, we got stuck on the bedrock and had to scoot through or pull the boats out. Fishing was obviously great, but more water would have made this a more exciting kayaking adventure. USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 178 Height: 6.04 Source: Edmond |
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2016-07-04 | OK | Blue River | Harris Ranch Road | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Excellent | LMB KSB SMB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca From Brian Fillmore: We had so much fun on the Blue with you guys. Rebecca and I went back on July 4th. I landed 50 bass that day, one of my best days ever! USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 163 Height: 6.01 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-07-08 | OK | Blue River | Harris Ranch Road | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Great | LMB KSB SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Sardina, Krissy Spangler, Sarah From Brian Fillmore: Only 20 bass today for me but everyone caught fish so it was a great time. USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 144 Height: 5.97 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-07-16 | OK | Blue River | Coatsworth Road | OK 7 | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Low | Good | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Graves, Alex Graves, Grant Hallmark, Larissa Hefner, Reagan Last part of the float is difficult because of portages over small falls. USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 131 Height: 5.96 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-07-19 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Harris Ranch Road | Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 | Good | Fair | LMB SMB GSF Fillmore, Brian Lyons, Matt Float was good but getting close to low. USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 114 Height: 5.91 Source: Fillmore |
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2018-04-20 | OK | Blue River | Harris Ranch Road | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Great | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 137 Height: 5.90 Source: Fillmore |
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2018-05-12 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Coatsworth Road | Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 | Good | Good | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian White, Aaron White, Arik No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 156 Height: 6.06 Source: Fillmore |
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2020-07-15 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Harris Ranch Road | Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 | Low | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Vivien No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 101 Height: 5.90 Source: Fillmore |
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2021-06-19 | OK | Blue River | Harris Ranch Road | Coatsworth | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Great | KSB LMB SMB Evans, Hanna Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Vivien No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 157 Height: 6.05 Source: Fillmore |
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2024-06-01 | OK | Blue River | US 377 | Coatsworth | Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 | Good | Excellent | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Lovelace, Ethan No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Connerville (07332390) Discharge: 152 Height: 5.99 Source: Fillmore |
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2020-07-12 | MO | Bourbeuse River | Mill Rock Ford | Wenkel Ford | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | Good | LMB SMB Bray, Matt McCullough, Brayden No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Union (07016500) Discharge: 293 Height: 2.54 Source: Bray |
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2010-07-03 | MO | Bryant Creek | Sycamore | Cook | Total trip distance: 14.1 miles14.1 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07058000) Discharge: 309 Height: 3.86 Source: Edmond |
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2014-05-04 | MO | Bryant Creek | Bell School | MO 95 (B) | Total trip distance: 9.6 miles5.0 | Good | Fair | RB SMB LSF GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore Rebecca Actually camped about five miles downstream of the MO 95 bridge. USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07058000) Discharge: 341 Height: 3.85 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-05-05 | MO | Bryant Creek | MO 95 (B) | Sycamore | Total trip distance: 9.6 miles4.6 | Good | Fair | RB SMB LMB LSF GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Actually camped about five miles downstream of the MO 95 bridge. USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07058000) Discharge: 331 Height: 3.82 Source: Fillmore |
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2022-08-14 | MO | Bryant Creek | Bertha Ford | MO 95 | Total trip distance: 4.7 miles4.7 | Low | Fair | SMB JG, Mona, H, Big, Ashley, Ben, Kenzi, Swing Low and hot, but nice day for multiple swim breaks, especially at the Spring Creek confluence. USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07058000) Discharge: 242 Height: 4.11 Source: Henley |
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2023-05-21 | MO | Bryant Creek | Hodgson Mill | Warren Bridge | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | Poor | None Hendersons Winslows Excellent level, fast flows on a wider river without much strainer or hydraulic threats. USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07058000) Discharge: 582 Height: 5.04 Source: Henderson |
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2003-05-31 | AR | Buffalo River | Steel Creek | Kyles | Total trip distance: 10.0 miles10.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph UU Church Group See water level information in the Notes section. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2010-10-09 | AR | Buffalo River | Carver | Mount Hersey | Total trip distance: 15.3 miles6.8 | Low | Great | SMB RB LSF BLG Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 57 Height: 3.79 Source: Fillmore |
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2010-10-10 | AR | Buffalo River | Mount Hersey | Woolum | Total trip distance: 15.3 miles8.5 | Low | Great | SMB RB LSF BLG Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 55 Height: 3.78 Source: Fillmore |
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2011-10-11 | AR | Buffalo River | Gilbert | Red Bluff | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 | Low | Good | SMB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 44 Height: 3.47 Source: Fillmore |
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2011-10-12 | AR | Buffalo River | Red Bluff | Little Rocky Creek | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 | Low | Great | SMB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 47 Height: 3.49 Source: Fillmore |
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2011-10-13 | AR | Buffalo River | Little Rocky Creek | Maumee South | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 | Low | Great | SMB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 47 Height: 3.49 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-05-11 | AR | Buffalo River | Ponca | Kyles (B) | Total trip distance: 23.8 miles9.0 | Good | Fair | SMB RB LSF GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 195 Height: 2.52 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-05-12 | AR | Buffalo River | Kyles (B) | Erbie (A) | Total trip distance: 23.8 miles9.0 | Good | Fair | SMB RB LSF GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 164 Height: 2.41 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-05-13 | AR | Buffalo River | Erbie (A) | Pruitt | Total trip distance: 23.8 miles5.8 | Good | Fair | SMB RB LSF GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 143 Height: 2.33 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-10-08 | AR | Buffalo River | Dillard's Ferry | Ingram Creek (B) | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles4.5 | Good | Fair | SMB RB LSF GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 96 Height: 2.53 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-10-09 | AR | Buffalo River | Ingram Creek (B) | Rush | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles4.5 | Good | Fair | SMB RB LSF GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 96 Height: 2.53 Source: Fillmore |
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2015-06-27 | AR | Buffalo River | Tyler Bend | Gilbert | Total trip distance: 5.6 miles5.6 | Good | None | None Beaver, Laura Seever, Mike Seever, Natalie This trip was reported by Natalie null. She stated that they didn't drag anywhere and took the trip in about 3 hours, half of the estimate given to them. USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 2470 Height: 7.41 Source: Seever |
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2015-11-08 | AR | Buffalo River | Rush Landing | Fish Trap Creek | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles6.9 | Good | Great | LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 258 Height: 3.20 Source: Fillmore |
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2015-11-09 | AR | Buffalo River | Fish Trap Creek | Leatherwood Creek | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles9.3 | Good | Good | LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 243 Height: 3.17 Source: Fillmore |
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2015-11-10 | AR | Buffalo River | Leatherwood Creek | White River (B) | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles7.1 | Good | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 224 Height: 3.13 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-03-15 | AR | Buffalo River | Ponca | Kyles | Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 | Good | None | None Amburn, Andrea Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Van Someren, Tom The water level was nearly perfect for this trip. There were a few places where kayaks dragged the gravel or some rocks but the current was swift nearly the entire time and most riffles were easily navigated. USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 449 Height: 3.31 Source: Edmond |
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2016-08-25 | AR | Buffalo River | Rush Landing | Fish Trap Creek | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles6.9 | Good | Good | LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Wylee Javorsek, Rachel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 0 Height: 4.06 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-08-26 | AR | Buffalo River | Fish Trap Creek | Leatherwood Creek | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles9.3 | Good | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Wylee Javorsek, Rachel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 0 Height: 3.91 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-08-27 | AR | Buffalo River | Leatherwood Creek | Elephant's Head | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles2.8 | Good | Good | LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Wylee Javorsek, Rachel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 0 Height: 3.77 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-08-28 | AR | Buffalo River | Elephant's Head | White River | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles4.3 | Good | Poor | LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Wylee Javorsek, Rachel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 0 Height: 3.70 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-11-26 | AR | Buffalo River | Maumee North | Spring Creek | Total trip distance: 9.4 miles4.4 | Low | Poor | LMB Brown, Steve Coroleuski, Linda Torissi, Chris Van Someren, Tom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 405 Height: 3.54 Source: Van Someren |
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2016-11-27 | AR | Buffalo River | Spring Creek Bluff | Dillard's Ferry | Total trip distance: 9.4 miles5.0 | Low | Poor | LMB Brown, Steve Coroleuski, Linda Torissi, Chris Van Someren, Tom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 336 Height: 3.42 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-02-19 | AR | Buffalo River | Ponca | Kyles | Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 | Good | None | None Acharya, Sreekanth Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Arnold, Al Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah Water level was okay, not great, but still worthy of a marginally 'Good' rating. Our boats ran into may many hidden rocks, and the less experienced kayaker got stuck on low gravel bars a few times. But the current was still moving along sufficiently. We got in the water at 11:40 and arrived at Kyle's at 5:30. A flat tire on the kayak trailer, along with a couple spills by Cynthia and Andrea in the canoe, prevented us from being able to hike in to Hemmed-In Hollow. USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 148 Height: 2.58 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-03-22 | AR | Buffalo River | Ponca | Kyles | Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 | Good | None | None Arnold, Al Bartlett, Renee Bullard, Loring Jones, Marianne Siegfried, Beth Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah The weather today was excellent for a day on the Buffalo. The water level could have been higher to make this a perfect trip, but there was still enough flow to give it a 'Good' rating. Lots of half hidden rocks for the less experienced kayaker (as well as experienced floater) to get stuck on. Late in the day we had to help do a minor rescue of a father-daughter who capsized their canoe .3 of a mile upstream from Kyle's (they were two cold soaked and shivering floaters). We got in the water at 10:40 and arrived at Kyle's at just after 18:00, which included a hike in to Hemmed-In Hollow. USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 144 Height: 3.14 Source: Van Someren |
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2021-05-15 | AR | Buffalo River | Baker Ford | Gilbert | Total trip distance: 9.7 miles9.7 | Good | None | None Feistner Osborn Water was absolutely perfect for floating. We put in around 10 and took out around 3. River was moderately crowded for a Friday. The agents checked some boats for life vests prior to putting in a Baker. Also, several pickups that were non-4WD got stuck on the gravel bar at Gilbert. I ended up having to pull one out that was blocking the main drive area. Based on that, 2WD vehicles should park with care at the take out location. USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 1160 Height: 5.60 Source: Feistner |
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2022-06-02 | AR | Buffalo River | Boxley | Kyles (A) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles13.6 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 1 of 9. Canoe camped at river mile 35.5. Boxley to Ponca easy Class I & II, numerous tree hazards and blind corners. USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 367 Height: 3.46 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-03 | AR | Buffalo River | Kyles (A) | Hasty (A) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles21.3 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 2 of 9. Camped at river mile 56. USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 164 Height: 2.82 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-04 | AR | Buffalo River | Hasty (A) | Woolum (A) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles21.5 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 3 of 9. Camped at river mile 76.2. USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 112 Height: 2.58 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-05 | AR | Buffalo River | Woolum (A) | Tyler Bend (B) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles20.0 | Good | None | None Tuner, Skip Day 4 of 9. Camped at river mile 94.5. USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 873 Height: 4.96 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-06 | AR | Buffalo River | Tyler Bend (B) | Maumee North (A) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles14.7 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 5 of 9. Camped at river mile 107.5. USGS Gauge Data:Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 778 Height: 4.81 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-07 | AR | Buffalo River | Maumee North (A) | Buffalo Point (B) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles16.6 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 6 of 9. Camped at river mile 123.5. USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 854 Height: 4.24 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-08 | AR | Buffalo River | Buffalo Point (B) | Rush Landing (B) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles17.2 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 7 of 9. Camped at river mile 140. USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 844 Height: 4.23 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-09 | AR | Buffalo River | Rush Landing (B) | Buffalo City (A) | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles9.1 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 8 of 9. Camped at river mile 148.5. USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 772 Height: 4.15 Source: Turner |
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2022-06-10 | AR | Buffalo River | Buffalo City (A) | Riley's Outfitters | Total trip distance: 138.8 miles4.8 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Day 9 of 9. Total trip miles 138.8. Day 1: hiked the goat trail. Day 2: hiked Hemmed In Hollow. Day 3: no hike. Day 4: hiked the Narrows. Day 5: shower at Tyler Bend, cheeseburger at Gilbert store. Day 6: hiked Indian Rock house. Day 7: hiked Rush Mountain trail. Day 8: no hike; camped across from Skull Bluff. USGS Gauge Data:Harriet (07056700) Discharge: 746 Height: 4.12 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-01 | AR | Buffalo River | Ponca | Kyles | Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 | Good | None | None Peterson, Jackie Turner, Skip No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 190 Height: 2.91 Source: Turner |
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2024-05-09 | AR | Buffalo River | Ponca | Kyles | Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom Although the water was a bit cloudy, the level and riffles were perfect with several of them rising into perfect haystacks. This was not technically challenging at all but it could be intimidating for someone who wasn't ready for it. Ponca was really chaotic and busy but we didn't encounter a lot of people on the trip, most of those being the same groups we kept leapfrogging. We found two waterfall creeks besides Hemmed In Hollow (in photos). This was a very long day. I returned home via Arkansas backroad highways leading up to Shell Knob via MO 39. USGS Gauge Data:Ponca (07055660) Discharge: 589 Height: 3.99 Source: Edmond |
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2013-03-16 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Some places were too shallow for a canoe, particularly towards the end on a long stretch of bedrock. Several places tipped our canoes or filled them with water. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 209 Height: 4.02 Source: Edmond |
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2015-12-05 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | None | None Arnold, Al Eth, Joe Flat Brian Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah Tom: I'd rate Saturday's float just below "Good". The water level condition wasn't "ideal", as we still hit bottom many times going through riffles, but didn't have to get out and pull over gravel bars (unless you REALLY effed up and chose your path poorly). Al: I'd say it was "Good". There were maybe four or five riffles I got stuck on, but I probably could have avoided at least a couple of them! USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 248 Height: 4.17 Source: Van Someren |
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2016-07-02 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | None | None Arnold, Al Eth, Joe Turk, Scott From Joe: It was ok, to me, I would not really want it any lower. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 209 Height: 3.63 Source: Eth |
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2018-04-29 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | Poor | None Edmond, Brian Larsen, Chris Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah We encountered a few portage obstacles from flooding damage last year. Some places were tricky because the water was low enough for exposed bedrock and some other obstacles. We decided this water level was probably the minimum for a comfortable "Good" float for this river. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 306 Height: 3.84 Source: Edmond |
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2018-09-01 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | Great | GSF LSF SMB Edmond, Brian Fillmer, Lawrence Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Travers, Gina Van Someren, Tom The water level for this trip was not ideal. It was too low for a comfortable trip but it was good enough to do again in a pinch. The water was crystal clear despite a major rain event on Thursday. Friday's water level would have been perfect for a good trip. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 305 Height: 3.67 Source: Edmond |
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2018-12-16 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Van Someren, Tom Despite the water level being 130 cfs higher than we've ever floated Bull Creek before, there *STILL* were several spots where the kayaks dragged over gravel bar-ish areas. Previously I felt a little cautious about doing this stream the closer the cfs climbed toward 600 (our current "High" limit setting). But now I'm thinking 550-600 would be a great flow rate to look for in a day trip. Whenever were able to try it at that flow rate we'll no doubt need to raise the "High" limit spec. Didn't see but a single fish in the stream the entire way. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 361 Height: 3.92 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-01-27 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | Poor | RT SMB Beauchamp, Zak Guthrie, Chris Good float level for Bull Creek. After the first low water bridge, there were a bunch of trees down and we chose to portage around them. There weren't many other obstacles other than that. We only caught two fish just before Walnut Shade. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 401 Height: 3.55 Source: Guthrie |
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2020-04-07 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | High | None | None Ingram, Annabelle Ingram, EJ Ingram, Eric Ingram, Isaac Ingram, Shaundra Fletcher, JJ Fletcher, Jacey Fletcher, Jack Fletcher, Jaxson Fletcher, John Luke Fletcher, Joshua Fletcher, Macey Fletcher, Stacey The CFS was 361 and Depth was 3.62. There were multiple spots where we had to get out and carry our kayaks around down trees. There were two bridges The first one has about a 3 ft drop and my kids decided to try out. My girl made it, but my boys flipped due to back current after going over it. The second bridge was fun but rough, as we rode through it and then there is a large limestone rock that has a 2 ft drop after. Nobody flipped on that one. There were several good rapids, which we would estimate at class 2-3. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 479 Height: 3.60 Source: Ingram |
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2020-05-01 | MO | Bull Creek | Woods Fork | Dry Hollow Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles2.5 | Good | None | None Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Once we reached the confluence with Bull Creek, the complexion of the stream changed from smallish creek to a fuller river. No snarls or obstructions were encountered though either. The water level was GREAT too, with very little paddling even needed to keep moving. We shouldn't hesitate to get on this section of the upper Bull when the discharge is reading 1000 CFS at the Walnut Shade gauge. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 582 Height: 3.89 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-05-14 | MO | Bull Creek | Red Bridge Road | Goodnight Hollow | Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4 | High | Poor | SMB Barton, Adam Kromrey, Mike Simmons, Dillan Wheeler, Seth The river was EXTREMELY fun at this level, but only if your head was on a swivel at all times. We averaged about 3.5 mph for the trip and had many class II rapids to run between Dry Hollow Road and Goodnight Hollow. Would recommend this float with the gauge at 800 cfs or higher due to large boulders and some low-water bridges in play. This section has many trees down as well, so its recommended for experienced paddlers only. Beautiful views though and a shuttle time of 35 minutes due to the aforementioned low-water crossings being impassable. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 1000 Height: 4.81 Source: Barton |
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2020-05-24 | MO | Bull Creek | Woods Fork | Dry Hollow Road | Total trip distance: 8.7 miles2.5 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The confluence of Woods Fork and Bull Creek was a tumultuous "whirlpool" (Julian's word). A thunderstorm blew up over the last mile of Woods Fork and it was still raining as we paddled this last stretch of Bull Creek. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 844 Height: 4.50 Source: Edmond |
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2021-05-01 | MO | Bull Creek | Woods Fork | Dry Hollow Road | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles2.5 | Good | None | None Williams, Sarah Van Someren, Tom This day-trip consisted of floating three streams consecutively: Camp Creek, Woods Fork, and Bull Creek. Camp Creek truly is a small creek, but it can be successfully navigated after a strong rain. Our experience this day was less than optimal as we were about a day late in catching it with high enough water. While it did have enough water flowing through it we scraped in many spots and had to pull our kayaks over one spot with a small waterfall. The rest of the float (Woods Fork and Bull Creek) had excellent water with only two spots where we had to portage our kayaks around obstructions (one right before the confluence of Woods Fork into Bull Creek. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 719 Height: 4.00 Source: Van Someren |
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2021-05-30 | MO | Bull Creek | Woods Fork | Dry Hollow Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles2.5 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Milligan, Jane Van Someren, Tom This was a great day to paddle Bull Creek. The water was crystal clear (as usual) but was high enough to move with only a few places where we dragged. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 683 Height: 3.92 Source: Edmond |
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2020-12-24 | BZ | Burrell Creek | Burrell Boom | Burrell Boom | Total trip distance: 3.4 miles3.4 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Ligon, Day We put in at the access north of Burrell Boom and paddled along No-Name Lagoon listening for turtles. We detected two Hicatee signals along this stretch. We paddled to the east and then north to a small lagoon. We observed (sight and sound) several Brown Basilisk lizards escaping and certainly witnessed the aftersplash of several Morelet's Crocodiles. At some point, Day picked up a Mexican Tree Frog in his boot and it made its way up his pant leg until he discovered it there. The northern part of this lagoon was typified by low-growing branches and vines that we needed to bushwhack through while in the canoe. Before reaching the second lagoon, we needed to portage the canoe through a small, shallow run. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2017-11-12 | AR | Caddo River | Glenwood | Caddo River Cabins | Total trip distance: 3.3 miles3.3 | Good | Fair | KSB LMB SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Vivien Javorsek, Rachel Vivien's maiden voyage! USGS Gauge Data:Caddo Gap (07359610) Discharge: 40 Height: 4.84 Source: Fillmore |
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2021-05-01 | MO | Camp Creek | Busiek (Shooting Range) | Woods Fork | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles0.7 | Low | None | None Williams, Sarah Van Someren, Tom This day-trip consisted of floating three streams consecutively: Camp Creek, Woods Fork, and Bull Creek. Camp Creek truly is a small creek, but it can be successfully navigated after a strong rain. Our experience this day was less than optimal as we were about a day late in catching it with high enough water. While it did have enough water flowing through it we scraped in many spots and had to pull our kayaks over one spot with a small waterfall. The rest of the float (Woods Fork and Bull Creek) had excellent water with only two spots where we had to portage our kayaks around obstructions (one right before the confluence of Woods Fork into Bull Creek). No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2022-07-29 | MN | Cannon River | Cannon Falls | Miesville Ravine Park | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip None USGS Gauge Data:Welch (05355200) Discharge: 380 Height: 3.82 Source: Turner |
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2015-08-29 | MO | Crane Creek | Swinging Bridge | Otto Road | Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 | Good | None | None Coroleuski, Linda Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Van Someren, Tom Wilson, Ryan The water level was at the very cusp of being too low to float. This stretch was very technical, with several downed trees, narrow water, and difficult places to maneuver, even with a kayak. It is not recommended for a canoe or for inexperienced paddlers without the expectation of a lot of portages and upsets. The locals here mentioned Spring Creek (a tributary of Crane Creek) as being a good float with high water. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2017-06-10 | MO | Crane Creek | Blue Hole (CR AA-50) | James River | Total trip distance: 10.4 miles2.0 | Good | Poor | None Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Shiree Put in just before 1000, took out at Cox Access in Galena right at 1730. Water level was good on Crane Creek with no obstructions blocking the last two miles of it before joining the James. The James, too, was flowing very nicely. Fishing utterly sucked, mostly due to WAAAAAY too many people also taking advantage of the gorgeous day outside. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2018-06-03 | MO | Crane Creek | Doc Eaton Road (CC-30A) | Otto Road | Total trip distance: 7.8 miles7.8 | Good | Fair | LSF RT SMB Acharya, Sree Jackson, Amy Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Martin, Galen Provance, Doug Turk, Scott Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Wilson, Ryan This little creek is the perfect stream (IMHO). Small, compact, cozy, canopied with trees leaning in over much of the water, with tons of twists and turns around many bends in the river (especially so in the section above Swinging Bridge). We caught the water level at a point just before it may have been too low, but it still turned out to be an excellent outing with perfect weather. Fishing was actually poor for everyone accept Galen, who managed to catch an elusive McCloud Trout (approx. 4-5 lbs). The airspace at Oto Road bridge looked to be about 15-16". No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2019-06-13 | MO | Crane Creek | Otto Road | Otto Road | Total trip distance: 1.5 miles1.5 | Good | Good | BLG GSF SMB Van Someren, Tom Took advantage of a beautiful, clear, 75 degree day to fish the long slowish pool upstream of Otto Road. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2019-07-20 | MO | Crane Creek | Otto Road | Otto Road | Total trip distance: 1.0 miles1.0 | Low | Fair | BLG GSF SMB Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Andrea and I took advantage of a hot 90 degree day to spontaneously fish the long slow pool upstream of Otto Road, plus cool off swimming in the clear stream. Interestingly, when we were loading our kayaks back on the car, Ryan Wilson, Korey Haun, and Cody Denson paddled down the stream to finish their day on the river, having put in at Swinging Bridge Road. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2020-09-26 | MO | Crane Creek | Otto Road | Otto Road | Total trip distance: 1.0 miles1.0 | Low | Fair | BLG RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Just wanted to get on a river and take advantage of a perfect 80 degree day fishing the long slow pool upstream of Otto Road. Ran into Ryan Wilson along with his mom and dad floating down from Swinging Bridge Road. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2020-09-27 | MO | Crane Creek | Langley Ford Road | Langley Ford Road | Total trip distance: 3.5 miles3.5 | Low | Fair | CCF RB RT SMB Van Someren, Tom Paddled upstream 1.75 miles to fish and examine how many river obstructions needed work to clear a navigable path along this section. Photos included in this report show where they are along with each obstruction. For the water level being as low as it was, it wasn't as terrible (LOL) as I thought it might be paddling around. Returning back to the car I got caught in a steadily increasing thunderstorm. Adding insult to injury the seat adjustment mechanism on my kayak also broke. Rrrrrrr!!! No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2002-08-17 | MO | Current River | Akers | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 9.5 miles9.5 | Good | None | None Ballard, Christina Ballard, Kevin Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Edmond, Brian Edmond, Jim Edmond, Shirlee Houseworth, Bart Houseworth, Julie Houseworth, Owen Ince, Brianne Ince, Jerri Ann No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 262 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2003-06-21 | MO | Current River | Akers | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 9.5 miles9.5 | Good | None | None Ballard, Christina Ballard, Kevin Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Ince, Brianne Ince, Jerri Ann Ince, Seth Powell, Heather No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 252 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2007-08-11 | MO | Current River | Akers | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 9.5 miles9.5 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Ince, Brianne Ince, Laura Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo Storts, Todd No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 181 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2012-08-04 | MO | Current River | Waymeyer | Van Buren | Total trip distance: 11.5 miles7.2 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Jim Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Edmond, Shirlee Houseworth, Bart Houseworth, Julie Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt The river was very crowded with other floaters, tubers, and motor boats. This stretch was not particularly scenic and fairly slow. USGS Gauge Data:Van Buren (07067000) Discharge: 707 Height: 1.92 Source: Edmond |
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2012-08-04 | MO | Current River | Van Buren | Big Spring | Total trip distance: 11.5 miles4.3 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Houseworth, Bart This stretch was not scenic but the crowding was greatly diminished. One spring was noted on the east bank. USGS Gauge Data:Van Buren (07067000) Discharge: 707 Height: 1.92 Source: Edmond |
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2012-10-08 | MO | Current River | Cedargrove | Welch Spring (B) | Total trip distance: 26.2 miles5.0 | Good | Poor | SMB RBT Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 157 Height: 0.96 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-10-09 | MO | Current River | Welch Spring (B) | Akers (B) | Total trip distance: 26.2 miles5.0 | Good | Poor | RBT Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 161 Height: 0.96 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-10-10 | MO | Current River | Akers (B) | Pulltite (B) | Total trip distance: 26.2 miles8.0 | Good | Poor | CP Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 157 Height: 0.97 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-10-11 | MO | Current River | Pulltite (B) | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 26.2 miles8.2 | Good | Great | SMB KSB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 157 Height: 0.96 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-11-11 | MO | Current River | Round Spring | Jerktail Landing (A) | Total trip distance: 17.3 miles6.2 | Good | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 178 Height: 0.99 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-11-12 | MO | Current River | Jerktail Landing (A) | Two Rivers | Total trip distance: 17.3 miles11.1 | Good | Poor | SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 303 Height: 1.28 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-08-11 | MO | Current River | Powder Mill | Spring Hollow (A) | Total trip distance: 11.1 miles6.9 | Good | Poor | SMB Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Excellent river levels and current. Only eight other boats on the river all day, including two bass boats with motors, three kayaks, and three canoes. Powder Mill to Waymeyer are not served by daily canoe rentals and might be ideal for a weekend float. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 204 Height: 1.04 Source: Edmond |
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2014-08-12 | MO | Current River | Spring Hollow (A) | Beal | Total trip distance: 11.1 miles4.2 | Good | Poor | SMB Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Quiet and lonely stretch in the early morning. Only a few other boats were seen. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 187 Height: 0.98 Source: Edmond |
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2016-08-12 | MO | Current River | Pulltite | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | Poor | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian This was a great trip on the river. There were more people than I expected, probably due to Fri (as opposed to Mon or Tue as we've done before). USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 273 Height: 1.20 Source: Edmond |
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2017-02-11 | MO | Current River | Welch | Akers | Total trip distance: 11.9 miles2.4 | Good | Poor | SMB Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We put in at the landing, a small road down to the river pretty far south of the spring and hospital ruins. This section was nice and flowing quickly. We could have easily done this stretch in an hour. There were a few places where we dragged on the bottom a bit. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 213 Height: 0.98 Source: Edmond |
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2017-02-11 | MO | Current River | Akers | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 11.9 miles9.5 | Good | Fair | RT Edmond, Brian Grindstaff, Brian Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Tom Most of this stretch flowed pretty well. We hit the bottom on several riffles and some runs were trickier than they would have been in a little higher water. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 213 Height: 0.98 Source: Edmond |
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2017-07-09 | MO | Current River | Two Rivers | Blair Creek (A) | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | High | Poor | RB Larsen, Chris Norris, John Zumwalt, Dirk Lot of debris from recent flooding - wear shoes at all times to be safe. If kayaking/canoeing - be aware that the jet boats are everywhere and it can be dangerouse for newer paddlers. USGS Gauge Data:Powder Mill (07066510) Discharge: 0 Height: 3.20 Source: Larsen |
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2019-06-26 | MO | Current River | Akers | Gladden Creek | Total trip distance: 18.2 miles0.3 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We arrived at Akers with the intention of camping there and shuttling and floating the next day. We met up with someone at the canoe rental who agreed to shuttle that night so we could get started. It was nearly dark when we pushed off so we stopped at the first available gravel bar to camp. Raccoons raided one of our dry bags for food that night, ripping a hole in the side and eating all of our English muffins and some other miscellaneous things. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 708 Height: 1.83 Source: Edmond |
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2019-06-27 | MO | Current River | Gladden Creek | Slick Shoal Hollow (B) | Total trip distance: 18.2 miles13.7 | Good | Poor | SMB Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom This was a perfect day to be on the river. We didn't see anyone else until nearly noon. We made great progress during the day as the current was moving steadily. Fishing was nearly non-existent. We did visit the main features including Cave Spring, Rockhouse Cave, Pulltite, and the smaller springs nearby. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 614 Height: 1.69 Source: Edmond |
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2019-06-28 | MO | Current River | Slick Shoal Hollow (B) | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 18.2 miles4.2 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We broke camp late and spent a great deal of time lounging on gravel bars, including a delightful tea time setup at the mouth of Sinking Creek. Here, water in the creek was warmer than the river water which was an interesting flip about the usual nature of things. This was a fantastic multi-day trip on the Current and the first overnight river trip Tom and I attempted (although we've done several where we car camp and then paddle the next day). USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 557 Height: 1.60 Source: Edmond |
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2019-08-28 | MO | Current River | Cedargrove | Big Creek | Total trip distance: 17.2 miles0.9 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We arrived at Cedargrove a little before 1600 hours and unloaded our boats and equipment. Renee stayed with the boats while we shuttled to Pulltite. Tom and Renee pushed off around 1730 hours to find a camp site. Stephanie and I pushed off around 1830 hours. Dinner was a sausage, pepper, and rice casserole from Renee along with mango / avocado salsa and chocolate for dessert. The night was crystal clear and we saw a bright shooting star while sitting around the campfire. We slept outside and the dew was heavy, making everything very wet. Fortunately, the sun was bright and warm first thing in the morning, drying everything quickly. The gear in the boat was heavy but sufficient for an overnight trip. We did have some challenges sleeping together with two separate sleeping pads. We'll try a single air mattress next time. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 595 Height: 1.62 Source: Edmond |
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2019-08-29 | MO | Current River | Big Creek | Cave Spring | Total trip distance: 17.2 miles12.0 | Good | Poor | SMB Bartlett, Renee Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We broke camp around 1130 hours and took our time paddling downstream. We stopped at Welch Spring and Medlock Cave along the way for photos. We lost track of Tom and Renee just downstream from Akers and paddled through the early evening to find them setup at Cave Spring. This night, we setup our tents to ward off the dew. The night and next morning were somewhat overcast and cool. Dinner tonight was burgers, corn on the cob, potato salad, beans, avocado / mango salsa, among other things. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 514 Height: 1.49 Source: Edmond |
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2019-08-30 | MO | Current River | Cave Spring | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 17.2 miles4.3 | Good | Poor | None Bartlett, Renee Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We broke camp around 1230 hours after touring Cave Spring and getting photos. Overall, the loaded canoe was tricky to maneuver on the upper sections of the river where obstacles could be a little more challenging than further down. We stopped at Rockhouse Cave for photos. We arrived at Pulltite around 1700 hours after taking our time paddling downstream and stopping for a long lunch. Despite travelling on a week day, we were with other people much of the time. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 455 Height: 1.39 Source: Edmond |
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2020-09-13 | MO | Current River | Pulltite | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | None | None Feistner, J Feistner, S Schroeppel Clan Water was excellent, with plenty of water to avoid having to pick your way through the riffles, although there were a couple of spots you could get hung up on if unaware. Due to good water, most of the paddling was done to steer, not to push. The summer floating season was winding down, so we had a gorgeous day, a few other floaters, but not crowded. Easy to see why this is a popular stretch of the Current. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 336 Height: 1.01 Source: Feistner |
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2021-05-01 | MO | Current River | Ceadargrove | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 17.2 miles17.2 | High | None | None Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Barton, Scott Barton, Melinda Hulett, John Hulett, Michelle Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel Recent rainfall had elevated the river in the middle of the week. The water was turbid and moved along steady. No need to gain speed, just steering was required. Average speed was between 4-5 mph, and many gravel bars were underwater, reducing the amount of stopping points. The river was still beautiful at this height, but not near as pretty as it usually is at lower water levels. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 1080 Height: 2.22 Source: Barton |
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2021-07-26 | MO | Current River | Pulltite | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | Fair | SMB Barton, Adam Brothers, Brendan Denbow, Grant Kromrey, Mike Sanders, Caleb A wonderful July day on the river with some smallmouth caught in the deep holes near boulders. We were on the river about 1000 and off by 1545 with stops for lunch and hiking to the various springs along the river. This is one of the most beautiful floats in all of Missouri and the shuttle distance is only about 10 miles and less than 20 minutes. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 321 Height: 0.95 Source: Barton |
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2021-10-08 | MO | Current River | Pulltite | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | None | None Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 264 Height: 0.75 Source: Barton |
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2021-10-09 | MO | Current River | Akers | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 9.5 miles9.5 | Good | None | None Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Barton, Melinda Barton, Scott Hedden, Baylee Hulett, John Hulett, Michelle Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 264 Height: 0.75 Source: Barton |
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2022-07-04 | MO | Current River | Akers | Pulltite (A) | Total trip distance: 18.5 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Turner, Polly Day 1; overnight float; Akers to Round Spring USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 356 Height: 0.99 Source: Turner |
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2022-07-05 | MO | Current River | Pulltite (A) | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 18.5 miles10.5 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Turner, Polly Day 2; overnight float; Akers to Round Spring USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 346 Height: 0.97 Source: Turner |
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2022-08-17 | MO | Current River | Cedargrove | Lewis Hollow (A) | Total trip distance: 25.6 miles9.0 | Good | Poor | None Blackwell, Jason Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom After shuttling, we started downriver around 1430 hours. Before Welch Spring, we hit a few shallow riffles but the water level was pretty good ("lower side of a 'Good' rating"). We stopped at Medlock Spring and found Lonnie sleeping in his boat. He slept right through several of us landing to check out the spring and cave and eventually gave us some free canned alcoholic drinks. We saw one family along the way who were visiting relatives in Salem on an annual trip. Dinner tonight was grilled burgers (without the moldy buns), macaroni and cheese, and grilled corn on the cob. We also had some mango and avocado salsa. Tom slept in a tent, Jason and Brian on sleeping pads under the stars. Overall, the water level was good, the weather was perfect, and the first part of this trip was a success. This was Jason's first time in a kayak and the first time in the ONSR. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 331 Height: 0.91 Source: Edmond |
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2022-08-18 | MO | Current River | Lewis Hollow (A) | Cave Spring | Total trip distance: 25.6 miles3.5 | Good | Poor | None Blackwell, Jason Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We stopped around 1200 hours at the gravel bar across from Cave Spring to setup camp and spend the day. We had an interesting experience all afternoon and watched several groups pass us by and visit the cave. I was surprised at the number of people who passed by on a week day. As our shade disappeared, Tom built an epic tarp shelter. In our clumsy attempts to construct the shelter, a passerby declared it the ugliest flag he had ever seen. In the evening, we took a trip over to the cave and spring for photographs. Another group hiked down the mountain to camp at the spring with their gear in tow. They were pretty rowdy at first but calmed down significantly before we went to bed. The shower was hot tonight. Dinner was Tom's sweet and sour chicken and rice, foil-steamed broccoli, sugar snap peas, and mushrooms, and jalapeno cornbread. Breakfast the next morning was avocado toast and zucchini bread. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 307 Height: 0.86 Source: Edmond |
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2022-08-19 | MO | Current River | Cave Spring | Mill Hollow (A) | Total trip distance: 25.6 miles7.8 | Good | Poor | SMB Blackwell, Jason Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom After visiting Cave Spring again, we pushed downriver. Although we had dry ice to keep coolers cold, we were running low and stopped at Pulltite for more beer and ice (and ice cream bars!). We also stopped at several of the interesting springs near Pulltite Spring, including the main spring and cabin. The sandbar we found near Mill Hollow was perfect although small. Dinner was Brunswick stew, foil-steamed Brussels sprouts and mushrooms, and jalapeno cornbread. Breakfast the next morning was sausage / egg / cheese sandwiches on English muffins. Tom caught the one and only fish on this entire trip on this stretch. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 292 Height: 0.83 Source: Edmond |
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2022-08-20 | MO | Current River | Mill Hollow (A) | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 25.6 miles5.3 | Good | Poor | None Blackwell, Jason Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom This was our last day on the river. After leaving our perfect camp site, we took our time getting to the takeout spot. Nobody wanted to leave. Shortly after passing by the state park, we discovered a cave (Merritt Rock Cave) that was spectacularly scenic and wound its way a long distance into the mountain. Bring extra flashlights! We observed and photographed a Long-tailed Salamander (Eurycea longicauda) and a Cave Salamander (Eurycea lucifuga). Tom followed the passage all the way to the end where there was a deep pool and a closed (to humans) passageway further back. We arrived at Round Spring around 1400 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 288 Height: 0.82 Source: Edmond |
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2022-10-07 | MO | Current River | Round Spring | Bee Bluff | Total trip distance: 17.2 miles9.7 | Good | Great | SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott Greenstreet, Michael Day 1 of our 2022 Current River expedition. We were on the water at 0900 and arrived at Bee Bluff about 1530. Caught many smallmouth deep in the pools and the fall color was just beginning to peak. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 260 Height: 0.70 Source: Barton |
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2022-10-08 | MO | Current River | Bee Bluff | Two Rivers | Total trip distance: 17.2 miles7.5 | Good | Good | SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott Greenstreet, Michael Day of our 2022 Current River expedition. On the water abut 0900 and arrived at Two Rivers about 1445. Fishing was a little slower today, but the night before was a full moon and camping on the gravel bar across from Bee Bluff was fantastic. A great way to spend an weekend in the Ozarks. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 255 Height: 0.69 Source: Barton |
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2022-10-15 | MO | Current River | Akers | Pulltite | Total trip distance: 9.5 miles9.5 | Good | None | None Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Greenstreet, Michael Hedden, Baylee Barton, Scott Barton, Melinda Hulett, John Hulett, Michelle 2022 Cobbler Gobblers Annual Float Trip USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 255 Height: 0.69 Source: Barton |
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2023-06-09 | MO | Current River | Akers | Boyds Creek (B) | Total trip distance: 17.0 miles10.4 | Good | None | None Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian We started this trip about 1100 hours at Akers. We stopped at Jadwin Canoe Rental to make arrangements to move our rig from Akers to Round Spring and then started on our way with a fully loaded canoe. The day was immediately eventful as we witnessed a car that was drowned in the crossing at Akers followed up by a pickup that made the crossing. We mostly paddled all day, stopping a few times for snacks and breaks. Many people were out on the river but it wasn't crowded by any means. We stopped at the Pulltite store for a few things and then checked out the spring and cabin. We stopped at a small patch of sand in a wooded area to spend the night. The day was long and we were both tired and ready to rest. Dinner was grilled burgers, foil carrots, and mango / avocado salsa. It was a beautiful evening and we spent much of it sitting at the river's edge and watching the water roll by. We showered and went to bed only to discover the tent was at the end of its life and one of our air mattresses wouldn't hold air. This was my first overnight trip with a single companion (that wasn't one of my kids) and Beth's first overnight trip on the river. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 369 Height: 1.00 Source: Edmond |
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2023-06-10 | MO | Current River | Boyds Creek (B) | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 17.0 miles6.6 | Good | None | None Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian We woke up to a chilly morning but little dew and no boats floating by. Although the night felt restless for both of us, we felt awake and ready to go. Eventually, people started floating by but not nearly as many as yesterday. We packed up camp and got going on the river about 1000 hours. Lots of wildlife was out today since the river wasn't as crowded. We spent most of the morning with the river completely to ourselves. We stopped at the cave below the state park and found a grotto salamander in the spring at the cave entrance. We arrived at our destination about 1300 hours, packed up, and stopped in Eminence for a late lunch. This was a successful trip. Two places nearly dumped the canoe but we managed to stop it in time. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 363 Height: 0.99 Source: Edmond |
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2023-08-06 | MO | Current River | Akers | Mill Hollow (A) | Total trip distance: 18.3 miles13.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian We left the house at 730 hours with a threat of rain but none materialized. I was worried about how the car would perform with a loaded trailer and four people. It seemed to do okay but hard telling what kind of wear and tear I put on it. At one point, halfway there, the car stopped responding to the gas pedal. I thought it was done because of the load. Turns out Joseph had fallen asleep and his knee pushed the shift into neutral. I fixed that and we were on our way again. We paid Jadwin ($95) to shuttle the car and trailer and managed to be on the river right at 1100 hours. At first, we were pretty casual but once we saw how many people were on the river, we realized we needed to get ahead of them to properly enjoy Cave Spring. We got in front of most people and were able to check it out. We stopped at Pulltite to get chips and water for Julian. After that, we stopped at the spring and then pushed on towards our campsite, which was the little sandbar near Mill Hollow that we stayed at last year. We arrived at 1730 hours, setup, and made a dinner of grilled burgers, mac and cheese, and honey glazed carrots, with peanut butter with chocolate chunk cookies for dessert. It would be really difficult to do this stretch successfully without a lot of paddling (which we did) or arriving near dark. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 278 Height: 0.77 Source: Edmond |
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2023-08-07 | MO | Current River | Mill Hollow (A) | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 18.3 miles5.3 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian At least one raccoon (and I heard it fighting with something, probably another raccoon) found its way to our campsite last night. I got up and caught it red-handed trying to get into the stove (the only thing I couldn't lock away). I moved the stove to the canoe, thinking it would be more secure there. I then heard it rattling around in the canoe and was up half the night worried that it would knock the boat off the sandbar and we'd have no way to get all of us and our gear downriver. That didn't happen, of course. The next morning, I woke up early and spent quite a bit of time just sitting by the river while the boys slept in. Breakfast was sausage / egg / cheese muffins, toast and homemade jelly, and fruit. We pushed off right at 1000 hours and pulled out around 1300 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 273 Height: 0.76 Source: Edmond |
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2023-10-12 | MO | Current River | Pulltite | Round Spring | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | Poor | RT SMB Henley, Robert JP Just enough water to classify as "Good". USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 220 Height: 0.65 Source: Henley |
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2023-10-14 | MO | Current River | Welch Spring | Akers (A) | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | Good | Poor | RT SMB Henley, Robert Rickerson Water level fine below Welch. Above, wouldn't want water level any lower. Camped at Group Camp 3 just above Akers Ferry. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 219 Height: 0.65 Source: Henley |
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2024-04-15 | MO | Current River | Tan Vat | Welch Landing (A) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles11.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSRW boundary-to-boundary day 1. Put in at Tan-Vat, traveled upstream to NPS boundary. River camped just above river mile 11. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 373 Height: 0.98 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-16 | MO | Current River | Welch Spring (A) | Pulltite (B) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles17.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 2. River camped just above river mile 28. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 352 Height: 0.94 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-17 | MO | Current River | Pulltite (B) | Jerktail Landing | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles18.5 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 3. Camped at Jerktail campground ($10; unlimited ticks). USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 342 Height: 0.92 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-18 | MO | Current River | Jerktail Landing | Jerktail Landing | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles0.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 4. Rest day, second night at Jerktail campground ($10; unlimited ticks). USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 317 Height: 0.87 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-19 | MO | Current River | Jerktail Landing | Two Rivers | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles6.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 5. Took out at Two Rivers and drove to South Prong put-in of the Jacks Fork. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 302 Height: 0.84 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-23 | MO | Current River | Two Rivers | Log Yard (A) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles14.5 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 9. River camped above Log Yard. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 274 Height: 0.78 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-24 | MO | Current River | Log Yard (A) | Big Spring (B) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles26.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 10. River camped below Big Spring. USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 269 Height: 0.77 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-25 | MO | Current River | Big Spring (B) | Gooseneck | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles12.5 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 11. Off the river two days early to beat the rains. Didn't anticipate the increased flow rate (i.e., average speed) below Two Rivers when trip planning. Could have used a rest day on the Jacks Fork. USGS Gauge Data:Van Buren (07067000) Discharge: 1190 Height: 3.05 Source: Turner |
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2024-10-13 | MO | Current River | Cedar Grove | Akers (A) | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | Poor | RT Henley, Robert JP Just enough water to classify as "Good". USGS Gauge Data:Akers (07064533) Discharge: 220 Height: 0.65 Source: Henley |
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2022-01-29 | IA | Des Moines River | Howell Station | Howell Station | Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Solo downstream and back. Mileage listed is one way. Easy paddle both ways. No poling, no walking, no scraping. USGS Gauge Data:Pella (05488110) Discharge: 940 Height: 83.51 Source: Turner |
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2022-01-30 | IA | Des Moines River | Howell Station | Howell Station | Total trip distance: 5.0 miles5.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Solo downstream and back. Mileage listed is one way. Swift water above T17 bridge required strenuous poling on the return leg. No walking, no scraping. USGS Gauge Data:Pella (05488110) Discharge: 892 Height: 83.45 Source: Turner |
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2022-02-19 | IA | Des Moines River | Howell Station | Howell Station | Total trip distance: 3.5 miles3.5 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Solo downstream and back. Mileage listed is one-way. Easy paddle both ways. No poling, no walking, no scraping. Paddled in the afternoon after the Lake Red Rock outflow was reduced. USGS Gauge Data:Pella (05488110) Discharge: 911 Height: 83.53 Source: Turner |
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2006-06-17 | MO | Eleven Point River | Greer | Whitten | Total trip distance: 11.0 miles11.0 | Good | None | None Ballard, Christina Ballard, Kevin Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Houseworth, Bart Houseworth, Julie Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 499 Height: 2.05 Source: Edmond |
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2012-05-24 | MO | Eleven Point River | Cane Bluff | Spring Creek (B) | Total trip distance: 7.4 miles3.7 | Good | Great | SMB RB LSF GSF BLG Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 553 Height: 3.30 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-05-25 | MO | Eleven Point River | Spring Creek (B) | Greer Crossing | Total trip distance: 7.4 miles3.7 | Good | Great | SMB RB LSF GSF BLG Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 549 Height: 3.29 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-06-23 | MO | Eleven Point River | Greer | Stinking Pond (A) | Total trip distance: 19.0 miles5.7 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Camped at Sandy Camp, a large sandbar, which is near Stinking Pond Float Camp. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 458 Height: 3.06 Source: Edmond |
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2012-06-24 | MO | Eleven Point River | Stinking Pond (A) | Riverton | Total trip distance: 19.0 miles13.3 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Camped at Sandy Camp, a large sandbar, which is near Stinking Pond Float Camp. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 458 Height: 3.06 Source: Edmond |
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2017-07-10 | MO | Eleven Point River | Greer Spring | Greer Spring (B) | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles1.0 | Good | Poor | RB RT SMB Larsen, Chris Norris, John Zumwalt, Dirk Lots of debris from recent flooding - not as much debris as the Jacks Fork or Current. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 1010 Height: 4.09 Source: Larsen |
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2017-07-11 | MO | Eleven Point River | Greer Spring (B) | Turner's Mill | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles4.5 | Good | Good | RB RT SMB Larsen, Chris Norris, John Zumwalt, Dirk Fishing was almost "Great" by the definition above! Fun float with a few technical corners. Some debris from recent flooding - larger trees/limbs below surface, easy to avoid but be aware. Fantastic float and will definitely be doing this again!!! USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 988 Height: 4.06 Source: Larsen |
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2017-08-12 | MO | Eleven Point River | Long Hollow | Turner's Mill | Total trip distance: 8.1 miles8.1 | Good | Great | BLG RB RT SMB Edmond, Brian Tune, Jeff Tune, Stacey Van Someren, Tom This was an excellent and casual float. The section above Greer Spring was a little low and we dragged or bumped through most of the riffles (a few had enough to carry us without bumping the bottom). After the spring, the river was swifter and high enough to carry us easily through the remainder of the trip. Nobody else was on the river above MO 19, and only a few people were encountered after that point. We started around 0930 hours and finished at 1640 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 781 Height: 3.76 Source: Edmond |
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2019-07-17 | MO | Eleven Point River | Cane Bluff | Greer Crossing | Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 | Good | Fair | GSF LSF RB RSF SMB Feistner, John Feistner, Sharon Schroeppel, Bob Schroeppel, Kerry Water level was really about perfect. A few snags to watch for, but overall, really a nice trip. We use the Bardley-Greer gauge data to get an estimate of what the Cane Bluff flow is. Great day. Bob did a bit of fishing and caught a few. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 1090 Height: 3.98 Source: Feistner |
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2020-06-19 | MO | Eleven Point River | Cane Bluff | Greer Crossing | Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 | Good | Great | LMB RB SMB Fonner, Mike Franke, Joe River was high but manageable. Was crowded with a couple bus loads and several groups of multiple kayak fisherman. I hope they had as good a luck as we did. Even though the river was moving we were able to catch fish in spots all day. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 1600 Height: 4.50 Source: Fonner |
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2020-08-22 | MO | Eleven Point River | Long Hollow | Big Bottom Hollow (B) | Total trip distance: 13.7 miles10.0 | Good | Poor | GSF Chesnutt, Ethan Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom We started downstream around 1130 hours. The stretch from Long Hollow to Greer Spring was slow but not low. We were able to get through each riffle without getting out although there was some dragging. Past Greer Spring, the water was swifter with less dragging. We originally planned to start at MO 19 but decided we wanted to see the confluence of the spring and the river. Because of that, our late start, and the long shuttle, we had more river miles to cover on the first day than we had planned. We were also in competition with other groups for the sparse camp sites. We finally found one around 1800 hours that was small but suited us fairly well. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 825 Height: 3.50 Source: Edmond |
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2020-08-23 | MO | Eleven Point River | Big Bottom Hollow (B) | Whitten | Total trip distance: 13.7 miles3.7 | Good | Poor | RT Chesnutt, Ethan Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom After breaking camp, we slowly started downstream around 1000 hours. We were pestered by motor boats today (as we were yesterday). Tom and I saw a family of at least three otters about halfway through this stretch. After a few stops to swim and play, we pulled out around 1500 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 812 Height: 3.48 Source: Edmond |
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2021-08-20 | MO | Eleven Point River | Whitten | Riverton | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | Poor | SMB Feistner Schroeppel Water was absolutely great and there were not many floaters. River was just high enough to enable a kayak/canoe to navigate almost every riffle without hitting rocks. The float took us about 5.5 hours with a few stops. Water is pretty chilly though if you are a swimmer. The "good" rating goes down to 300 cfs. It may be a challenge to pick your way through the riffles with only 300 cfs. Expect to hit a some rocks and maybe get hung up in a few. Halls Bay Chute makes for a fun little drop a couple of miles from the end. Rained pretty hard just as we were taking out. Highly recommend this stretch of river. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 644 Height: 3.23 Source: Feistner |
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2022-04-23 | MO | Eleven Point River | Cane Bluff | Turner's Mill | Total trip distance: 12.2 miles12.2 | Flood | None | None Unknown WashU Outing Club, 16 people, 8 canoes. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 2450 Height: 5.25 Source: Smith |
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2022-10-06 | MO | Eleven Point River | Greer | Turner's Mill | Total trip distance: 14.7 miles4.9 | Good | Fair | RT H JP JG LeRoy Captain Gary Mike P 1st of 3 days. Gary loses his Yak, but recovers. 16" for JP. Great weather. Long dusty shuttle sitting in 3rd place. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 535 Height: 2.92 Source: Henley |
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2022-10-07 | MO | Eleven Point River | Greer | Turner's Mill | Total trip distance: 14.7 miles4.9 | Good | Fair | RT Unknown 2nd of 3 days on this section. Gary looses his kayak again. Yesterday, LeRoy motivates us to rename Hurricane Creek to Fall Down Creek. Another long dusty shuttle, Gary gets lost, but recovers. More fish today. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 529 Height: 2.91 Source: Henley |
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2022-10-08 | MO | Eleven Point River | Greer | Turner's Mill | Total trip distance: 14.7 miles4.9 | Good | Fair | RT H JP Biff Dano JG Jay Ryan Cory Roy Beautiful day in the Ozarks...again. last two days been eating dust on the shuttle. today's egress found me in the lead position. No more dust! Watch that last bend to the left and mid-stream shadowed rock (about a quarter of a mile up from the take out). We renamed the run...Gary's Tumble. Gary stayed in camp to nurse some bumps and bruises from yesterday's errant ways. USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 524 Height: 2.90 Source: Henley |
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2023-01-30 | MO | Eleven Point River | Turner's Mill | Whitten | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Dowling, Paul No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 797 Height: 3.42 Source: Dowling |
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2010-08-07 | MO | Elk River | Rt DD | MO 43 | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Low | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian The water level was okay along this stretch but we couldn't get through all riffles. I wouldn't want to do this section with any less water. We were on the river from approximately 1200 to 1900 hours. Mostly cloudy and very hot (sun only peaked through occasionally) and it rained for 20-30 minutes towards the end of our trip even though it stayed warm. USGS Gauge Data:Tiff City (07189000) Discharge: 238 Height: 3.56 Source: Edmond |
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2021-12-19 | IA | English Creek | Harvey | Harvey | Total trip distance: 2.3 miles2.3 | Low | None | None Turner, Skip Solo up and back. Mileage listed is one way. Had to walk all but two drops. No portages. No tree pull-overs. USGS Gauge Data:Knoxville (05488200) Discharge: 9 Height: 8.41 Source: Turner |
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2022-03-27 | IA | English Creek | Harvey | Harvey | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Solo upstream and back. Mileage reported is round trip. Upstream travel below highway T17 was mostly poling the pools and lining the ledges. Easy paddling above T17. All the drops were runnable on the return leg. USGS Gauge Data:Knoxville (05488200) Discharge: 47 Height: 9.03 Source: Turner |
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2013-08-17 | MO | Finley River | Riverdale | James River | Total trip distance: 9.8 miles6.4 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Williams, Hannah Williams, Sarah Williams, Tom The water level was ideal for canoes. There were several obstacles along the way that we walked around for the benefit of the babies. Kayaks were able to traverse most of them with ease. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 293 Height: 1.76 Source: Edmond |
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2016-08-07 | MO | Finley River | Riverside | Finley River Park | Total trip distance: 1.4 miles1.4 | Good | Fair | LSF SMB Van Someren, Tom Just paddled upstream from the Finley River park to Riverside bridge and back to fish a little, so twice the distance. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 198 Height: 1.56 Source: Van Someren |
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2016-08-13 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Ozark | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Great | GSF LSF SMB Coroleuski, Linda Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah The water level was very good, but this trip included at least two non-trivial portages and several very tricky spots, even for a kayak, due to downed trees and overhanging branches. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 241 Height: 1.58 Source: Edmond |
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2016-09-18 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 4.2 miles4.2 | Low | Fair | BLG RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Put in and took out at Reed Road. Paddled upstream for 2+ miles until a YUUUUUUGE tree snarl was encountered (coordinates of the blockage: 37.042665, -93.072104). USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 144 Height: 1.24 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-01-21 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Ozark | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | None Acharya, Holly Acharya, Sreekanth Arnold, Al Bernskoetter, Alli Casey, Libra Cricket Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Ficarra, Serena Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Tom The water level was about right for this stretch. More water would have reduced dragging on some riffles, but it would also have made the obstacles and portage areas much more dangerous. This is a technical stretch that required a half-dozen portages or more, two of which were pretty substantial. There are also several places that are tricky, especially for a canoe. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 162 Height: 1.39 Source: Edmond |
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2017-04-08 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | SMB Hooper, Joe Van Someren, Tom The water level was excellent! Despite breaking my $135 carbon paddle IN HALF, this float was great (near 80 degree weather, with some very good fishing). Had to spend too much time babying my crudely repaired paddle, but even with that I managed to catch four nice small mouth bass.There are two tree snarl obstructions in this segment of the river. The first one located at these coordinates, 37.045881, -93.065229. It's fairly easily portaged around and with a chain saw could probably get a small pathway cleared through it. The second tree snarl (coordinates 37.042722, -93.072017) is MUCH larger and more difficult to portage around. It would take some significant time and effort to fully clear the river of this major obstruction. Photos of both snarls can be seen on Flickr. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 442 Height: 2.21 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-04-12 | MO | Finley River | Larose Road | Johns Ford Road | Total trip distance: 3.4 miles3.4 | Low | Good | LMB SMB Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom This was a very enjoyable and worthwhile trip. However, the water level was almost too low for a trouble-free float. Nearly every riffle had some dragging and most places came with some real work to keep moving forward. We had to get out a few places.Like most wild rivers, there were some downed trees that had to be portaged. A chainsaw would have been helpful for this trip and for cleaning up the river. Ironically, one downed tree and the Braden Road (2.2 miles downstream from put-in) low-water bridge could be floated under, which wouldn't have been possible with significantly more water.There were several springs and seepy bluffs along this stretch of river. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 204 Height: 1.62 Source: Edmond |
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2017-04-19 | MO | Finley River | Larose Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 9.9 miles9.9 | Good | Fair | RB SMB Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We took this day to clean up some log jams. The first two, within a mile of our starting point, took up the majority of our clean up time. These weren't completely cleared but hopefully enough that a flood will clear things out. We also cleared several other smaller blockages along the way. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 659 Height: 2.68 Source: Edmond |
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2017-06-02 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | BLG RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Originally this trip began with the purpose of me clearing away some downed trees. But stupidly leaving the chainsaws at home it simply became a fishing trip. The water level was PERFECT for a lazy day of casting the entire way. And the weather was GLORIOUS, too, with clear blue skies and an 83 degree temperature and no wind. There are still large tree obstructions that need clearing along this 6-mile stretch. Two new large trees have fallen together at these coordinates ( USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 305 Height: 1.88 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-06-04 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Low | Fair | LSF RB Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom We just paddled 1 mile upstream from Reed Road and had a nice afternoon picnic in the shade of a private gravel bar, then returned back the car. The water level was low, but still mostly kayakable, except over the partially exposed gravely areas. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 246 Height: 1.71 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-07-02 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Low | Poor | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom We paddled 1/2 mile up to a downed double-trunk sycamore to cut it out. Both of us had to paddle back to the put in one time to retrieve something to assist in the effort, resulting in 2 miles total. Much of the work was done and the obstacle is definitely better than it was. But, we couldn't move the bottom log completely out of the way. The pool between the put in and the obstacle was pretty slow. One small riffle between was easily paddled but was very low. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 81 Height: 1.05 Source: Edmond |
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2017-10-01 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 1.0 miles1.0 | Poor | Poor | BLG RB Van Someren, Tom Just paddled upstream a half mile, ate some lunch, and fished the slow pools. Mostly to just enjoy the sunny 82 degree October 1st Sunday afternoon. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 30 Height: 0.68 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-05-10 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Good | Poor | BLG RB Van Someren, Tom Paddled one mile upstream from Reed Road and fished the couple deeper holes where the water wasn't flowing too quickly. The current was actually fairly aggressive to paddle upstream, especially so over the shallower gravely areas. I had to get out and pull the kayak upstream through the swifter water. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 322 Height: 1.93 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-05-12 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Low | Great | GSF RB SMB Acharya, Sree Arnold, Al Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Fillmer, Lawrence Hong, Kenny Larsen, Chris Van Someren, Tom This was a fantastic float and a good day to be out. Several of the riffles had significant amounts of dragging, a few required a short portage or pulling the boat through the water. At least one set of snags caused a significant portage across two gravel bars. We spent some amount of time clearing debris and cutting limbs to make future floats better. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 237 Height: 1.71 Source: Edmond |
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2018-05-18 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | BLG LMB RB SMB Van Someren, Tom The current was flowing really great, however the visibility into the water was murky from silt still not having settled (due to the recent rains). Despite having just paddled this section of the river the Saturday before, I decided to go again (on a whim and moment's notice) since the weather was perfect for it. The fishing turned out pretty good too. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 532 Height: 2.37 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-05-21 | MO | Finley River | Seneca Road | Seneca Road | Total trip distance: 2.4 miles2.4 | Good | Poor | LSF RB Van Someren, Tom Put in (16:30) and took out (20:00) at Seneca Road. Paddled upstream for 1.17 miles (fishing the slower pools) until the strong current took its toll on my arms and just I just didn't want to exert myself anymore. Beautiful late afternoon day to get on the river. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 394 Height: 2.09 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-05-24 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Johns Ford Road | Total trip distance: 2.5 miles2.5 | Good | Poor | RB Van Someren, Tom Put in again at 16:30, paddled upstream to Braden Road (with only half a kayak paddle, since I stupidly took the two male halves) and lazily fished the deeper slow pools while drifting down stream. There are a couple spots in this stretch that would benefit from a small chain saw being brought along on the next trip. The water level was good for this sort of up-stream trip: not overly swift, but high enough to make the downstream trip easy without dragging. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 194 Height: 1.58 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-05-29 | MO | Finley River | Braden Road | Braden Road | Total trip distance: 2.6 miles2.6 | Good | Fair | LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Put in late in the afternoon around 15:30 and took out right before dark, 20:30. Found a spot to park the car well off the road that wasn't marked Private Property / No Trespassing and paddled upstream 1.28 miles. This section of the river isn't as favorable to paddle upstream as it has WAAAAY too many extended gravelly bars the kayak has to be pulled through (so it's more like a hike with your boat). The fish weren't biting at all until right before dusk when I caught three very nice size smallies and a goggle eye. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 260 Height: 1.71 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-05-30 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 4.2 miles4.2 | Good | Excellent | BLG LMB RB SMB Van Someren, Tom A *gorgeous* day to be on a river, so I spent the entire day paddling up stream, swimming, fishing, eating, and soaking in the solitude of having this stretch of clear stream all to myself. Fished several holes and long calm sections extensively from shady areas and utterly KILLED it with the number of fish caught. At the spot where I stopped paddling up stream I spent probably 90 minutes catching something on nearly EVERY cast (it was unbelievable for a while!). Most were 6-7" goggle eye and small sun fish, but several were nice sized large and small mouth bass. Just a perfect day. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 218 Height: 1.58 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-06-29 | MO | Finley River | Braden Road | Braden Road | Total trip distance: 2.6 miles2.6 | Good | Fair | LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Put in late in the afternoon around 15:30 and took out right before dark, 20:30. Found a spot to park the car well off the road that wasn't marked Private Property / No Trespassing and paddled upstream 1.28 miles. This section of the river isn't as favorable to paddle upstream as it has WAAAAY too many extended gravely bars the kayak has to be pulled through (so it's more like a hike with your boat). The fish weren't biting at all until right before dusk when I caught three very nice size smallies and a goggle eye. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 55 Height: 0.86 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-08-17 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | Poor | Great | GSF LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Tried to take advantage of the perfect weather and recent rains, but the water level was still much too low. Had to drag the kayak over pretty much every gravel bar to get upstream about 1 1/2 miles and fish the long slow pool located there. Great fishing was had, though, just sitting in the shade pulling in one after another 6-7 inch goggle eye and SMB. Got in the water at 15:00 and took out 18:40. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 102 Height: 1.12 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-09-03 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Poor | Great | BLG GSF LMB LSF RB SMB Hooper, Joe Van Someren, Tom The weather was perfect, the fishing was great, but the water level was pretty lousy (despite the recent rains that occurred earlier a few days before). The CFS had unfortunately dropped below a "Good" rating. Several 12-14" large mouth bass were caught throughout the day, though. The river obstructions located at N37.045881 W93.065229 have become worse and need significant cleanup to make this area easily navigable again. Portaging around it in lower water levels has become a real hassle. The second tree snarl (coordinates N37.042722 W93.072017) now has a wide easy pathway through it. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 174 Height: 1.41 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-04-09 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | SMB Bartlett, Renee Van Someren, Tom This was a near-perfect-conditions day to be on the river, especially for early April. The water level was still flowing really great from semi-recent rains, and the air was very clam and warm from a cloudless sunny day. Too bad the fishing was rather poor (Renee managed to catch a small carp). The large spread-out tree snarl that occurs where Pedelo Creek joins the Finley has changed again where it can be made MUCH more easily navigable with a day's worth work with a couple chain saws. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 373 Height: 2.13 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-04-16 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 5.8 miles5.8 | Good | None | None Van Someren, Tom On a whim (and because it was such a mild April day with good flowing water) I paddled 2.9 miles upstream to Pedelo Creek to clear away some river obstructions. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 377 Height: 2.14 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-05-17 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Great | GSF RB SMB Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom This was an ideal water level for this stretch of river. Several blocked passageways and some obstacles were encountered. We cleared some of these with a chainsaw and manpower but there is much work to be done. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 465 Height: 2.32 Source: Edmond |
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2019-06-21 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Good | BLG GSF RB SMB Bartlett, Renee Van Someren, Tom The water level was perfect for this trip. The weather was too, right up to the point when a small rain shower developed and caused us to stay under tree cover / shelter for a while. Wet from the rain the temperature drop made it seem much cooler than it should have been for June. Still, a great impromptu Solstice Day float. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 415 Height: 2.22 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-06-30 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Lindenlure | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | Good | Good | BLG GSF LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This little 3-mile section of the Finley has several great fishing holes, as well as some good swimming holes. The water was moving nicely and only one area could benefit from a chainsaw clearing an easier navigable path through it. One down side is having to portage kayaks over the dam at Linden (as all the property above the dam is private homes). It's not difficult to do so with two people, but the climb down the damn can be quite slippery and precarious. I certainly wouldn't want to attempt doing so with a very strong current flowing over the dam. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 343 Height: 1.90 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-01-05 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Van Someren, Tom On a whim, I decided to make use of the 55 degree January day and the good water level to find out how many obstructions had possibly formed along this section. Getting started late (at 14:45) I only had 2 hours of daylight to complete this 6.5 mile, but managed to finish before dark.
The first obstruction (37.034948 -93.046506) is .25 miles above Patterson Spring inlet. Two trees cross the river and could be removed with some difficulty.
The second obstruction (37.041540 -93.048854) is just below Patterson Spring and is more of a navigable snarl. The last obstruction is just above Pedelo Creek. Two more trees cross the river here and could be more easily removed than the first blockage upstream. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 274 Height: 1.75 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-02-24 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Haun, Korey Van Someren, Tom Korey and I got a late start on this trip (1400 hours), but still easily finished just after 1700 hours. The water level was okay with plenty of current, but we still found areas where our boats scraped over some shallow gravel bar-ish spots. The river has managed to self-clear nearly all previous non-navigable obstructions through this section. Only one snarl (just below Patterson Spring) presents some challenge getting through, yet can be avoided with an easy portage around it. Didn't see one fish in the stream the entire trip. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 366 Height: 1.99 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-02-29 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Haun, Korey Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a GREAT float! The perfect water level with crystal clear visibility and fantastic weather for the last day of February. Korey smoked ribs the evening before and they were awesome! I spent the day before clearing a couple of minor snarls to give us an unobstructed trip the entire way. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 472 Height: 2.22 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-05-02 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | RB SMB Bartlett, Renee Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom An absolutely perfect day, with excellent water flow and stream clarity the whole way. Got in at 11:40 and took out at 18:30, stopping for two lazy lunches on shady gravel bars. The nasty snarl just below Jackson Spring needs more work done on it, due to a large tree completely crossing the river obstructing the navigable path. The Pedelo Creek snarl area has another minor tree obstruction that a chainsaw would make quick work of. Note: Ed Underwood, the property owner at the Reed Road take-out spot, has gated his entrance to the river. He hasn't begun locking the gate yet, only utilizing a loose chain looped into a slot on the movable gate. Speaking with another person who also parked on the property, he said Ed put the gate up since the Linden property owners had closed that access to the public. He said Ed would continue allowing access to the river so long as it didn't get crazy or out of hand. I think it's only a matter of time, though, before idiots will ruin Reed Road as a usable access to the Finley. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 573 Height: 2.46 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-05-21 | MO | Finley River | US 160 | US 160 | Total trip distance: 1.5 miles1.5 | High | Good | RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Paddled upstream 3/4 of a mile against a pretty strong current to the long deep pool that's basically the same distance below Riverdale dam. Fished for two hours, finally catching eight smallmouth and goggle eye of various sizes around dusk. Each time I've fished this large pool there have been large gar routinely jumping out of the water and splashing about. Sometimes it gets annoying it's so frequent. Note: Getting kayaks and equipment in and out of this spot isn't very fun at all. The roar of traffic continually blowing by is very nerve-wracking and quite unsettling. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 894 Height: 3.06 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-05-31 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | SMB Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Bre Van Someren, Tom The water level was perfect for this float. There were a few tricky places and one portage around a log jam but nothing was particularly dangerous or difficult, even for beginners. At this level, the water is fast and clear. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 745 Height: 2.80 Source: Edmond |
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2020-06-23 | MO | Finley River | Patterson Road | Patterson Road | Total trip distance: 0.0 miles0.0 | Low | None | None Van Someren, Tom This wasn't a float trip, but an afternoon spent trying to clear out a large tree obstructing the river just below where Patterson Spring enters. I'm just placing the report here to denote the date it was done along with the river's water level at the time. Video documentation is also included in the external links. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 168 Height: 1.45 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-07-10 | MO | Finley River | Two Rivers Road | James River | Total trip distance: 3.5 miles0.3 | Good | None | (none) Barton, Adam Brumfield, Josh No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 96 Height: 1.12 Source: Barton |
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2020-08-13 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Low | Good | RB Van Someren, Tom Just paddled (and dragged) the kayak upstream 1 mile to a favorite fishing / swimming hole. Despite the low water level and CFS, this mile of stream is mostly easily paddle-able in this less-than-optimal condition. Caught several 5-6 in rock bass / goggle eye and observed MANY good sized small mouth. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 46 Height: 0.80 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-09-08 | MO | Finley River | Rt KK | Rt KK | Total trip distance: 7.8 miles7.8 | Poor | None | None Van Someren, Tom Took advantage of the low water conditions and cloudy day to paddle/wade/hike 3.9 miles upstream (just past Greasy Creek), scoping out the amount of debris and river obstructions along this section of the river. While there were several trees and blockages to deal with, I noted that nearly all of them could be cleared out fairly easily with a chainsaw, enough so to provide a clear navigable path when 100-200 CFS more flowing water would be present.
There are several long deep-ish good fishing holes along this section, especially between Arapaho Road and Hwy KK. Between Olga Road and Arapaho Road I spoke with a landowner who was "politely unreceptive" to my query/suggestion of using a chainsaw to make a navigable path in the stream (WTF?). Above Olga Road on toward Hwy Z the river seemed less hospitable with more difficult obstructions. But even in this extremely low level water condition the river was "mostly navigable", though not enjoyably so. So it's got to be MUCH better with even as little as 100 CFS more water flowing. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 36 Height: 0.72 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-09-13 | MO | Finley River | Finley River Park | Finley River Park | Total trip distance: 2.8 miles2.8 | Low | Poor | None Van Someren, Tom Just paddled upstream from the Finley River Park boat ramp to Riverside bridge and back. Fished mostly the upper half mile and didn't even get a single bite, despite seeing plenty of good sized fish in the water. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 33 Height: 0.70 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-09-20 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 5.8 miles5.8 | Poor | Fair | BLG RB SMB Van Someren, Tom Paddled / waded / hiked upstream to the confluence of Pedelo Creek to, once and for all, clear a navigable path through the multiple tree obstructions that have been there for the last several years. Also did a little fishing on the return back to the car. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 28 Height: 0.65 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-09-28 | MO | Finley River | Finley River Park | Finley River Park | Total trip distance: 2.8 miles2.8 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee It was a beautiful day of near perfect weather. We put in at Finley River Park and paddled upstream to Riverside Bridge before turning and paddling back. There was a small wildfire that spanned 100 yards or so along the eastern bank just south or Riverside bridge that was being battled by Nixa FD. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 37 Height: 0.74 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-11-08 | MO | Finley River | Riverside | Finley River Park | Total trip distance: 1.4 miles1.4 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Our first put in at the new Riverside Bridge. While the parking area is nice and large, there is a considerable carry to the water with a rather steep small access from the bank. Otherwise, This section is easy and unobstructed. The fall foliage was spectacular. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 96 Height: 1.12 Source: Bartlett |
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2021-04-27 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | None Copeland, Bryan Copeland, Layla Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level was just about perfect except for a couple short spots where the bottoms of our boats scraped over wide gravel bar areas out in the middle of the stream. There are two new trees that have fallen across the river. One (about 200 yards past the snarly mess that I cleared away last summer, which was just below where Patterson Spring enters) blocks the stream making a quick portage around it the smart choice. The 2nd downed tree is about a mile further downstream. Both trees could be cleared in about 45 minutes and 15 minutes respectively, with a couple chainsaws and helpers. The first downed tree managed to dump me, as I stupidly wasn't able to thread the needle through it properly due to the swift current and overconfidence. Even more stupidly, I lost my cell phone from capsizing. Searching for it we were unsuccessful in locating it. However, hiking back to the spot the following morning with a facemask and snorkel I managed to find it. (YESSSSS! 💪) Thankfully I did, because 4 hours later the river rose nearly 1400 CFS into flood stage. 😨 USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 396 Height: 2.12 Source: Van Someren |
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2021-06-13 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | None Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The river was moving swiftly but not dangerously so. There were a few tricky spots, one of which turned Joseph over in a pretty bad spot. We lost some gear and some pride but he was okay. Julian did a great job paddling through all of the obstacles and he and I were the only ones who didn't flip this day. Renee and Marianne were invited but declined for some unknown reason (probably because they thought the water would be higher than it was). USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 600 Height: 2.60 Source: Edmond |
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2021-07-03 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | None Brown, Lucy Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Romano, David Romano, Hannah Brown Van Someren, Tom This was a beautiful trip on the Finley with the water levels nearly perfect. We got a late start due to previous obligations (about 1430 hours) and got off the river around 1930 hours. We had two canoes and kayaks. This was Adalia's first solo trip in a kayak. Elseya was in my kayak for most of the trip. Hannah turned out to be very good and independent in a kayak. Julian, of course, was an old pro. Due to the holiday weekend, we did see a few other people on the river but it wasn't bad. Day bought Keystone Light for Darrell McHaffie at the put-in and Tom delivered some gift cards to Ed Underwood at the takeout spot. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 373 Height: 2.10 Source: Edmond |
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2021-10-26 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Riverside | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Poor | None Coffman, Rick Hesington, Craig Van Someren, Tom First time in nearly five years to float this section of the Finley. Weirdly, the trip started off with my boat seemingly taking on an inch and a half of water in the first tenth of a mile. Thinking I had worn through the hull Rick walked back to his truck to retrieve some duct tape. Dumping out the water and inspecting the boat for cracks, I couldn't find any. Returning back to the float Rick was now missing his paddle. WTF! Mystified by all this, we did find it just downstream. What an idiotic start! There are two areas where trees are crossing the river and obstruct the floatable path. The portage around them, (or through them) isn't particularly treacherous, but any babies tagging along might find them aggravating, if not difficult. I'd say the river at this level is at the low end of "Good"; still easily navigable, but one will get stuck on a low-water gravel area if they're not paying attention. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 177 Height: 1.51 Source: Van Someren |
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2021-11-11 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Riverside | Total trip distance: 4.6 miles4.6 | Low | Great | LMB RB SMB Barton, Adam A beautiful late autumn day full of portages around log jams and walking through the riffles. One significant portage of about 300 yards was required due to a large tree across the stream. The detour takes you away from the creek and you have to bushwack back to the gravel bar. The fishing was good though, with smallmouth feeding deep and largemouth cruising the backwater areas. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 72 Height: 1.01 Source: Barton |
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2022-03-17 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Ozark | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Chalumba, Claude Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Jones, Marianne Jordan, Kelsie Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was nearly perfect weather for a March float trip. The wind was modest and from the south but it didn't cause too many problems. The water level was not ideal and could have used a little more flow but this section was well within the "Good" range. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 207 Height: 1.64 Source: Edmond |
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2022-03-20 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | SMB Van Someren, Tom The water was up from a recent rain, the weather was perfect for mid-March (sunny and 74), so I had Cynthia drop me off after leaving my car at the take-out (since all my float friends were laming out on me). The river was flowing great with no obstructions. Only a couple spots required some technical skill to work my way through them. Caught three nice sized smallies as I gently floated along with the Sun warm on my skin. Perfect conditions. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 559 Height: 2.56 Source: Van Someren |
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2022-05-10 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Riverside | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Poor | None Romano, David Schmidt, John Schmidt, Matt Van Someren, Tom The water level was excellent. This is the highest CFS I've done on the Finley and we had absolutely no problem navigating the strong and steady current the entire distance. We probably should raise our "High" water level rating to 1200cfs, as I think another 200cfs would still be safe to enjoy. There's one set of downed trees 1 mile down from Linden that mostly obstructs the path of the river. Removing a few of the limbs with a chainsaw would be easy, letting the next major flood further clear the path. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 1010 Height: 3.39 Source: Van Someren |
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2022-05-12 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | None Copeland, Bryan Jones, Marianne Schmidt, John Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom An utterly beautiful day to float. Sunny 90° air temperature all day with the water flowing nicely the whole way. No obstructions blocked our way throughout. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 683 Height: 2.82 Source: Van Someren |
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2022-06-09 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | BLG GSF SMB Coffman, Rick Van Someren, Tom Perfect gorgeous day to float. I was expecting the water level to be marginal, but it actually was good (though on the low side of good). Still, we only scrapped across a few low water gravel spots where I was expecting there would be a lot more occurrences. This was Rick's very first time to float this section of the Finley. He caught several very nice sized smallies using his fly fishing rig. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 172 Height: 1.59 Source: Van Someren |
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2022-08-07 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Poor | None | None Blaisdell, Beth Copeland, Bryan Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Taylor, Chris Underwood, Katie Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Andrea wanted to get on the river for the afternoon and this was our best option to avoid the crowds. Maybe 1/3 to a 1/4 of this stretch had to be hiked upstream with our kayaks in tow. It wasn't too bad but more than some expected. Once we got to the gravel bar, the day was excellent. Unfortunately, the swimming hole at this bend is starting to fill in with gravel. It's like to be full in a year or two or maybe after the next big flood. We had rivercado, guacamole, deer sausage, cheese, crackers, grapes, various chips, Cynthia's homemade cookies, beer, and whiskey shots. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 59 Height: 1.06 Source: Edmond |
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2022-10-29 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Riverside | Total trip distance: 4.6 miles4.6 | Low | Fair | RB SMB Barton, Adam Greenstreet, Michael A beautiful fall day to spend on the river. Weather was cloudy with little to no wind and a high temperature of around 60 degrees. Fishing was slow and the river was ultra clear with a layer of leaves on the bottom making finesse patterns difficult to deploy. Nevertheless, we had a great time and saw numerous wildlife, including bald eagles, turkey, and deer. We saw one 10-point buck bedded down below Green Bridge and spooked him as we floated by. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 88 Height: 1.12 Source: Barton |
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2023-02-15 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Bergfelt, Matt Medearis, Rusty Medearis, Zach Van Someren, Tom A warm near 70o February day on the upper Finley. The water level was flowing WAY better than the stated 402 CFS was showing at the Riverdale gauge. It was curious if the water we were experiencing just hadn't fully reached the gauge yet since, from previous floats, it felt more like a 500-600 CFS current flowing. No major obstructions were noted anywhere along this stretch of the stream. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 411 Height: 2.29 Source: Van Someren |
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2023-02-20 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Ozark | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Unknown There is a log jam that requires portage right before the old Riverside Inn Bridge. Stay right, and portage on gravel. The water has come down from the last large rain, making the water an easy float but watch for debris. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 437 Height: 2.35 Source: Smith |
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2023-07-16 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Poor | Poor | SMB Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Spent a perfect afternoon one mile upstream from Reed Road on my favorite private gravel bar / swimming / fishing hole (that is slowly filling in with gravel and will probably be gone by next year). Brought and tested out a new portable beach umbrella for easy shade. It works great! USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 79 Height: 1.07 Source: Van Someren |
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2024-05-19 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Bernskoetter, Alli Blaisdell, Beth Copeland, Bryan Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Taylor, Chris Taylor, Katie Thompson, Denise Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level on this day was perfect with nearly constant flowing water, several haystack riffles, and perfect clarity. There were several difficult areas that turned out to be fairly technical. I was informed that this was not an easy river (like the others) and it wasn't as much fun as a "leisurely" float. We stopped and had two lunches, including chips, cookies, deer sausage, cheese sticks, potato salad, and, of course, rivercado. The obligatory selfie suffered from poor lighting, inadequate equipment, and uncooperative subjects. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 642 Height: 2.65 Source: Edmond |
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2024-06-27 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Riverside | Total trip distance: 4.6 miles4.6 | Good | None | None Aker, Christine Aker, Jon Duggins, Robert Romano, Ben Romaon, David Van Someren, Tom This was a float trip to mainly clean up some strainers and potentially dangerous spots along this section of the river. We cleared navigable paths through about 5-6 areas that could cause problems to careless or inexperienced paddlers. The water level was slightly low in a few areas but still workable for an enjoyable day on the river. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 167 Height: 1.59 Source: Van Someren |
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2024-06-29 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Ozark | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Low | None | Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Evans, Adam Mohr, Kelly Romano, Ben Romano, David Romano, Hannah Romano, Lucy Sherman, Bev Sherman, Paul Van Someren, Tom This trip was a celebration of the legal victory that kept the Canyon Road access at Linden on the Finley River open to the public. The water was on the "good" end of "low" (or the "low" end of "good"). Several of the riffles were draggy, some portages were required, and the current was very slow. Tom and I discussed this and rated it as a "low" for these purposes. Since we started around 1430 hours (and off around 1900 hours), there was no organized lunch. Everyone shared some food, however, The weather didn't turn out as hot as predicted and the water itself was cool and refreshing. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 118 Height: 1.38 Source: Edmond |
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2007-07-07 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 152 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2008-08-16 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 237 Height: 5.11 Source: Edmond |
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2010-05-29 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Dry Creek | Total trip distance: 10.0 miles10.0 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Eth, Joe Morrison, Clay Morrison, Pam Van Someren, Tom The last couple of miles were in the still water of Table Rock Lake. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 272 Height: 4.73 Source: Edmond |
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2011-06-04 | MO | Flat Creek | Jenkins | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 11.8 miles11.8 | Good | None | None Dawes, Katie Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Morrison, Pam Turek, Stephanie Turk, Scott Van Someren Tom Hot. Water level was good. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 290 Height: 4.78 Source: Edmond |
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2013-07-27 | MO | Flat Creek | Stubblefield | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 19.3 miles19.3 | High | None | None Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe We ran into a couple of obstacles that would have been very challenging in a canoe (one was probably impossible). Other than that, the river was at a very good level. Travelled 19 miles in 7 hours, including several brief stops. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 939 Height: 6.62 Source: Edmond |
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2015-05-25 | MO | Flat Creek | Jenkins | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 11.8 miles11.8 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Van Someren, Tom The river was high with a couple of downed trees that were problematic. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 1440 Height: 7.29 Source: Edmond |
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2015-07-03 | MO | Flat Creek | Jenkins | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 11.8 miles11.8 | Good | None | None Bortosky, Rachel Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Several trees and root wads were disrupted from recent floods. Several places were pretty tricky with the stronger current going directly through trees and into obstacles. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 344 Height: 4.72 Source: Edmond |
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2015-08-09 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Good | LMB LSF RB SMB Bramow, Maxi Casey, Libra Dickens, Kristen Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Lowery, Marc Moler, Leta Van Someren, Tom Almost everyone was able to get through all the riffles without getting out of their boats, but several places were too shallow to float without dragging at least some. A lot of debris was in the river from recent floods. This is definitely at the low end of what could be considered a comfortable floating level. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 152 Height: 4.06 Source: Edmond |
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2015-11-25 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Eth, Joe Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 213 Height: 4.21 Source: Van Someren |
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2016-05-28 | MO | Flat Creek | Jenkins | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 11.8 miles11.8 | Good | Poor | None Amburn, Andrea Casey, Libra Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Whisenant, Brenda Whisenant, Don The current was slow and the trip took the entire day (8+ hours). Had to portage around downed trees once and scraped and dragged through gravel in several places. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 135 Height: 4.80 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-05-13 | MO | Flat Creek | Jenkins | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 11.8 miles11.8 | Good | Fair | BLG LMB Dudenhoeffer, Dean Dudenhoeffer, Todd Martin, Galen Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom Williams, Hannah Williams, Sarah Williams, Tom With the recent heavy rains SW MO had been receiving the water level was excellent. However, as expected, the flooding that resulted from all the rain created new river snarls that presented challenges to the inexperienced kayaker/canoeist. Right off the bat a poor decision to NOT take the left channel over the right managed to dump Sarah, hubby, HB and TVS trying to assist them (RRRRRR!). I lost my fishing rod, tackle, reading glasses and jerky. Fingers won't be pointed, but I knew this was the wrong choice to take. We got on the river just before 11:00 AM and reached the take-out point around 4:30 PM. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 580 Height: 5.50 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-06-24 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Fair | BLG RB SMB Acharya, Holly Acharya, Sreekanth Arnold, Al Arnold, Sharmane Davis, Reva Eth, Joe Cline, Bradley Cline, Jacob Cline, Jamie Van Someren, Tom Weather was perfect, water level was excellent. Only a couple of downed trees were blocking the river where newbies felt the need to portage around them. Got on the river at 10:45 and exited around 16:30. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 269 Height: 4.63 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-06-22 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Good | RB SMB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The water level for this stretch was perfect. The water was nearly crystal clear but it flowed continuously from the time we put in. In fact, we had trouble finding a gravel bar where we could swim comfortably. Julian paddled his own kayak for this entire stretch. A couple of areas were a little sketchy for him since he was new but there were no problems. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 449 Height: 4.68 Source: Edmond |
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2019-07-06 | MO | Flat Creek | Stubblefield | MO 39 | Total trip distance: 7.6 miles7.6 | Good | Good | GSF LSF SMB Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Coppinger-Travers, Kathy Dudenhoeffer, Diana Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Travers, Gina Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah This was a technical section of Flat Creek, much more so than we expected. Several downed trees and some tricky log and brush traps were present, some of which took down some boats. The water level was very good with just a few places being too shallow to float successfully (and most of those were because of the aforementioned obstacles forcing us to choose less than optimal pathways for the water level). This was Kathy's first river trip (although she'd been in a kayak before) and Julian's third solo kayak trip. Both performed admirably despite the technical difficulties. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 355 Height: 4.44 Source: Edmond |
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2019-10-27 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | None Acharya, Sree Arnold, Al Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Haun, Korey Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Tom The day started out chilly and foggy but quickly warmed into the 60s and perhaps low 70s. The wind was mostly low and the water was crystal clear and at a nearly perfect level. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 292 Height: 4.26 Source: Edmond |
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2020-04-08 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | SMB Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Gaunt, Jay Haun, Korey Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water was high and flowing well but still mostly clear. There were no serious obstacles on this stretch. Several other groups were seen on the river this day, some of whom were in their own floating parties. We started around 1300 hours and were off the river by 1730 despite a few fairly lengthy breaks. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 650 Height: 5.21 Source: Edmond |
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2020-06-12 | MO | Flat Creek | MO 39 | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Feistner, John Feistner, Sharon Osborn, Clan Water was excellent for floating. Very clear. Took us about 4.5 hours with a stop for lunch and a couple of other stops. A few down trees where care was needed. Lower water would cause some issues with wide, shallow areas. Several people fishing and catching some smallmouth. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 314 Height: 4.42 Source: Feistner |
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2020-06-14 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | None Barrow, Kim Bergfeld, Matt Monroe, Jason Van Someren, Bre Van Someren, Luke Van Someren, Tom The weather was perfect and the water level was excellent. Remarkably for such gorgeous conditions, we only saw a total of 5 other folks enjoying this stretch of the river. This was the first float trip I managed to get Luke to be included in. Other than Bre's first float last week, everyone else attending were near newbies to kayaking or river navigation. So it was interesting and a bit unsettling to say the least. LOL USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 284 Height: 4.36 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-08-14 | MO | Flat Creek | Flat Creek Road | Dry Creek | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Low | Good | GSF SMB Goff, Courtney Goff, Michelle Total river blockage. Tree down blocking full width of river about halfway through float length. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 73 Height: 3.60 Source: Goff |
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2020-09-05 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Low | Good | SMB Back, Dustin Barton, Brooke Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel River was low and hard to go through any shallow riffles. Smallmouth were caught near root wads on small jigs and Ned rigs in the current. Nobody else on the river though on Labor Day weekend was a plus. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 52 Height: 3.44 Source: Barton |
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2021-06-05 | MO | Flat Creek | Stubblefield | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 14.0 miles14.0 | High | None | None Eakins, Danielle Eth, Joe Haun, Korey Van Someren, Tom Wilson, Ryan The water was flowing along quickly, but not dangerously so. Care had to be taken, though, around one downed tree across the river. And two other partially submerged logs managed to tip a member of our crew twice (I think). I'd consider this water level near the top of our personal "High" level mark. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 819 Height: 5.90 Source: Van Someren |
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2022-06-11 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | None Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Pilipili, Olivier Van Someren, Tom Although we were concerned the water level was too low for a comfortable float, it was actually pretty close to perfect. A few struggled with shallow riffles but those could mostly be avoided. The water was moving just fine and we could have easily finished the trip in 3 hours or less except for the frequent and lengthy stops we made. This was Beth's first trip kayaking with us and Olivier's first river trip ever. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 284 Height: 4.64 Source: Edmond |
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2022-09-04 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Fair | LMB SMB H, Kenzie, Ashley, Ryan, J.G., Mona Very good water level. Additional trees down in the water. Very enjoyable mid 80's float. Fewer canoeist and yaks than anticipated for Sunday Labor Day weekend float. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 305 Height: 4.63 Source: Henley |
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2023-04-14 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Arnold, Al Eth, Joe We dragged a few times but the water was crystal clear. We saw more fish on this trip than ever before on any river. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 249 Height: 4.60 Source: Arnold |
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2023-05-21 | MO | Flat Creek | MO 39 | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Great | RB SMB Barton, Adam Law, Kyle Beautiful May afternoon on the river. We launched at 1300 and were off by 1900. Caught many smallmouth and a few Ozark bass along the way. Kyle caught his first ever smallie and I think he is already addicted to bronzebacks. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 266 Height: 4.66 Source: Barton |
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2023-06-11 | MO | Flat Creek | MO 39 | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Low | Great | GSF RB SMB Barton, Adam Greenstreet, Michael A muggy summer day on the river. We were on by 1345 and the fishing was great for the first couple hours until the rain rolled in. Caught lots of smallies and rock bass on finesse techniques and even caught some on topwater later in the evening. Off by 1930. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 94 Height: 3.89 Source: Barton |
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2023-08-19 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah This was a last-minute trip to catch the last of the water from the storms earlier in the week. The water level was perfect, with almost no dragging and just one portage through a downed tree. The water clarity was as good as we've seen and the current was swift in many places. Lunch was mango and avocado salsa, BLTs with Pike County homegrown tomatoes, and pasta salad. Chips and cookies were around for later snacks, too. Although many vehicles were parked at the put-in and takeout but not many were actually on the river that we saw. We started at 1120 hours and stopped at 1740 hours with several stops, at least two close to an hour or more. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 201 Height: 4.42 Source: Edmond |
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2024-06-15 | MO | Flint Hill Branch | Little Sac River | Little Sac River | Total trip distance: 13.6 miles0.2 | Low | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian We paddled up this spring branch as far as we could and turned around. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2006-08-20 | MO | Gasconade River | Schlicht Spring | MO 17 | Total trip distance: 10.2 miles10.2 | Poor | None | None Edmond, Brian Ince, Brianne No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 53 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2010-06-12 | MO | Gasconade River | Osage Fork | Hazelgreen | Total trip distance: 5.3 miles0.8 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 616 Height: 2.48 Source: Edmond |
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2010-08-14 | MO | Gasconade River | Gasconade Hills Resort | Hazelgreen | Total trip distance: 4.3 miles4.3 | Good | Good | SMB RB GSF LSF BLG Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Tina Wann, Denny Wann, Mom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 143 Height: 1.23 Source: Fillmore |
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2011-07-02 | MO | Gasconade River | Osage Fork | Hazelgreen | Total trip distance: 14.5 miles0.8 | Good | Great | SMB RB GSF LSF BLG Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 296 Height: 1.77 Source: Fillmore |
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2011-07-03 | MO | Gasconade River | Hazelgreen | MO 133 | Total trip distance: 14.5 miles9.2 | Good | Fair | SMB RB GSF LSF BLG Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Tina Wann, Denny Wann, Mom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 282 Height: 1.72 Source: Fillmore |
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2011-07-10 | MO | Gasconade River | Little Piney Creek | Jerome | Total trip distance: 6.0 miles1.2 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Jerome (06933500) Discharge: 1040 Height: 2.27 Source: Edmond |
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2011-08-13 | MO | Gasconade River | MO 28 | Jerome | Total trip distance: 10.8 miles10.8 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian The river was slow in most places but high enough to float due to its large size. Boiling Springs was impressive. USGS Gauge Data:Jerome (06933500) Discharge: 1660 Height: 2.91 Source: Edmond |
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2012-08-18 | MO | Gasconade River | Jerome | Whitehouse Ford | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian The river was low and slow, but we were down far enough that we easily floated through the riffles without dragging. Even with slow water, ample stops, and a backwater excursion, we made the short trip in about four hours. USGS Gauge Data:Jerome (06933500) Discharge: 475 Height: 1.36 Source: Edmond |
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2016-10-23 | MO | Gasconade River | Osage Fork | Hazelgreen | Total trip distance: 5.3 miles0.8 | High | Poor | None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The river was flowing and the water was murky. There were no obstacles in this short distance and canoe travel was fine. The level was high due to the massive rainfall event over the area last week (Wed night and Thu). I believe a long float just on the Gasconade could have been attempted at this level. USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 1090 Height: 3.16 Source: Edmond |
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2018-09-15 | MO | Gasconade River | Cave Lodge | Ruby's Landing | Total trip distance: 5.1 miles5.1 | Good | Poor | SMB Edmond, Brian The Gasconade was falling from a recent moderate flooding event. The water was still pretty murky. The flow was moderate with many slow, still pools. The riffles were fine but rare. This part of the river was nice enough but not very scenic. I rode an old prisoner bus from Ruby's Landing to the put-in just upstream of Schlict Spring. USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 443 Height: 1.88 Source: Edmond |
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2019-05-27 | MO | Gasconade River | Buzzard Bluff | Wilbur Allen | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | Great | GSF RB SMB Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Larsen, Lisa Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Although this was on the upper Gasconade, the river was already very large here. The first half of the trip consisted of some very large, slow pools punctuated with some good runs. The latter part of this trip was faster. After our lunch stop, we did find the perfect shady spot for a "rivercado" snack. USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 2840 Height: 5.44 Source: Edmond |
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2022-04-23 | MO | Gasconade River | Buzzard Bluff | Wilbur Allen | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | High | Fair | GSF LSF RB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott Windy conditions (gusts over 40 mph) and the river being high made fishing conditions tough all day long. The hardest part was trying to keep the kayaks in place to make the proper casts. All the fish caught were in areas out of the wind and in slow current. Our target was smallmouth, but maybe the spawn is going on right now. Water temp was 64 degrees. There are a few tricky riffles through this section at this water level. A tree had recently fallen across near the take out and resulted in a minor portage. Most notably though, we saw hundreds of turtles along the way. One softshell turtle I saw had to be about the size of a manhole cover! Two bald eagles nest were spotted in large sycamores closed to Manes and we could see the males searching for additional food overhead. USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 3350 Height: 5.78 Source: Barton |
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2009-05-30 | OK | Glover River | Road D185 | Jones River Ranch Road | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Fair | GSF LSF SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Glover (07337900) Discharge: 100 Height: 3.62 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-08-25 | MO | Huzzah Creek | Scotia | Meramec River | Total trip distance: 3.8 miles1.3 | Low | None | None Alderson, Daniel Caldwell, Justin Edmond, Brian Filson, Nathan Ince, Seth Luebrecht, Michael Luebrecht, Ryan Scherder, Travis Smith, Andy The Bull Float Trip. The river was packed with people, with boats literally touching for much of the trip. USGS Gauge Data:Steelville (07014000) Discharge: 41 Height: 2.08 Source: Edmond |
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2011-10-30 | IL | Illinois River | Sparrow Hawk 6 | Spark Hawk Campground | Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 | Good | Great | SMB KSB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Fillmore |
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2011-09-05 | MO | Indian Creek | Anderson | Lanagan | Total trip distance: 3.8 miles3.8 | Good | Fair | SMB RB LSF East, Mitch Fillmore, Brian Leonard, Phil Ligon, Day Thompson, Denise Tucker, Charlie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Lanagan (07188885) Discharge: 43 Height: 1.22 Source: Fillmore |
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1997-09-07 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Alley Spring | Eminence | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Kellie Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Alley Spring (07065495) Discharge: 57 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2004-06-19 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Bay Creek | Eminence | Total trip distance: 12.1 miles12.1 | Good | None | None Ballard, Christina Ballard, Kevin Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Blackford, Alicia Blackford, Eric Brocaille, Justin Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brent Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Ince, Brianne Ince, Seth Lehenbauer, Brenna Sutter, Colby Wilson, Jessica No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Alley Spring (07065495) Discharge: 154 Height: 2.46 Source: Edmond |
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2007-07-04 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Blue Spring | Rymer | Total trip distance: 6.6 miles6.6 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 102 Height: 1.73 Source: Edmond |
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2008-06-14 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Blue Spring | Rymer | Total trip distance: 6.6 miles6.6 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 105 Height: 2.06 Source: Edmond |
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2012-05-26 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Blue Spring | Rymer | Total trip distance: 6.6 miles6.6 | Low | Great | SMB RB LSF BLG GSF Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Tina Wann, Denny Wann, Mom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 27 Height: 1.28 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-06-22 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Buck Hollow | Rymer | Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Turk, Scott Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Camped on Rymer gravel bar the night before. First part of trip was uneventful. Right after Blue Spring, a thunderstorm with lots of lightning and thunder dumped nearly two inches of rain on us. Although this level was considered good, we all agreed that a 3-6" higher water level would have been ideal. USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 78 Height: 1.78 Source: Edmond |
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2016-10-22 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Eminence | Shawnee Creek | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles4.6 | Good | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Keith Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Eminence (07066000) Discharge: 241 Height: 2.23 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-10-23 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Shawnee Creek | Two Rivers | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles3.4 | Good | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Keith Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Eminence (07066000) Discharge: 234 Height: 2.22 Source: Fillmore |
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2020-05-31 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Buck Hollow | Rymers | Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4 | Good | Great | RB SMB Barton, Brooke Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel Beautiful day on the river with the family. Caught a ton of rock bass along the boulders and smallmouth in the edges of the current. USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 253 Height: 2.20 Source: Barton |
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2020-06-02 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Prongs | VFW Campground (A) | Total trip distance: 32.5 miles4.3 | Good | Fair | GSF SMB Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom The water level on this stretch was just barely good enough for a "Good" rating. I wouldn't want to float it any lower. This section of the river wasn't particularly scenic (compared to further downstream). Our time on the river this day was basically a gorgeous evening float. There were several good camping sites before we settled on the gravel bar we finally chose. We also met a fellow wilderness paddler, Earl Lipscomb, who hailed from Carthage but was a Glendale alum just a few years older than Tom. They compared notes and acquaintances. Earl tries to float the Jacks Fork at least once per year and has very detailed notes about camp sites and fishing holes for this river and others. USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 183 Height: 1.89 Source: Edmond |
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2020-06-03 | MO | Jacks Fork River | VFW Campground (A) | Lost Hollow (B) | Total trip distance: 32.5 miles11.2 | Good | Poor | RB SMB Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom The water level was somewhat better. On this stretch and the others, I jumped out several times to save our loaded canoe from certain danger. This is my favorite section of the river. The scenery is fantastic and the river is still small enough to feel like you're enclosed. A few miles before we hit Jam Up Cave, a thunderstorm blew up and rained hard. Tom got a great video of the beginning of this storm. We sought shelter and dried off somewhat in the cave itself. While there, we saw a large group camping on the gravel bar across from the cave. They had several tents and lots of gear. We're calling this the Ron White Expedition. Although there is evidence that Ron White was, in fact, performing this week and not floating and fishing on the Jacks Fork River, we think there was probably a double standing in for him during the shows so the real Ron White could get away. Tom asked if he knew Jeff Foxworthy and he said he did. Who are you going to believe? A published show schedule or a man's self-professed friendship with a famous comedian? USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 163 Height: 1.79 Source: Edmond |
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2020-06-04 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Lost Hollow (B) | Allen Branch (B) | Total trip distance: 32.5 miles12.3 | Good | Poor | RB SMB Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom This day started out with an early morning thunderstorm that finished raining around 0900 hours. We got a late and wet start but managed to push off the gravel bar by 1100 hours. The water flow was very good through this stretch at this level although there were still a few places where we dragged. We ran into Ron White's group at Chalk Bluff today and got further confirmation of a positive identification. We commented on their massive amount of gear and Ron stated that the circus had come to town. He didn't have a drink and cigar but he was headed to a cooler to get one. USGS Gauge Data:Alley Spring (07065495) Discharge: 447 Height: 3.44 Source: Edmond |
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2020-06-05 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Allen Branch (B) | Alley Spring | Total trip distance: 32.5 miles4.7 | Good | Poor | RB SMB Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom We had more rain this morning but it wasn't the deluge we'd had before. We didn't get an early start since we only had a few miles to go. This day was marked by two significant snake sightings. The first was a erythristic common watersnake, which was neat enough. When I posted this on Facebook later, someone else posted the same colored snake from a different observer. It turns out it was the exact same snake, verified because it was basking on the exact same log. Less than a mile away, Stephanie and I were looking at some flowering shrubs halfway up a bluff. We paddled over to get a better look, not paying attention to the rocks below. Without realizing it, I had paddled Stephanie to within a foot of a basking cottonmouth. Had it been inclined, it could have tagged her hand, which was resting on the side of the canoe. Luckily, it was merely annoyed at our presence. The water flow was fine through this section but the river widened and flattened quite a bit as well. We agreed that the section below Bay Creek just wasn't as scenic and desirable as the upper sections of the river. USGS Gauge Data:Alley Spring (07065495) Discharge: 421 Height: 3.38 Source: Edmond |
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2020-06-05 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Ebb and Flow | Bay Creek | Total trip distance: 11.0 miles11.0 | Good | Excellent | BLG RB SMB Bray, Eli Bray, Matt No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 161 Height: 1.78 Source: Bray |
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2020-06-20 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Buck Hollow | Alley Spring | Total trip distance: 14.8 miles14.8 | Low | Good | RB SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Barton, Scott Barton, Melinda Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel The water was a little low for ideal floating. The forecast called for a 40% chance of thunderstorms and sure enough it opened up on us just past Bay Creek. The fishing was okay before the rain hit, but then disappeared after the storms blew in. Overall a mediocre flow due to the weather, but memories galore due to paddling in the monsoon. USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 105 Height: 1.29 Source: Barton |
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2022-07-06 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Alley Spring | Emminence | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip Turner, Polly Windy's suggested water levels too low above Alley Spring USGS Gauge Data:Alley Spring (07065495) Discharge: 107 Height: 2.45 Source: Turner |
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2023-10-05 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Rymer | Bay Creek | Total trip distance: 27.9 miles9.0 | Low | Good | SMB Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ Water was low. Pretty much every riffle stopped the boats but we were able to pole our way through them. No portages! USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 33 Height: 0.76 Source: Fillmore |
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2023-10-06 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Bay Creek | Alley Spring | Total trip distance: 27.9 miles5.8 | Low | Poor | None Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ Water was low. Pretty much every riffle stopped the boats but we were able to pole our way through them. No portages! USGS Gauge Data:Alley Spring (07065495) Discharge: 61 Height: 1.52 Source: Fillmore |
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2023-10-07 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Alley Spring | Eminence | Total trip distance: 27.9 miles5.8 | Good | Poor | None Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Tristan Fillmore, Vivien Javorsek, Rachel Miller, Russ We had a great float. Fishing was tough. It was Tristan's first float and Vivien's first time with her own kayak. USGS Gauge Data:Eminence (07066000) Discharge: 183 Height: 1.88 Source: Fillmore |
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2023-10-08 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Eminence | Shawnee Creek | Total trip distance: 27.9 miles4.6 | Good | Fair | SMB Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Eminence (07066000) Discharge: 177 Height: 1.86 Source: Fillmore |
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2023-10-09 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Shawnee Creek | Two Rivers | Total trip distance: 27.9 miles2.7 | Good | Poor | None Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Eminence (07066000) Discharge: 174 Height: 1.85 Source: Fillmore |
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2024-04-19 | MO | Jacks Fork River | South Prong | Buck Hollow (A) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles4.5 | Poor | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 5. River camped 0.5 miles inside NPS boundary. All drops required poling and/or lining. No portaging. USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 89 Height: 0.92 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-20 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Buck Hollow (A) | Rymers (A) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles11.0 | Poor | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 6. River camped above Rymers. All drops required poling and/or lining. No portaging. USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 80 Height: 0.85 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-21 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Rymers (A) | Alley Spring (A) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles14.0 | Poor | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 7. River camped above Alley Spring. All drops required poling and/or lining. No portaging. USGS Gauge Data:Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 75 Height: 0.81 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-22 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Alley Spring (A) | Shawnee Creek (B) | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles25.8 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 8. River camped below Shawnee Creek. All drops above Alley Spring required poling and/or lining. Water level significantly improved at Alley Spring. Still some scraping, but only had to pole and/or line a couple of drops. USGS Gauge Data:Alley Spring (07065495) Discharge: 124 Height: 1.63 Source: Turner |
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2024-04-23 | MO | Jacks Fork River | Shawnee Creek (B) | Two Rivers | Total trip distance: 162.8 miles2.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip ONSR boundary-to-boundary day 9. Finished Jacks Fork and back on the Current. USGS Gauge Data:Eminence (07066000) Discharge: 236 Height: 1.98 Source: Turner |
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1998-07-05 | MO | James River | Kerr | Galena | Total trip distance: 5.0 miles5.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Kellie Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 232 Height: Source: Edmond |
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1998-07-19 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Kellie Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 194 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2003-08-24 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Ince, Brianne Ince, Seth Smith, Andy No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 65 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2007-09-02 | MO | James River | Delaware | Shelvin Rock | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Low | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Mathis, Alicia Pille, Neil Saunders, Gigi No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 118 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2012-06-23 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Low | Fair | SMB RB BC LSF Cooper, Matt Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca White, Aaron No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 73 Height: 2.20 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-09-02 | MO | James River | Crighton | Southwood | Total trip distance: 3.2 miles3.2 | Low | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Some places could easily snag a boat and require some portage but most could be floated successfully. The last third of the trip was Lake Springfield. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 25 Height: 3.70 Source: Edmond |
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2013-08-17 | MO | James River | Finley River | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 9.8 miles3.4 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom The water was high but not dangerously so. We went over some nice haystacks just below the Finley. Someone reported much higher haystacks above the Finley. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 589 Height: 3.54 Source: Edmond |
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2014-06-22 | MO | James River | Hootentown | McCall Bridge Road | Total trip distance: 6.4 miles6.4 | Good | Fair | GSF Amburn, Andrea Edmond, Brian Hunt, Rob Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 283 Height: 2.88 Source: Edmond |
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2014-07-20 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | None Bowe, Ann Bowe, Michelle Bowe, Mike Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian James River Outfitters had quite a few boats and inner tubes on the river. Despite the short distance, the low current, heat, and sunny conditions were a bit much for Michelle's folks. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 277 Height: 3.13 Source: Edmond |
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2015-03-21 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | None Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Green, Dana Green, Eric Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya McKnight, Don McKnight, Jen Van Someren, Tom The river level was nearly perfect with no major obstacles. The rapids just above the Finley were substantial. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 735 Height: 3.74 Source: Edmond |
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2015-06-14 | MO | James River | Delaware | Shelvin Rock | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Brandy Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Lichtenberg, Brady Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo The day started with a thundershower that didn't last too long. There are at least two exciting plunges over ledge rock in this stretch. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 439 Height: 3.17 Source: Edmond |
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2015-07-12 | MO | James River | Southwood | Lake Springfield Park | Total trip distance: 2.1 miles2.1 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie Williamson, Lucy Williamson, Myki Although this trip was technically in the lake, we shuttled a vehicle to the park to take advantage of the slight current coming in with the flooded James River. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 1390 Height: 7.83 Source: Edmond |
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2015-07-25 | MO | James River | Hootentown | Kerr | Total trip distance: 16.9 miles16.9 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Although the river didn't seem high at all, we didn't encounter a still pool the entire day. We started at 1030 and ended at 1630, but we only stopped a few times. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 2330 Height: 6.29 Source: Edmond |
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2015-08-16 | MO | James River | Tailwaters | Rivercut | Total trip distance: 7.1 miles7.1 | Good | None | None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Coroleuski, Linda Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Williamson, Myki The water level was fine for this trip, but we counted perhaps 6-8 obstacles that were technically challenging in a canoe or for an inexperienced kayaker. In several places, we had to help others or exit the boat to portage around or through particularly troublesome obstacles. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 224 Height: 5.07 Source: Edmond |
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2016-02-28 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ficarra, Serena Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom It was very windy and cloudy for nearly the entire time, making for an unpleasant float. Nobody fished very much, including Julian. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 369 Height: 4.48 Source: Edmond |
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2016-04-24 | MO | James River | Delaware | Shelvin Rock | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Casey, Libra Coroleuski, Abby Coroleuski, Ethan Coroleuski, Lauren Coroleuski, Linda Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Liu, Aimeng McKay, Lane Turk Scott Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Vaught, Carol Williams, Sarah Wilson, Ryan Although I got out only a few times because of shallow water, we rubbed the bottom quite a bit and got hung up on rocks a few times. I wouldn't want to do this much lower. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 203 Height: 2.77 Source: Edmond |
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2016-06-26 | MO | James River | Delaware | Shelvin Rock | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Amburn, Andrea Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie Williamson, Lucy Williamson, Myki Most of the river was fine, with even some fast areas flowing. The water was a bit murky and we had to drag the canoe through a few low areas. This is about minimum water level recommended for this section. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 275 Height: 2.90 Source: Edmond |
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2016-10-02 | MO | James River | Hootentown | McCall Bridge Road | Total trip distance: 6.4 miles6.4 | Good | Good | LSF RB SMB Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah This was near the low end of what would be considered a good float. A few of the riffles were too low and some places ended up being traps for the boats because of the low water. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 83 Height: 2.38 Source: Edmond |
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2016-10-09 | MO | James River | Rivercut | Delaware | Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5 | Low | Fair | CCF LSF SMB Van Someren, Tom The water discharge was navigable, but not enjoyable. I think I scraped more surface off the bottom of my kayak on this trip alone than all other trips combined. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 85 Height: 2.46 Source: Van Someren |
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2016-12-26 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | None Acharya, Sreekanth Amburn, Andrea Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom Although the water was relatively low, most places were fine in a kayak if you were careful and paid attention. At the beginning, the water was flowing well. As we neared the end, several large pools slowed us down (especially with the wind). Another couple taking out at Kerr said their canoe dragged along in several places. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 184 Height: 3.63 Source: Edmond |
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2017-02-05 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Shelvin Rock | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | Good | Poor | None Van Someren, Tom Paddled upstream 1.5 miles (approx. 1/2 mi past the Big Bend Road bridge) then returned back to Shelvin. Water was clear, fishing non-existent, since I didn't even see any in the water. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 175 Height: 2.69 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-03-20 | MO | James River | Kerr | Galena | Total trip distance: 5.0 miles5.0 | Low | Good | RSF SMB Amburn, Andrea Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 319 Height: 4.03 Source: Amburn |
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2017-06-10 | MO | James River | Crane Creek | Cox | Total trip distance: 10.4 miles8.4 | Good | Poor | None Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Shiree Put in just before 1000, took out at Cox Access in Galena right at 1730. The James was flowing very nicely. Fishing utterly sucked, mostly due to WAAAAAY too many people taking advantage of the gorgeous day outside. From just below Kerr Access all the way to Galena, we had to put up with the noise and shenanigans of 130 college students drifting down the river in a mass rafting flotilla. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 920 Height: 5.66 Source: Van Someren |
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2017-10-08 | MO | James River | Cox | Galena Landing | Total trip distance: 3.9 miles3.9 | Good | Fair | GSF SMB Dudenhoeffer, Reagan Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The lake level was at 916.41 but we were in a still pool for the last mile of the trip. For future trips, the level should be lower if one expects to get a current for the entire trip. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 178 Height: 4.17 Source: Edmond |
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2018-01-14 | MO | James River | Kerr | Y Bridge | Total trip distance: 5.2 miles5.2 | Good | None | None Larsen, Chris Schlager, Mark Travers, Lisa Tuter, Kristen Heavy snow during early afternoon. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 219 Height: 4.50 Source: Larsen |
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2018-06-01 | MO | James River | Delaware | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 12.7 miles12.7 | Good | Good | CCF GSF LMB LSF SMB Van Someren, Tom Originally this trip was supposed to be on Crane Creek. However, finding it in flood stage (from the previous night's rains) when I got there, I spontaneously switched to doing the James, since it was basically on the drive back to the house. Thankfully the DOJ's current had movement for most of this long stretch, because doing 12.7 miles without its assistance would have been WAAAAY too much. Shelvin Rock to Hootie is much more interesting (IMHO) than Delaware to Shelvin. Though somewhat scenic, the entire length just has FAAAAAR too many long, slow, wide, tedious sections for my taste. The James is definitely the Waffle House of rivers (i.e., always there, always open, generally "Meh!"). USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 226 Height: 2.87 Source: Van Someren |
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2018-06-10 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Good | SMB Aliaga, Rut Brame, Erika Brame, Joon Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Gerhardt, Kyle Gerhardt, Megan Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Wilson, Ryan This section of the James was relatively fast-moving given the very low rainfall we've had. It was also fairly crowded with rental boats and others. Swimming and fishing were both good and the water was comfortable. Chris and I cut up a tree obstruction on one particularly tricky run. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 346 Height: 4.23 Source: Edmond |
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2018-08-12 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | None | RB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom A 2-3" rain in S Spgfld loaded up Wilson's Creek enough to send a wave of water down the James. We caught the very tail end of it on this trip. The water was not fast but we managed to do the trip without dragging. The water was comfortable for swimming. There were a lot of boats on the water, primarily from rentals along the river. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 244 Height: 4.28 Source: Edmond |
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2018-10-26 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | None Bartlett, Renee Bullard, Loring Flynn, Beth Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Tom Fishing was non-existent. Water level was just below "Good", but still easily navigable. The fall colors were in their first stage of full display, so it was a nice cool-ish October day float. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 129 Height: 2.61 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-06-16 | MO | James River | Tailwaters | Rivercut | Total trip distance: 7.1 miles7.1 | Good | None | None Osborne, Cindy Osborne, Jay Osborne, Juniper The section was easy to navigate in our kayaks. It may have been a little tricky in a canoe. We did not have to stop, portage, or drag the kayaks at all. A couple spots were a little bit tricky but not bad. The take out near Rivercut is not the best access site but it does the job. Many fish were spotted but no rods brought on the trip. It is not the cleanest section of the James. Not a single other paddler seen but many fishermen at road crossings. Scenery was okay. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 115 Height: 4.63 Source: Osborne |
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2019-06-19 | MO | James River | Hwy 65 Access | Southwood | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Poor | None Van Someren, Tom Having floated some of the James above Kinser Bridge, I always wanted to know what the section below Kinser (to Lake Springfield) consisted of. I can now say the 3 miles of stream contained in this section are not worth doing. Having paddled upstream for 2 miles there wasn't one moment where I couldn't hear the drone of traffic noise along highway 65 and / or highway 60. If the DOJ is the McDonald's of rivers, this section should be designated as the White Castle section, simply because it's along a major highway and can only appeal to the lowest common denominator of outdoor activities. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 448 Height: 5.94 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-07-27 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | BLG RB SMB Bartlett, Isaak Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Chalumba, Claude Dean, Dizzy Garrison, Roxanne Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Not thinking through the full potential for a HUGE schmuck-a-rama to happen on the DoJ this Saturday, we arrived at Shelvin Rock to find the river access PACKED with fellow paddlers, cars, and trailers. At almost no point during the day could one not see at least a dozen kayaks either up or down stream from us. Regardless, it was a wonderful day to be outside on the river (even the DoJ) and everyone had a great time. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 370 Height: 4.20 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-08-24 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Finley River (B) | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles3.1 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian This was an easy overnight trip on the James to test out the canoe for a complete overnight load. Smoked sausage and macaroni and cheese for dinner with chocolate for dessert. It was the first overnight river trip for Julian. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 309 Height: 3.03 Source: Edmond |
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2019-08-25 | MO | James River | Finley River (B) | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles3.1 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian The night was cool but good. A huge band of thunderstorms in Kansas prompted us to get up early and pack our gear, get an early breakfast, and head home. We made it off the river by 900 hours, home by 1000 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 258 Height: 2.91 Source: Edmond |
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2019-09-06 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Fair | SMB Bartlett, Isaak Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Despite this float being on the DoJ (and literally finding a Port-a-Potty outhouse IN the river!), it was a great day to be on an Ozarks stream. The water was clear and gently moving along. The fishing wasn't off-the-charts good, but we all did catch a few here and there. There was one tree down about 1.5 miles up from Cox requiring us to do an easy portage around it. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 417 Height: 4.21 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-12-25 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Ashes Bartlett, Isaak Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee A short Christmas Float on a beautiful sunny day. The weather was perfect with the exception of a wicked headwind that would come and go as we paddled. Ashes did okay for her very first float in a kayak. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 937 Height: 4.37 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-01-27 | MO | James River | Southwood | Southwood | Total trip distance: 1.0 miles1.0 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee With my normal Monday activities sidelined, it was a perfect weather day to get on the water. I paddled up to the Nature Center and back. I was the only one on the water and other than the constant noise of US 65, it was a quiet trip. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 388 Height: 5.86 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-06-25 | MO | James River | Crighton | Crighton | Total trip distance: 2.2 miles2.2 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Early evening solo float. Paddled upstream from Farm Road 166 Bridge at Joe Crighton Access to Pierson Creek and back. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 94 Height: 4.58 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-07-05 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | None | RB SMB Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Dawson, Don Dawson, Laura Waldman, Rachel Holiday weekend float. We were on the water in the early am before 10. The river was remarkably quiet. The water was high enough Laura was able to use her inflatable kayak. The weather was beautiful. We were loaded and off the water by 1:30pm. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 223 Height: 5.22 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-07-10 | MO | James River | Finley River | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 3.5 miles3.2 | Good | Great | KSB RB SMB Barton, Adam Brumfield, Josh A short trip that began on the last 1/4 mile of the Finley resulted in some great fishing. Smallmouth bass were hungry and were caught in eddies close to the current. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 160 Height: 2.71 Source: Barton |
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2020-07-14 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Van Someren, Tom Williams, Hannah Williams, Sarah This was a Birthday Week float for Sarah, since her 40th would be on Friday. Remarkably (to me) the DoJ was actually flowing fairly well, despite this day being right in the middle of the summer season and additionally having had nearly no rain in the previous month. We got in at 10:20 and took out right around 14:00 with a very leisure lunch/swim break less than a mile from the take-out. Interestingly, we met a guy (Steve Wicken, 417-231-1263) who needed a ride back to Kerr to retrieve his vehicle. Chatting with him we found out that he had floated the length of the Missouri River as part of a reenactment of Lewis and Clark's journey to survey the western territory (a four-year reenactment!). He lives near Flat Creek and offered to help with our shuttling anytime in the future. Woo hoo! USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 129 Height: 2.60 Source: Van Someren |
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2020-07-24 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Fair | LSF SMB Feistner, J Feistner, S Rush, S Schroeppel, B Schroeppel, K River level was just about perfect. James River Outfitters assisted us in kayak rental and shuttling of one of our kayaks. River was a bit crowded, especially for a weekday. If you want to avoid the crowds, consider going Monday through Thursday. We took our time, enjoyed the water, and made the float last about 4.5 hours. Great day on the river. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 394 Height: 4.67 Source: Feistner |
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2020-07-25 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Fair | LSF SMB Feistner, J Feistner, S Rush, S Schroeppel, B Schroeppel, K River level was just about perfect. James River Outfitters assisted us in kayak rental and shuttling of one of our kayaks. River was a bit crowded, especially for a weekday. If you want to avoid the crowds, consider going Monday through Thursday. We took our time, enjoyed the water, and made the float last about 4.5 hours. Great day on the river. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 361 Height: 4.57 Source: Feistner |
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2020-08-09 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | None Eakins, Danielle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a lazy summer trip with low (but acceptable) water levels. The water was clear and flowing slowly with only a few faster riffles. We spent most of the day on a gravel bar about 3/4 of the way through, cooking burgers for lunch and swimming and snorkeling. Julian paddled his own boat and spent his time back and forth between our different boats. He also swam a lot with his boat in tow. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 306 Height: 4.41 Source: Edmond |
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2020-08-14 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Great | KSB LMB RB SMB Barton, Adam Brumfield, Josh The river was perfect for fishing and floating with only a few places were we had to hop out and drag our kayaks. I caught my personal best smallmouth at just over 15" and Josh caught a 3lb spotted bass near Galena. The high temp for the day was 92 degrees, so we took plenty of time to cool off in the river when the fishing slowed down around noon. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 274 Height: 4.32 Source: Barton |
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2020-08-23 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Feistner, J Feistner, S Feistner, S First thing I'll mention is that the gauge has evidently been messed up at Galena. The float level today was on the lower end of "good" and that is what is has been for about a month. Some of the earlier floats showed a level in the upper end of good. Not correct. At the level it was today, we made it through with no walking, but did drag a few places and had to pick our way through a bit. Still areas of the river were pretty slow. As always, good float. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 231 Height: 4.19 Source: Feistner |
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2020-08-30 | MO | James River | Crighton | Crighton | Total trip distance: 1.1 miles1.1 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Late Afternoon solo float. While the water levels were decent in the area, the water wasn't moving as much as expected. This section was very stagnant, smelly, and overran with bugs. Floated from Joe Crighton to south of Farm Road 164 and back. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 35 Height: 4.06 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-10-10 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | RB SMB Bartlett, Renee Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Tom Perfect weather made this an exceptional October float. While the water was low and we had a few places where we dragged, we did not have to exit our boats. While we had little luck actually catching any fish, the water was crystal clear and the fish sightings were abundant. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 148 Height: 4.02 Source: Bartlett |
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2020-12-10 | MO | James River | Southwood | Southwood | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Good | Poor | None Barton, Adam A warm December paddle on Lake Springfield that included a beautiful sunset. No fish were caught, but I was just happy to be on the water. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 71 Height: 4.33 Source: Barton |
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2020-12-10 | MO | James River | Southwood | Southwood | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Good | Poor | None Barton, Adam A warm December paddle on Lake Springfield that included a beautiful sunset. No fish were caught, but I was just happy to be on the water. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 71 Height: 4.33 Source: Barton |
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2021-03-07 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | None Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel A beautiful March afternoon to float in SW Missouri! We put in around 1330 and were off by 1645. Did not stop much due to ample current and flow. Fishing was non-existent despite good efforts. It is not the best stretch of river to float by any means, but it'll do in a pinch this time of year. Ready for spring! USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 267 Height: 2.98 Source: Barton |
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2021-07-19 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Feistner Osborn What a great Monday. River was just a bit murky due to it being a little higher than normal for this time of the year, but otherwise, couldn't have been better. Just enough current to push us steadily down river and make the river a bit easier to navigate in the shallow areas. Weather was gorgeous too. We did help another family who had a canoe "tipover" on the riffle right above the M Highway bridge. Everyone should be alert right there. Otherwise, float was incident free and a great day to be on the river. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 387 Height: 3.26 Source: Feistner |
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2021-07-25 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | None Brown, Lucy Hesington, Craig Milligan, Jane Mohr, Lelly Romano, David Romano, Hannah Van Someren, Tom Wantland, Larry This was billed as a "Meet Your Officers & River Clean-up" float for the River Access Coalition group. The weather was great (despite a very brief thundershower) and the water was flowing nicely. So naturally so were the number of other outdoor enthusiasts on the river. It wasn't a full-on Schmuck-a-rama, but the number of people the Hooten Town outfitters was releasing into the river, it was close. Still, an enjoyable day was had on the DoJ. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 467 Height: 4.26 Source: Van Someren |
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2021-08-03 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Copeland, Bryan Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This trip was to celebrate Andrea's 33rd birthday. The weather was beautiful, the water level was nearly perfect with clear, flowing water. A few people were on the river but it wasn't too bad. Tom had too much to drink and Renee was hungover and Marianne was sleepy for some reason. But the rest of us had a good time and Julian used a rope swing for the first time on this trip. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 140 Height: 2.66 Source: Edmond |
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2021-12-27 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | LMB Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke A wonderful float in late December is hard to beat. Saw bald eagles, deer, and a family of beavers swimming in the current. A gentle northeast wind made the float easy and even with heavy fishing, we made it to Hootentown in under six hours. Not a soul in sight, just the way we like it. This is the best time of the year to float on the James for sure. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 220 Height: 2.90 Source: Barton |
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2021-12-30 | MO | James River | Southwood | Southwood | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Good | Poor | SMB Barton, Adam Paddled from the US 65 bridge to the US 60 bridge and back. It was sunny and 64 degrees when I put on about 1430 and dropped to 57 degrees when I got off the water at 1700. Only caught one bass around a bridge pillar on a Ned rig, but it was a decent 15" smallmouth. Must have came downstream out of the current to winter in the deeper water. Lake Springfield can be difficult for sure. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 87 Height: 4.36 Source: Barton |
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2022-03-04 | MO | James River | Rt YY | Rt YY | Total trip distance: 3.5 miles3.5 | Good | Poor | SMB Barton, Adam Waded / paddle up to the mouth of Panther Creek and then floated back to the bridge. The river has a few more logs down in the middle and under the bridge after the last flood event. Water was crystal clear and flowing at a good rate. Fishing was rough though. Only caught one smallie near the low water bridge and lost one below Davis Creek. There are some fun shoals between Panther Creek and Davis Creek that would be great with a little more water. Weather was partly sunny with a high temperature of 70 degrees with gusty winds out of the south. On my way back towards the bridge, smoke from USFS prescribed burns in the Mark Twain National Forest filled the river valley as the sun set. The upper James is where it's at for sure. Side note: either the county highway department or adjacent landowner made the ROW at the bridge steeper, so be careful with low clearance vehicles. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 240 Height: 4.98 Source: Barton |
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2022-06-25 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke 2022 JRBP River Rescue Cleanup Float USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 157 Height: 2.71 Source: Barton |
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2022-08-01 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Sauer, Michael No Portages, but some dragging, some due to choosing the wrong lines an my first trip on this river. One real exciting rapid with a drop 6-9" just above Finley on the right fork. Unsure if the left one is navigable. Fun run, definitely exciting. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 135 Height: 2.66 Source: Sauer |
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2022-08-14 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | None Blaisdell, Beth Copeland, Bryan Copeland, Rhonda Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom We got on the river around 1000 hours and paddled pretty consistently to secure a gravel bar with shade about 2/3 of the way to our destination. We cooked burgers, ate pasta salad, chips, and cookies, and swam and skipped rocks for much of the afternoon. Around 1400 hours, we pushed off to finish the journey but stopped a few times to swim and relax. The water level was a little low in spots but still warrants a "Good" rating. Several others were on the river due to the hot weather. This is definitely not a choice destination due to the large numbers of people on any given day but other options are limited due to the low water levels. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 286 Height: 4.29 Source: Edmond |
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2022-08-20 | MO | James River | Rivercut | Delaware | Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5 | Low | Great | BLG GSF KSB LMB LSF RB SMB Barton, Adam Greenstreet, Michael On the river by 0730 with cloudy skies until 1300, then sunny and hot until we were off at 1630. Very difficult log jam and rapid to portage at the end of the golf course. The stretch from the golf course to Nelson Mill Road was very favorable for fishing, with some quality bass. The river was very low and slow, so we had to paddle for a while to reach Delaware Town. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 123 Height: 2.62 Source: Barton |
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2022-08-28 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | None | None Bower, James Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Vaughn, Parker Watson, Jared This was a good trip, as always. It was Parker's first time on a float trip and in a kayak. We ate lunch at the corner beneath the bluff. A thunderstorm blew up and passed to our north. We got a few sprinkles and some wind but it didn't otherwise affect us. We stopped to swim in a few different places. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 259 Height: 4.22 Source: Edmond |
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2022-09-05 | MO | James River | Rivercut | Nelson Mill Road | Total trip distance: 3.6 miles3.6 | Good | Great | BLG GSF KSB LMB LSF RB SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Greenstreet, Michael Labor Day 2022 Float... We were on the water by 0730 and targeted structure along the edge with shaky heads and wacky rigs. We caught five smallies over 16" between the three of us, with numerous rock bass and small spotted bass in between. There are a couple slow sections of the float that require some paddling and the rock shelf about a mile in are still difficult to navigate. Fishing shut off once the fog and clouds rolled out and clear skies prevailed. Off the river by 1430... slow pace for intense fishing. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 213 Height: 2.91 Source: Barton |
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2023-02-19 | MO | James River | Rivercut | Delaware | Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5 | Good | None | None Bergfelt, Matt Copeland, Bryan Copeland, Layla Medearis, Rusty Medearis, Zach Squires, Amanda Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Wingert, Carly Winters, Josh The mighty James was up and flowing really well today. Only one potentially hazardous obstruction blocked easy access the whole way. Obstruction is located just under a mile from the put-in, right at the southern edge of Rivercut Golf course property. Despite how much water we had and how fast it was flowing, I had forgotten how many loooong slow pools there were on this stretch of the James. A clean-up day for this 7-mile portion would be helpful (especially the closer we got to the Delaware Access), as I noted too many spots along steep banks where stray items of trash were seen but not easily reached without getting wet. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 1050 Height: 4.09 Source: Van Someren |
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2023-05-28 | MO | James River | US 160 | US 160 | Total trip distance: 4.3 miles4.3 | Good | Good | GSF KSB LMB LSF RB SMB Barton, Adam Paddled upriver and back past where Farmer Branch runs in. Tough day on the water with most fish caught in the slack near cover and current. This stretch of the DOJ is not a favorite by any measure, but a day on the water still beats most things. Surprised by how dingy the water was based on the river level. USGS Gauge Data:Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 67 Height: 4.20 Source: Barton |
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2023-06-03 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Fair | GSF SMB Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Shelley, Amy Van Someren, Tom This was a birthday trip for Brian but the river was as crowded as we've ever seen it, a real "Schmuck-A-Rama" as it were. Still, the water level was good, the water was pretty clear, and we had a good time. We pulled up to a gravel bar just below the confluence with the Finely to cook burgers, share lunch, swim, and talk. Although it wasn't ideal circumstances for us, it was great to get out again. We hadn't seen Chris and Lisa for three years! It was Amy's first trip with us. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 273 Height: 2.98 Source: Edmond |
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2024-07-28 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Kristen Shelley, Amy Van Someren, Tom This was an impromptu trip planned to take advantage of the warm weather. We had originally talked about going to the Jacks Fork, which was unseasonably suitable for a trip, but the girls wanted to go and didn't want to go that far. The river wasn't too busy at first but became a zoo later in the afternoon. Water levels were very good with bumps in only a few spots and portages only necessary when a riffle was misread. We stopped for a long lunch at the confluence of the Finely River. Lunch was sushi, rivercado, cheese curds, deer sausage, chips, peanuts, mangos, with cheesecake for dessert. We got on the river around 1130 and pulled out around 1700. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 215 Height: 2.87 Source: Edmond |
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2024-08-16 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Low | None | None Abney, Dawn Carpenter, David Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a hastily thrown together float for Andrea's out-of-town cousins. With no significant rain happening in the previous weeks, our only option was the lower DoJ. We got on the river late (1330 hours) and I was surprised that we didn't see all that many other kayakers taking advantage of the hot summer day. We took out at 1730 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500) Discharge: 272 Height: 4.13 Source: Van Someren |
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2008-07-12 | OK | Kiamichi River | Tuskahoma Bridge | US 271 | Total trip distance: 6.7 miles6.7 | Low | Fair | KSB GSF LSF CCF East, Mitch Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Rose, Nick No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Clayton (07335790) Discharge: 24 Height: 3.40 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-05-19 | OK | Kiamichi River | Tuskahoma Bridge | US 271 | Total trip distance: 6.7 miles6.7 | Low | Great | KSB GSF LSF CCF Cooper, Brook Cooper, Matt Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Clayton (07335790) Discharge: 26 Height: 3.44 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-10-11 | AR | Kings River | Rockhouse | Trigger Gap | Total trip distance: 38.1 miles7.7 | Good | Fair | SMB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Berryville (07050500) Discharge: 111 Height: 3.08 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-10-12 | AR | Kings River | Trigger Gap | US 62 (B) | Total trip distance: 38.1 miles6.2 | Good | Fair | SMB KSB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day Thompson, Denise No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Berryville (07050500) Discharge: 104 Height: 3.05 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-10-13 | AR | Kings River | US 62 | Grandview Bridge | Total trip distance: 38.1 miles10.0 | Good | Good | SMB KSB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Berryville (07050500) Discharge: 84 Height: 2.95 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-10-14 | AR | Kings River | Grandveiw Bridge | Stoney Point (A) | Total trip distance: 38.1 miles9.1 | Good | Great | SMB KSB RB BLG LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Berryville (07050500) Discharge: 69 Height: 2.86 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-10-15 | AR | Kings River | Stoney Point (A) | Romp Hole | Total trip distance: 38.1 miles5.1 | Good | Good | SMB KSB RB BLG LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Berryville (07050500) Discharge: 67 Height: 2.85 Source: Fillmore |
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2020-05-06 | MO | Little Niangua River | Cedar Camp | Banister Hollow | Total trip distance: 3.7 miles3.7 | Good | None | None Bacorn, Benjamin Bacorn, Nathan Bacorn, Tausha Fletcher, Joshua Fletcher, Stacey Ingram, Annabelle Ingram, Eric Ingram, EJ Ingram, Shaundra The CFS was 311 and depth was 6.2. It was perfect for kayaking with little debris and no dragging. There are some beautiful caves up on the left around a big bend before you reach conservation land that you can go in and explore! USGS Gauge Data:Macks Creek (06925250) Discharge: 288 Height: 5.86 Source: Ingram |
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2011-07-10 | MO | Little Piney Creek | Newburg | Gasconade River | Total trip distance: 6.0 miles4.8 | Low | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian This was Julian's first float trip. Many areas could have been attempted, especially with a kayak, but we were cautious. USGS Gauge Data:Newburg (06932000) Discharge: 114 Height: 2.32 Source: Edmond |
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2008-07-06 | MO | Little Sac River | FR 115 | Morrisville Road | Total trip distance: 5.4 miles5.4 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 288 Height: 3.92 Source: Edmond |
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2009-07-03 | MO | Little Sac River | Morrisville Road | MO 215 | Total trip distance: 6.1 miles6.1 | Low | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 53 Height: 2.69 Source: Edmond |
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2011-04-17 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 54 | Total trip distance: 3.4 miles3.4 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Collected some Sagittaria seed along here somewhere. About 1500 to 1900 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 239 Height: 3.28 Source: Edmond |
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2011-05-29 | MO | Little Sac River | FR 54 | Rt BB | Total trip distance: 9.2 miles9.2 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Bald eagles, kingfishers, warblers, buzzards all seen along the river. The periodical cicadas heard while out, especially along Flint Hill (ridge). River was in good shape with some exciting riffles and good flow. About 1100-1500 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 435 Height: 4.07 Source: Edmond |
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2013-06-08 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Some log jams, a few places impossible to boat through (but still enough water to paddle around). I wouldn't want to do this stretch much lower than this. On water at 1330, off at 2000 with some stops. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 361 Height: 3.41 Source: Edmond |
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2015-03-29 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | Good | Poor | None Edmond, Brian Ligon, Day The day started out with a south wind. By 1600 hours, the wind had shifted to the north and slowed our progress in several still pools. With experienced paddlers, this river level and even higher could be attempted even in a canoe. It's probably not a good trip for novices or children. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 367 Height: 3.67 Source: Edmond |
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2017-05-14 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | Good | Poor | None Edmond, Brian The water level was nearly perfect for a good trip. There were several obstacles along this stretch, but all could be cleared fairly easily (except one very large sycamore tree across the river). I think a canoe could fairly easily make this trip, although the put in and takeout are not very convenient. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 408 Height: 3.44 Source: Edmond |
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2017-05-20 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom The river was high and murky, almost muddy. Most obstacles could be avoided but one totally swamped me out. I lost my glasses, hat, and GoPro. Several places had substantial haystacks but none of these were problematic. This stretch would benefit from some cleanup when the water is lower. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 1530 Height: 6.68 Source: Edmond |
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2017-05-29 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | Good | Poor | None Amburn, Andrea Arnold, Al Fillmer, Lawrence Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom We got in at exactly 1100 hours and reached the take-out point at 1730. The water level was at a near perfect CFS rate, as one would have to try to get stuck on shallow gravel areas. An extra 100 CFS would make the river condition ideal, with lots of spots having fun riffles with small standing rolling waves. There are several trees that need a chainsaw taken to them to make this section completely trouble free for the average newbie kayaker. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 458 Height: 3.63 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-02-13 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | Good | Poor | None Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This water level was nearly perfect for paddling. Even the few still pools along this stretch were moving. There are several places in this stretch that were difficult to navigate. A spring trip with a chainsaw would help clear many of these up. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 526 Height: 3.76 Source: Edmond |
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2019-05-05 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian The water level was high but not dangerously so. The water was still murky from the recent floods. Some previously blocked areas have been cleared after the floods and new ones created. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 920 Height: 4.64 Source: Edmond |
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2020-03-28 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | High | Poor | None Bartlett, Renee Chesnutt, Ethan Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The water was high and murky. There were no dangerous obstacles on this stretch but some places were appropriately tricky for any wild river. The wind was troublesome. At times, the south or southwest wind was blowing directly into our faces despite our northward trajectory. This resulted in lost time and an unusual amount of corrective paddling which wore us out for such a long trip, despite the fast current. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 799 Height: 4.40 Source: Edmond |
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2020-05-01 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 105 | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian This was a great half-day float (we started at 1300 hours) and spent the whole afternoon on the river. We collected a couple of feed sacks full of Scouring Rush to plant along the creek banks at my house. The place we took the boats out was along FR 105 at the rip-rap and it was a hassle. I didn't check out the little spit of land just beyond here that has road access. I don't recall a place where you can haul out boats but it deserves further inspection. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 629 Height: 3.98 Source: Edmond |
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2020-05-10 | MO | Little Sac River | FR 129 | Rt O | Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 | Good | Poor | FWD Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Brumfield, Josh Brumfield, Rachel Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 409 Height: 3.39 Source: Barton |
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2020-06-13 | MO | Little Sac River | FR 115 | Morrisville Road | Total trip distance: 5.4 miles5.4 | Good | None | None Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Turk, Scott This section of the river is very challenging for the first mile, where the stream is braided and filled with log jams. We had a long portage through a pasture at the very beginning and a few places where we had to get out of our boats and make our way across logs. There were also several downed trees where short portages or tricky and creative maneuvers were required to push through. After the first mile, the river opened up and was fine most of the way. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 353 Height: 3.23 Source: Edmond |
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2022-12-30 | MO | Little Sac River | Taylor Bridge | Taylor Bridge | Total trip distance: 5.8 miles5.8 | Low | Poor | None Barton, Adam 60 degrees in December = a trip to the river.... Float/dragged the yak from Taylor Bridge up to the confluence with Slagle Creek and back to coax a winter walleye out of the river. Did not see a single fish, but did have some great wildlife viewing thanks to a bald eagle and a handful of fox squirrels. The trip back down to the bridge was pleasant with no wind and just the sounds of nature serving as accompaniment throughout the river valley USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 66 Height: 2.07 Source: Barton |
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2024-06-15 | MO | Little Sac River | FR 125 | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 13.6 miles13.4 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian We decided to put in above Rt O and found a fantastic place with easy access and plenty of parking. At this water level, it took only 30 minutes to get to Rt O. We dubbed this stretch "Seven Bridges (River) Road" as you encounter seven bridges on this stretch if you count the access points (all of which we paddled under except the first one). This is a "wild" river with no regular maintenance and we saw nobody else on the river with boats, our only human contact being a few tractors, some farmers cleaning up flood damage from last week and, of course, cars traversing some of the seven bridges. There are several whitewater-y drops on this stretch but the most exciting are below Flint Hill Branch, FR 44, and Rt BB. This is probably close to the minimum water level it would take to fully enjoy these as we bumped the bottom in a few places. The water was clear despite the recent flooding. This stretch was pretty technical with several tricky runs and some places where we had to navigate downed trees. Still, we had to get out of our kayaks in only two places, once because of a downed tree we had to scramble over and again at a tricky bend that would have dumped us both. Julian did a fantastic job of navigating several tricky spots with very little guidance. During this trip, we saw two White-tailed Deer, a half dozen Bald Eagles (or the same one staying just ahead of us), at least two pair of Wood Ducks, and countless Great Blue Herons. Turtles, frogs, and snakes were scarce but we saw a few. The find of the trip was four bovine skulls lashed together with a rope. We brought them home, of course, as one does. We started at 1000 hours and finished at 1600 hours with two stops, maybe 15 minutes each. Except for three long, slow pools, the water was moving for most of this stretch. Julian hit 500 river miles on this trip! USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 687 Height: 3.92 Source: Edmond |
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2008-06-05 | IL | Mackinaw River | Cemetery (1700N South Road) | Dee Mac Road Bridge | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | High | None | None Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Tina No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Congerville (05567500) Discharge: 3940 Height: 8.95 Source: Fillmore |
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2024-07-25 | MI | Manistique River | Ten Curves Canoe | Northland Outfitters | Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 | Good | None | None Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Lizzy Fillmore, Skylar Fillmore, Tina Fillmore, Tristan Fillmore, Vivien No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Manistique (04056500) Discharge: 978 Height: 3.65 Source: Fillmore |
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2020-09-18 | MO | Marais des Cygnes River | Old Town Access | Old Town Access | Total trip distance: 7.3 miles0.2 | Good | None | None Bass, Neil Edmond, Brian We paddled a short stretch of the unchannelized portion of the Marais des Cygnes to set some turtle traps. USGS Gauge Data:State Line (06916600) Discharge: 112 Height: 3.90 Source: Edmond |
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2020-09-19 | MO | Marais des Cygnes River | Old Town Access | Old Town Access | Total trip distance: 7.3 miles2.3 | Good | None | None Bass, Neil Edmond, Brian We checked the turtle traps to find three Red-Eared Sliders and a Common Snapping Turtle. Then we paddled upstream to a blocked channel, back downstream to another blocked channel, and then back upstream again and found a way around the blockage and went further, taking turtle photos along the way. USGS Gauge Data:State Line (06916600) Discharge: 88 Height: 3.85 Source: Edmond |
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2016-07-26 | OH | Maumee River | Jim Herber's House | Antwerp Park | Total trip distance: 7.8 miles7.8 | Good | Fair | FWD Denny, Dan Fillmore, Brian Wann, Dolly Great float with Mom and cousin Dan. Caught 4 Freshwater Drum (FWD) and lost the biggest flathead catfish I've ever hooked, 25+ lbs at least. Put in at N41.168650 W84.789264. USGS Gauge Data:Antwerp (04183500) Discharge: 187 Height: 5.80 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-11-15 | OH | Maumee River | Jim Herber's House | Antwerp Park | Total trip distance: 7.8 miles7.8 | Good | Poor | None Fillmore, Brian Schooley, Jason No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Antwerp (04183500) Discharge: 372 Height: 6.44 Source: Fillmore |
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2024-07-27 | OH | Maumee River | Folders Bridge | Cecil Bridge | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | None | None Denny, Dan Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Tristan Fillmore, Vivien Schooley, Jason No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Antwerp (04183500) Discharge: 213 Height: 6.03 Source: Fillmore |
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1994-07-06 | OR | McKenzie River | Forest Glen | Finn Rock | Total trip distance: 3.4 miles3.4 | Good | Poor | RT WF Beatty, Joseph Edmond, Brian Driftboat trip. Rainbow trout and whitefish (both about 8" TL) were caught. Steelhead have been caught here but we didn't get any today. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2002-07-27 | MO | Meramec River | Scott's Ford | Indian Springs | Total trip distance: 5.9 miles5.9 | Good | None | None Brown, Les Edmond, Brian Grote, Bob Wendell, David No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Sullivan (07014500) Discharge: 483 Height: 2.94 Source: Edmond |
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2005-06-25 | MO | Meramec River | Scott's Ford | Indian Springs | Total trip distance: 5.9 miles5.9 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Grote, Bob Grote, Brandy Ince, Brianne Ince, Seth No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Sullivan (07014500) Discharge: 294 Height: 2.01 Source: Edmond |
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2006-06-24 | MO | Meramec River | Bluffs | Ozark Outdoors | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | None | None Alderson, Daniel Blackford, Alicia Blackford, Eric Edmond, Brent Edmond, Brian Grote, Bob Grote, Brandy Ince, Brianne Ince, Jerri Ann Ince, Seth Perkins, Jenna Smith, Andy Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Todd No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Sullivan (07014500) Discharge: 341 Height: 2.32 Source: Edmond |
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2012-08-25 | MO | Meramec River | Huzzah Creek | Ozark Outdoors | Total trip distance: 3.8 miles2.5 | Low | None | None Alderson, Daniel Caldwell, Justin Edmond, Brian Filson, Nathan Ince, Seth Luebrecht, Michael Luebrecht, Ryan Scherder, Travis Smith, Andy The Bull Float Trip. Boats were often packed together so tightly, they were touching. Although low, the river was still floatable and we didn't drag too many times. USGS Gauge Data:Sullivan (07014500) Discharge: 238 Height: 2.00 Source: Edmond |
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2017-08-21 | MO | Meramec River | Red Horse | MO 47 | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | None | None Amburn, Andrea Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa We floated this section of the river in order to gain access to a good gravel bar to view the total solar eclipse. The water level was good and the water itself was mostly clear and cool. We stopped at N38.30272237 W90.90611617 to view the eclipse. USGS Gauge Data:Sullivan (07014500) Discharge: 543 Height: 3.73 Source: Edmond |
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2022-09-10 | MO | Meramec River | Campbell Bridge | Blue Springs Creek | Total trip distance: 5.0 miles5.0 | Good | None | None Alwood, Derek Alwood, Kelly Jacob, Izzy Folsom, Nevaeh No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Sullivan (07014500) Discharge: 506 Height: 3.29 Source: Alwood |
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2021-11-13 | IA | Middle Raccoon River | Milo Ray | Shearer | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Low | None | None Turner, Skip Water level okay for experienced solo paddlers. Panora gauge: 3.6 ft3/s, 4.19ft USGS Gauge Data:Panora (05483600) Discharge: 57 Height: 4.19 Source: Turner |
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2022-05-06 | IA | Middle Raccoon River | Cowels | Marlowe Ray (A) | Total trip distance: 18.6 miles2.3 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip River trip day 1 of 4. Canoe camp above Marlowe Ray access. USGS Gauge Data:Panora (05483600) Discharge: 415 Height: 5.07 Source: Turner |
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2022-05-07 | IA | Middle Raccoon River | Marlowe Ray (A) | Marlowe Ray (A) | Total trip distance: 18.6 miles14.0 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip River trip day 2 of 4. Upstream to Panora and back to canoe camp above Marlowe Ray access. Mileage is round trip. Day 3 was layover. USGS Gauge Data:Panora (05483600) Discharge: 351 Height: 4.95 Source: Turner |
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2022-05-09 | IA | Middle Raccoon River | Marlowe Ray (A) | Cowels | Total trip distance: 18.6 miles2.3 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip River trip day 4 of 4. Downstream from canoe camp above Marlowe Ray access. Day 3 was layover. USGS Gauge Data:Panora (05483600) Discharge: 356 Height: 4.96 Source: Turner |
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2021-11-20 | IA | Middle River | Pammel State Park | Pammel State Park | Total trip distance: 3.3 miles3.3 | Low | None | None Turner, Skip Solo up and back, no access at Harmon Avenue. Indianola gauge 88.1 ft3/min, 7.35 ft. USGS Gauge Data:Indianola (05486490) Discharge: 75 Height: 7.35 Source: Turner |
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2014-07-30 | MO | Mississippi River | Saverton | Du Pont | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Ballard, Christina Ballard, Paige Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian The river was choppy from open gates at Saverton and wind in the main channel. Once we reached Gilbert Chute, the current was steady and the wind and choppy waters subsided. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2016-06-10 | MO | Mississippi River | Salt River | Louisiana | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles1.6 | Good | Poor | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Storts, Amy Jo The current was steady and reliable on this leg of the trip. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2024-05-07 | MO | Missouri River | Ponca SP, N Unit Access | Ponca SP, Campground | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Peterson, Jackie Turner, Skip Easy float - 2 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Sioux City (06486000) Discharge: 33500 Height: 13.06 Source: Turner |
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2003-07-06 | OK | Mountain Fork River | Rereg Dam | US 70 | Total trip distance: 3.2 miles3.2 | Good | None | None Fillmore, Brian Wann, Denny No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Eagleville (07339000) Discharge: 363 Height: Source: Fillmore |
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2007-05-27 | OK | Mountain Fork River | Eagle Creek Bridge (Smithville) | The Narrows | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Fair | SMB GSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie Durand No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Smithville (07338750) Discharge: 76 Height: Source: Fillmore |
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2008-07-26 | OK | Mountain Fork River | Eagle Creek Bridge (Smithville) | The Narrows | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Poor | Poor | GSF LSF SMB East, Mitch Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Smithville (07338750) Discharge: 6 Height: 6.00 Source: Fillmore |
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2012-04-28 | OK | Mountain Fork River | Eagle Creek Bridge (Smithville) | The Narrows | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Fair | GSF LSF SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Smithville (07338750) Discharge: 64 Height: 6.93 Source: Fillmore |
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2001-06-09 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Ho Humm | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2002-09-07 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Ho Humm | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Caldwell, Tamara Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Ince, Brianne Ince, Seth Smith, Andy No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2003-06-14 | MO | Niangua River | Fort Niangua | Rendezvous | Total trip distance: 14.1 miles14.1 | High | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph UU Church Group No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2004-05-08 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Ho Humm | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Ince, Seth No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2006-06-11 | MO | Niangua River | Fort Niangua | NRO | Total trip distance: 9.3 miles9.3 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Ince, Brianne No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2006-07-08 | MO | Niangua River | NRO | Rendezvous | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | None | None Breshears, Julie Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2007-07-30 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Ho Humm | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 47 Height: Source: Edmond |
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2008-06-10 | MO | Niangua River | Moon Valley | NRO | Total trip distance: 10.8 miles10.8 | High | None | None Bowe, Ann Bowe, Michelle Bowe, Mike Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph We took a six-person raft down the river. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 617 Height: 3.66 Source: Edmond |
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2009-07-10 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | NRO | Total trip distance: 2.9 miles2.9 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Smith, Andy Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan There were so many people on the river today that it was dangerous to float. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 77 Height: 1.38 Source: Edmond |
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2012-03-18 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adelia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Lots of wildflowers seen on this trip. Returned to the put in about 1900 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 107 Height: 1.77 Source: Edmond |
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2013-11-10 | MO | Niangua River | Moon Valley | Bennett Spring | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Great | SMB KSB Edmond, Brian Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day Floating was perfect, with only one brief portage through a riffle because we took the wrong channel. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 138 Height: 2.44 Source: Edmond |
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2014-07-15 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | Fair | RB Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Frese, Garrison Frese, Heather Frese, Justus Frese, Paul The day started with several groups on the river but they quickly outpaced us leaving us mostly alone, particularly after NRO. One gentleman at an access point just upstream from our takeout was particularly entertaining with storytelling and an accent that was typical for the area. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 43 Height: 1.53 Source: Edmond |
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2015-01-18 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Some parts of the river were low but we never had to get out to portage. Very few if any tricky areas. This is a great float for beginners and kids. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 84 Height: 1.96 Source: Edmond |
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2015-06-15 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Brandy Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Lichtenberg, Brady Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo The water was a bit higher and murkier than in previous trips. There were no major obstacles of concern in this stretch. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 332 Height: 2.86 Source: Edmond |
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2015-07-17 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian Grote, Jordan Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie Williamson, Lucy Williamson, Myki The river was high but not dangerously so. We easily finished this stretch in about four hours, even with several stops to swim and explore. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 515 Height: 3.53 Source: Edmond |
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2016-01-30 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | Poor | LMB Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Several people were fly fishing and one couple in kayaks caught their limit in trout. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 178 Height: 2.40 Source: Edmond |
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2016-02-19 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | Poor | RB Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The winds were high this day, making paddling difficult in places. Although the spring keeps this river floatable, the water level was noticeably low in several places. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 97 Height: 1.86 Source: Edmond |
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2016-06-17 | MO | Niangua River | Barclay | Lead Mines | Total trip distance: 17.8 miles17.8 | High | None | None Arnold, Al Davis, Reva Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Flat Tom The gauge information is misleading here. The standard is to choose the value at noon on the day of the trip, but it's clear from our observations that we were riding the flood crest at least part of the day (and the Windyville gauge is quite a ways upstream from this stretch of river). When we reached Lead Mines, the gravel bar where we left the truck was flooded and nearly stranded us until the water receded. Originally, we planned to put in at Prosperine but decided we could float the stretch between Barclay and Prosperine faster than doing the long shuttle to the other side of the river. I'm not sure that was actually true but it certainly wasn't a huge difference in time. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 257 Height: 3.06 Source: Edmond |
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2016-10-15 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | Poor | RT SMB Davis, Reva Eth, Joe Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya This was a good float with a strong south wind, luckily at our backs most of the day. I saw several snakes in or at the edge of the water not marked on the log because I couldn't positively identify them. There were a few places where we dragged, but nothing was unmanageable. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 64 Height: 1.73 Source: Edmond |
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2017-12-02 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Low | Poor | RT Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Fillmer, Lawrence Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Ligon, Day Sardina, Krissy Shelly, Marc Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level was pretty low but most areas were navigable. At least a few spots required a short portage or the boats dragged some or a lot (especially the canoes). This was a fishing crew and there was very little caught (just two trout) during the entire day. This stretch is not long but with the short days and the low, slow water, we had to keep moving to make it off the water before dark. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 36 Height: 0.88 Source: Edmond |
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2019-01-05 | MO | Niangua River | Moon Valley | Bennett Spring | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Poor | None Bartlett, Renee Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Tom This stretch of the river is very scenic. Libby got caught up behind one log jam and tipped into the water. Other than that, this is a pretty easy stretch. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 0 Height: 2.60 Source: Edmond |
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2020-03-29 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | High | None | None Ingram, Annabelle Ingram, EJ Ingram, Eric Ingram, Isaac Ingram, Shaundra Fletcher, JJ Fletcher, Jacey Fletcher, Jaxson Fletcher, John Luke Fletcher, Joshua Fletcher, Stacey The CFS was 634 and height was 3.04. Nobody else was on the river, minimal debris, made the trip in 2 hours and 40 minutes! USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 749 Height: 3.04 Source: Ingram |
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2020-07-18 | MO | Niangua River | Sand Springs | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.6 miles6.6 | Good | None | None Caldwell, Marty Comstock, Russell Great kayaking float! Water year round is 56 degrees and clear. Didn’t drag at all! Average height was 1.05. There are plenty gravel bars to pull off and hang out with other outdoor water folk. We used Majestic Views Outfitters. They are the best Outfitters I have ever done business with. Directions: They do not have a sign to tell you where to turn (they are working on that), but if you're coming from Lebanon on MO 64, after you cross over the Niangua River bridge, they are down the dirt road on your right. If coming from Joplin on MO 64, after you pass Sandy Springs Resort, it's the dirt road on your left before you cross the bridge. Pull down and park at the first section where you see the water access, vans and people getting in the water. If you get lost, call Barbie at Majestic Views Outfitters, she is more than helpful getting you there. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 80 Height: 1.00 Source: Caldwell |
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2020-08-06 | MO | Niangua River | Moon Valley | Bennett Spring | Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5 | Good | Poor | SMB Feistner, J Feistner, S Schroeppel, B Schroeppel, K Water level was acceptable. River has long quiet pools, followed by rock and gravel riffles. With lower flows you may find yourself dragging excessively or walking at some of the rock riffles, shallow split channels, and where there are downed trees. Had to portage just before Hildebrand Bluff due to a log jam completely obstructing the right channel and a couple of small trees obstructing the smaller, left channel. According to another floater, this area has been an issue for quite some time, so it is unlikely that vendors put in at Moon Valley, or they would have removed at least the small trees blocking the channel. Quiet, scenic and enjoyable float on a Thursday. Two other kayaks seen on the river and a few fisherman above the park. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 79 Height: 1.17 Source: Feistner |
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2021-06-19 | MO | Niangua River | Moon Valley | Bennett Spring | Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 | Good | Good | GSF SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott We were on the river by 6:45am and had it to ourselves until we got close to Bennett Spring. The is a huge log jam about 1.5 miles downstream of Moon Valley that created a secondary channel and resulted in a 20 minute detour with a few portages. We dragged on about half the riffles, so I would not want to float this section at too much lower of a level. Several deep long pools exist in this section, which would be great for fishing on a cooler day. Overall the fishing was excellent between 7:00am-9:00am, but lowly tapered off as the day warmed up. The water was murkier than usual which was odd given the river level. Once we reached where Bennett Spring Branch discharges into the river, the water cleared up and felt amazing to swim in. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 149 Height: 1.29 Source: Barton |
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2021-10-10 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | Poor | None Arnold, Al Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This stretch was surprisingly busy for so late in the season. But, the temperatures were really warm and the day was fantastic. There was a strong south wind blowing mostly at our backs but it was a problem a few times. This was Beth's first paddling trip with us. It will be the first of many, I'm sure! USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 56 Height: 0.93 Source: Edmond |
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2023-02-12 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Springs | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | Fair | RT Henly, Bob Henley, Cindy Ryan, JP Four Brown Trout as well as Rainbows. Great Flow for a Float. Two immature eagles. Nobody else on our stretch of the Niangua. Cindy found "ancient" glass as well as all four colors, green, blue, white, and red. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 262 Height: 2.14 Source: Henley |
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2024-06-05 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Springs | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | None | None Acharya, Sree Arnold, Al Eth, Joe Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom Al organized this mid-week trip in an effort to get as many of our old MIS floating group out on the river, but also trying to avoid the Party-River congestion that occurs (especially on the Niangua) during the summer. Pushing off from the takeout at 830 hours we hoped to avoid most of the boneheads. We were successful for the most part, but there were still plenty of people making use of the beautiful day. One woman in particular, though, seemed to think everyone wanted to hear her music played as loudly as possible. Other than this inconsiderate nitwit, it was a great float with easy-going people and near perfect conditions. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 1540 Height: 4.40 Source: Van Someren |
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2002-06-08 | MO | Northfork River | Blair | Dawt | Total trip distance: 7.6 miles7.6 | Good | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Kellie Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 811 Height: 3.23 Source: Edmond |
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2003-08-10 | MO | Northfork River | Hammond | Sunburst | Total trip distance: 10.7 miles10.7 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Wolfe, Melanie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 282 Height: 2.30 Source: Edmond |
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2004-08-07 | MO | Northfork River | Hammond | Sunburst | Total trip distance: 10.7 miles10.7 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 354 Height: 2.46 Source: Edmond |
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2005-06-04 | MO | Northfork River | Blair | Dawt | Total trip distance: 7.6 miles7.6 | Good | None | None Breshears, Julie Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 428 Height: 2.62 Source: Edmond |
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2006-07-07 | MO | Northfork River | Kelly Ford | Riverside | Total trip distance: 7.6 miles7.6 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Frese, Heather Frese, Paul Rueter, Kelly Rueter, Ryan No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 363 Height: 2.50 Source: Edmond |
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2007-06-09 | MO | Northfork River | Hebron | Hammond | Total trip distance: 10.5 miles10.5 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 508 Height: 2.77 Source: Edmond |
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2015-07-18 | MO | Northfork River | Hammond | Sunburst | Total trip distance: 10.7 miles10.7 | High | None | None Eth, Joe Gowers, Sam No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 1230 Height: 3.65 Source: Eth |
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2016-08-27 | MO | Northfork River | Hale | Twin Bridges | Total trip distance: 9.3 miles9.3 | Good | Good | LSF SMB Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Moler, Leta Travers, Gina Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom This was a good float but the water was almost too low to be considered good. Another 4" to 6" of water would have been much better if not ideal. There were several long, still pools on this stretch. Very few other floaters were encountered. USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 538 Height: 2.76 Source: Edmond |
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2023-09-15 | MO | Northfork River | Hammond Camp | Blair Bridge | Total trip distance: 10.2 miles10.2 | Good | Poor | None JG Mona Henley Ryan Ashley JP No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Tecumseh (07057500) Discharge: 368 Height: 2.38 Source: Henley |
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2010-06-12 | MO | Osage Fork | Hull Ford | Gasconade River | Total trip distance: 5.3 miles4.5 | Low | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2011-07-02 | MO | Osage Fork | Hull Ford | Gasconade River | Total trip distance: 14.5 miles4.5 | Good | Great | SMB RB GSF LSF BLG Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Fillmore |
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2016-10-23 | MO | Osage Fork | Hull Ford | Gasconade River | Total trip distance: 5.3 miles4.5 | Good | Poor | None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The river was fairly high and murky due to the massive rainfall event over this area last week (Wed night into Thu). I expected the water would have receded back to normal and perhaps even be too low to float due to the small watershed. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2022-09-10 | MO | Osage Fork | Dryknob | Davis Ford | Total trip distance: 4.9 miles4.9 | Low | Good | GSF RB RSF SMB Barton, Adam Greenstreet, Michael On the water by 0700 and the river was low. We had moderate success fishing, but the full moon the night before may have allowed the fish to eat all night causing them to be pretty finicky for us. There are several lengthy portages due to downed trees across the river. One tricky spot in the river caused my kayak to shift course and my rods were snapped on a rootwad in the middle of a riffle. Overall, a fun float on a new river, but needs more water to be excellent. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Barton |
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2023-06-19 | MO | Osage Fork | Davis Ford | Hull Ford | Total trip distance: 8.7 miles8.7 | Good | Great | GSF LSF RB SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott On the water at 0700 and off at 1900! A full day on the river, with the smallies holding tight to structure in moderate current, chasing a craw pattern. Fishing was tough on the backside of a storm system, but we managed to pull a few quality fish out. This stretch has numerous long, stagnant pools, so I would not recommend this float unless their is more water. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Barton |
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2024-07-28 | MO | Osage Fork | Dryknob | Davis Ford | Total trip distance: 4.9 miles4.9 | Low | Great | GSF LMB RB SMB Barton, Adam Greenstreet, Michael Greenstreet, Miles Law, Kyle Michael's Bachelor Party Fishing Trip was a fun day on the water. There is a large tree that is across the river just downstream from the Dry Knob Access, which is difficult to navigate, regardless of water level. The fishing was a little slow, with my 16.5" smallie being the largest one caught that day. We had the water to ourselves all day and were off the river by 1730. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Barton |
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2024-06-05 | TN | Pigeon River | Waterville | Hartford | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | High | None | None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Emily (guide) Daniel (guide) This was our first whitewater rafting trip. It was exciting and would have been difficult, perhaps even dangerous, to do without an experienced guide. Emily and Daniel did an amazing job. Emily was training Daniel (her son) and knew every riffle and rock in the channel and knew exactly where to send us. We paddled on their command, leaned in, locked in, and rested during still waters. This was a fantastic trip that we all enjoyed. We got on the river about 1100 hours and were finished by about 1215 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Waterville Power Plant (NC) (03460795) Discharge: 1490 Height: 6.36 Source: Edmond |
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2007-06-24 | MO | Pomme de Terre River | MO 32 | CR S-150 | Total trip distance: 9.2 miles4.7 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Polk (06921070) Discharge: 269 Height: 2.57 Source: Edmond |
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2007-06-24 | MO | Pomme de Terre River | CR S-150 | Rt D | Total trip distance: 9.2 miles4.5 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Polk (06921070) Discharge: 269 Height: 2.57 Source: Edmond |
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2019-11-10 | MO | Pomme de Terre River | Sunset Park | MO 32 | Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 | Good | Poor | None Bartlett, Renee Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Haun, Korey Lessmann, Kristi Van Someren, Tom The water level for this stretch of the river was nearly perfect. Like the Little Sac River, there are several bedrock runs that would be impossible to traverse with lower water levels and dangerous to walk (due to slick, algae-covered rocks). The water was clear and the scenery was good as well. This stretch is an easy one for beginners and canoes. USGS Gauge Data:Polk (06921070) Discharge: 347 Height: 3.13 Source: Edmond |
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2020-12-27 | OW | Rio Bravo | Cedar Crossing | Cedar Crossing | Total trip distance: 1.6 miles1.6 | Good | None | None Barrett, Heather Edmond, Brian Ligon, Day Pop, Tom Thompson, Denise We put in just below the Cedar Crossing bridge and paddled upstream as far as we could go. At the terminus, there was a long, rocky run that was too shallow to easily pull a canoe through without a portage. We detected several Hicatee, Meso-American Sliders, a Neotropical Otter, several Brown Basilisks, and a Mexican Giant Musk Turtle carapace. This stretch also contains a known Jaguar den cave. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2008-05-31 | IL | Rock River | TJ's Canoe Rental (Oregon) | Castle Rock State Park | Total trip distance: 12.0 miles5.0 | Good | None | None Brent's Bachelor Party No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Como (05443500) Discharge: 11500 Height: 5.44 Source: Fillmore |
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2008-06-01 | IL | Rock River | Castle Rock State Park | Grand Detour (Dixon) | Total trip distance: 12.0 miles7.0 | Good | None | None Brent's Bachelor Party No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Como (05443500) Discharge: 11900 Height: 5.55 Source: Fillmore |
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2010-07-11 | MO | Sac River | FR 44 | Rt U | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Dawes, Katie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Tom No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Dadeville (06918440) Discharge: 124 Height: 5.28 Source: Edmond |
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2012-04-01 | MO | Sac River | Rt U | MO 245 | Total trip distance: 4.3 miles4.3 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Water was muddy and filled with logs. Mostly, the river was navigable without too much trouble, but one point had a log jam that required a 150+ meter portage. USGS Gauge Data:Dadeville (06918440) Discharge: 209 Height: 5.72 Source: Edmond |
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2014-08-17 | MO | Sac River | Caplinger Mills | Rt N | Total trip distance: 0.7 miles0.7 | Low | Poor | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Water level and flow was very low. However, much of the distance was a pool or had sufficient flow to carry the canoe. The boat ramp at Caplinger Mills was primitive and difficult to use with just a 2WD van. USGS Gauge Data:Caplinger Mills (06919900) Discharge: 45 Height: 4.76 Source: Edmond |
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2022-04-15 | MO | Sac River | Rt EE | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 2.7 miles2.7 | Good | Great | WB Barton, Adam Paddled upstream from the Rt EE Bridge about a mile or so and found a really nice looking hole to fish for some white bass. The current was pretty brisk and it took considerable effort to make it above the last riffle before the pool. Caught almost 30 fish in less than two hours and brought home a nice stringer of females. The lake level was about three feet high, so the water clarity was pretty murky with less than a foot of visibility. USGS Gauge Data:Dadeville (06918440) Discharge: 729 Height: Source: Barton |
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2023-04-09 | MO | Sac River | MO 245 | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 | Good | Good | WB WL Barton, Adam Law, Kyle A great Easter float with some obstacles along the way. We caught white bass and walleye sporadically, adding fillets to the freezer. USGS Gauge Data:Dadeville (06918440) Discharge: 353 Height: 6.44 Source: Barton |
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2023-04-14 | MO | Sac River | Rt EE | Rt EE | Total trip distance: 3.1 miles3.1 | Good | Good | WB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott Paddled up to the impassable islands and picked up a couple white bass. The fish were not schooled up, so we had to pick away at them deliberately. USGS Gauge Data:Dadeville (06918440) Discharge: 276 Height: 6.11 Source: Barton |
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2009-05-08 | MO | Saint Francis River | Big Creek | Sam Baker State Park | Total trip distance: 11.6 miles0.3 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Patterson (07037500) Discharge: 2660 Height: 8.77 Source: Edmond |
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2024-08-17 | MO | Saint Francis River | Rt E | Rt E | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | Poor | Great | KSB LMB SMB Weseli, Cooper Kayaked 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. USGS Gauge Data:Patterson (07037500) Discharge: 91 Height: 4.43 Source: Weseli |
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2014-07-28 | MO | Salt River | Bluff View | Rt H | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles6.4 | Good | None | None Bowe, Michelle Bufford, Anne Marie Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Hays, Chloe Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Some water was released from the re-regulation dam during this time, including right after we passed under the Rt A bridge. Because of the release of water, the gauge level varied widely (from 1400 cfs to nearly 8000 cfs). USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800) Discharge: 3140 Height: 7.49 Source: Edmond |
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2014-07-28 | MO | Salt River | Rt H | Indian Camp | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles12.3 | Good | None | None Bufford, Anne Marie Edmond, Brian Grote, Bob Grote, Hannah Hays, Chloe Although we had normal water much of the afternoon, the pulse of water from power generation helped us through the latter part of the day. USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000) Discharge: 1200 Height: 4.46 Source: Edmond |
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2015-07-27 | MO | Salt River | Bluff View | Indian Camp | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles18.7 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Luebrecht, Olivia Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb The water was flowing from the beginning of this trip. We made this distance in 6 1/2 hours with minimal stops for swimming and resting. USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000) Discharge: 7390 Height: 9.76 Source: Edmond |
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2015-07-31 | MO | Salt River | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | High | None | None Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Hays, Chloe Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Lichtenberg, Brady Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo Zappala, Gianna The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates of Cannon Dam and also generating power. We easily did this stretch in 2 1/2 hours without stopping. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800) Discharge: 9420 Height: 12.73 Source: Edmond |
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2016-06-10 | MO | Salt River | Shanks | Mississippi River | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles4.6 | Good | Poor | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Storts, Amy Jo There was no current on the Salt River at all. At times, we were paddling against the wind. If we had a straight tail wind, or there was a flow, the trip would have been much better. USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000) Discharge: 39 Height: 2.53 Source: Edmond |
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2016-07-26 | MO | Salt River | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | None | None Ballard, Christina Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Camryn Ince, Hunter Ince, Jessica Luebrecht, Olivia Mills, Jerri Ann Mills, Kevin Smith, Andy Smith, Benson Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Cannon Dam was generating in the afternoon. We hit the wave of water, which moved along at 3+ mph for most of the day. Towards the end, the current subsided, probably because we were close to the re-regulation dam. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800) Discharge: 77 Height: 2.05 Source: Edmond |
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2016-07-28 | MO | Salt River | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | None | None Ballard, Paige Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Zappala, Gianna Cannon Dam was generating, but only in the afternoon. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800) Discharge: 88 Height: 2.11 Source: Edmond |
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2017-07-25 | MO | Salt River | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Luebrecht, Olivia Williamson, Lucy Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim Power generation started a little before the scheduled date and carried us down the river just fine. The water was cool and refreshing and most of the kids spent the better part of the day floating downstream in their jackets instead of in their boats. There is a long, slow pool near the end of the trip, between "Grass Island" and the takeout, about a mile further downstream. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800) Discharge: 190 Height: 2.62 Source: Edmond |
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2019-07-14 | MO | Salt River | Indian Camp | Bailey Bridge | Total trip distance: 10.4 miles10.4 | High | None | None Trantham, Megan No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000) Discharge: 7720 Height: 9.73 Source: Trantham |
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2019-07-25 | MO | Salt River | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Ince, Hunter Jensen, Braden Richards, Megan Smith, Andy Smith, Ayla Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates but also started generating water at noon. The siren didn't sound but Brianne said she heard the turbines start up. The water was flowing well until about two miles from the take out where it slowed considerably, presumably because of the influence of the re-regulation dam (we've noticed this in past years, too). USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800) Discharge: 3210 Height: 7.57 Source: Edmond |
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2021-07-21 | MO | Salt River | Bluff View | Indian Camp | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles18.7 | High | None | None Edmond, Brian Osborn, Daniel Osborn, Hannah The access below the reregulation dam was closed but we took the foot path to the river and put in there. This might have taken a bit off this trip distance but not much. We pushed off about 1230 hours and took out at 1740 hours. At the end, we found an exhausted and nearly drowned groundhog that we gently put up in the vegetation. S/he couldn't even move from the boat ramp. This was Daniel and Hannah's first float trip as newlyweds! USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000) Discharge: 9490 Height: 11.21 Source: Edmond |
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2014-11-08 | MO | Shoal Creek | Lime Kiln | Water's Edge | Total trip distance: 16.3 miles8.7 | Good | Great | LMB KSB SMB RB Fillmore, Brian Ligon, Day No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Joplin (07187000) Discharge: 240 Height: 2.44 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-11-09 | MO | Shoal Creek | Water's Edge | Wildcat | Total trip distance: 16.3 miles7.6 | Good | Good | LMB KSB SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie Ligon, Day No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Joplin (07187000) Discharge: 229 Height: 2.41 Source: Fillmore |
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2015-05-02 | MO | Shoal Creek | Lime Kiln | Water's Edge | Total trip distance: 8.7 miles8.7 | Good | Fair | BLG KSB SMB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya McKnight, Don McKnight, Jen Shoal Creek seems to switch back and forth between a clear, spring-fed Ozark river and a prairie ditch. The brush piles and log jams made for a moderately technical trip which would probably have been dangerous in high water. Railroad tracks are always nearby and trains are frequent. USGS Gauge Data:Joplin (07187000) Discharge: 408 Height: 2.86 Source: Edmond |
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2016-09-24 | MO | Shoal Creek | Cherry Corner | Cherry Corner | Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 | Good | Fair | BLG LMB RB Van Someren, Tom Water was murky, reminiscent of the DOJ. But the gradient through this section made paddling upstream seem more difficult than other typical Ozark streams. Paddled up to the railroad trestle and floated back. USGS Gauge Data:Joplin (07187000) Discharge: 154 Height: 2.00 Source: Van Someren |
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2019-06-22 | MO | Shoal Creek | Tipton Ford | Wildcat Glades | Total trip distance: 6.8 miles6.8 | High | None | None Crowder, Adam Crowder, Melissa After the Highway 171 bridge, the river splits and becomes treacherous. Many boaters capsized this day. USGS Gauge Data:Joplin (07187000) Discharge: 1370 Height: 4.54 Source: Crowder |
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2020-06-13 | MO | Shoal Creek | Grand Falls (B) | Schermerhorn Park | Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5 | Good | None | None Crowder, Melissa Easy floating, no dragging. Crowded with floaters and beaches. USGS Gauge Data:Joplin (07187000) Discharge: 765 Height: 3.54 Source: Crowder |
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2019-07-20 | MO | Spring River | Rt O | Quakermill | Total trip distance: 3.3 miles3.3 | Good | None | None Crowder, Adam Crowder, Ian Crowder, Melissa No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Carthage (07185765) Discharge: 386 Height: 3.75 Source: Crowder |
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2020-06-14 | MO | Spring River | Jackpine | Quakermill | Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 | Good | None | None Crowder, Melissa Easy float with no dragging. Water was still a *little* turbid. No impassable hazards on this section now. USGS Gauge Data:Carthage (07185765) Discharge: 613 Height: 4.16 Source: Crowder |
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2018-05-27 | MO | Swan Creek | Rt AA | Hulls Ford Road | Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 | Good | Excellent | BLG LMB LSF RB SMB Acharya, Holly Acharya, Sree Bowe, Michelle Bowen, Denis Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Martin, Galen Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level today was ideal for canoes and kayaks. Unfortunately, there is no gauge on Swan Creek, but Tom checked the level yesterday and found the recent rain had brought it up to flood stage. This stretch of the river was nearly continuously flowing so this stretch went pretty quickly. We stopped several times along the way to swim and take care of debris. Brian hit 1000 lifetime miles on this trip. Julian hit 300 and Michelle hit 250. Galen caught most of the fish (50+) while Tom and Chris each caught several. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2021-05-29 | MO | Swan Creek | Garrison | Hulls Ford Road | Total trip distance: 14.3 miles14.3 | High | None | None Barton, Adam Hulett, John Hulett, Michelle Pendergraft, Laurel The river was MOVING today, which was an understatement. Swan Creek was the only floatable water within a hundred miles of Springfield. After rainfall brought up mostly all of the streams in the area to flood stage yesterday, the creek was rolling with many haystacks over four feet tall. The section below Garrison and above AA Bridge was brisk but not too bad, but between AA and Hulls Ford was a different animal. Some riffles were a couple hundred yards long and the haystacks just got bigger the further we went. My kayak was swamped twice which caused me to rollout into the current due to being submerged in the middle of a riffle. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND SWAN CREEK TO BEGINNERS when the Bull Creek discharge is over 800 cfs or so. Please be careful between AA Bridge and Hulls Ford Road, as it is for experienced paddlers only. Definitely need a skit or different boat for next time. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Barton |
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2022-05-28 | MO | Swan Creek | Rt AA | Hulls Ford Road | Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 | Good | Excellent | GSF KSB LMB LSF RB RSF SMB Barton, Adam Greenstreet, Michael We were on the river by 0800 and had it to ourselves for much of the day before taking out about 1530. Michael caught a 16" smallie that weighed 2lbs 8oz and I caught one that was 15.5" and the same weight. The spawn was later this year due to the cold, wet spring and flooding. Both of our larger smallies appeared to still have some eggs inside and were getting ready to spawn, which is a couple of weeks after their prime spawning period. We finessed fished, using shaky heads and Ned rigs for most of the day. Michael caught a giant green sunfish that was almost ten inches long too! There was a single deep pool that had some American lotus leafing out, so I tied on a whopper plopper and caught a 16" largemouth for my first topwater fish of the year. Later I caught a small spotted bass to complete the bass slam (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) which I had never done before on Swan Creek. All fish were returned to the water unharmed. Overall, this section was perfect at this water level for paddling, with the Bull Creek gauge between 400-500 CFS. Swan requires an intermediate paddling skillset. Some of the shoals can be bumpy and tricky even at moderate levels so be careful and wear your PFD! No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Barton |
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2019-07-02 | MO | Turnback Creek | Dilday Mill Access | Dilday Mill Access | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | Poor | None Van Someren, Tom On a whim, I decided to explore a section of Turnback Creek to determine it's suitability and attractiveness for future floating and fishing. I paddled 2.25 miles upstream from Dilday Mill Access. Unfortunately, the stream was rather murky. I thought that might just be because the water usually is cloudier nearer a dammed up area. But even 2 miles upstream from the Dilday Mill dam there never was more than 1.5 foot visibility into the water. While the stream was relatively clear of obstructions it's banks had tons of old river detritus that has accumulated over the years. Very little wildlife was observed. Only one turtle was spotted and I only saw one fish make an appearance below the water. Speaking with some of the locals, they also confirmed the creek wasn't really noted for good fishing. Based on this section alone though, it could be a fun river to do for technical navigation purposes. Because the stream seemed to twist and turn around each bend. And the section above Fiddler's Ford Access appears to have this characteristic on Google maps. USGS Gauge Data:Greenfield (06918460) Discharge: 0 Height: 13.69 Source: Van Someren |
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2024-05-14 | IA | Upper Iowa River | Kendallville | Chimney Rock Park | Total trip distance: 12.6 miles12.6 | Good | None | None Turner, Skip
Peterson, Jackie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Kendallville (05387405) Discharge: 0 Height: 4.66 Source: Turner |
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2010-03-06 | OK | Washita River | OK 1 | US 377 | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | None | None Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Dickson (07331000) Discharge: 1410 Height: 11.57 Source: Fillmore |
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2013-12-14 | OK | Washita River | OK 1 | US 377 | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | None | None Fillmore, Brian White, Aaron Duck hunting. USGS Gauge Data:Dickson (07331000) Discharge: 151 Height: 8.02 Source: Fillmore |
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2014-01-26 | OK | Washita River | OK 1 | US 377 | Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 | Good | None | None Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Duck hunting. USGS Gauge Data:Dickson (07331000) Discharge: 122 Height: Source: Fillmore |
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2015-11-11 | AR | White River | Buffalo River (B) | Shipps Ferry | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles5.6 | Good | Poor | None Fillmore, Brian Miller, Russ No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Norfork (07057370) Discharge: 5180 Height: 5.43 Source: Fillmore |
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2016-08-28 | AR | White River | Buffalo River | Shipps Ferry | Total trip distance: 28.9 miles5.6 | Good | Poor | LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Wylee Javorsek, Rachel No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:Norfork (07057370) Discharge: 3640 Height: 5.25 Source: Fillmore |
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2022-04-14 | AR | White River | Beaver Town | Beaver Town | Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 | High | None | None Champlin, G Champlin, J Hunter, S Hunter, T Heading up stream was rather easy but working against the wind and current. Headed under the bridge and made a right down Butler Creek. When the water is up Butler is accessible to 1.5 - 2 miles back and is very scenic. USGS Gauge Data:Norfork (07057370) Discharge: 27300 Height: 12.60 Source: Hunter |
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2020-05-17 | MO | Wilson Creek | Roundtree | Old Limey Road | Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 | Good | Poor | RSF Barton, Adam Barton, Brooke Brumfield, Josh Brumfield, Rachel Pendergraft, Jonathan Pendergraft, Laurel The creek was up and flowing quite well. Not sure if it classifies as "high" but it was moving at a good clip. Most gravel bars were covered and there was one tree down in the creek that had to be portaged around. We put in at the bike trail just downstream from the wastewater treatment plant and floated down through Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. This float is very scenic and gives you the opportunity to see a different side of the park. The takeout at Limey Road is a bit tricky since its at the end of a shoal. USGS Gauge Data:Battlefield (07052160) Discharge: 448 Height: 3.78 Source: Barton |
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2020-05-01 | MO | Woods Fork | Busiek | Bull Creek | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles3.0 | Good | None | None Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was our maiden attempt at floating Woods Fork. Anytime the Bull Creek gauge is between 500-1000 CFS, then Woods Fork should be able to be floated. The stream is a major contributor to Bull Creek, but typically it doesn't have enough water flowing to make it sufficiently navigable in a kayak. Recent heavy rains, though, made it look float-able, so we checked it out. Even with the non-typical extra water flow we scraped across LOTS of low water areas, but never enough to have to get out and pull the kayak over. Gravel bars ABOUND along this 3-mile section, as there seems to be great spots to stop for lunch around nearly every turn and bend. There are 2-3 areas with snarls that require a minor portage around them. Two snarls would benefit from a small chainsaw being brought along. The third obstruction has a couple big trees spanning the width of the river with their trunks nearly all submerged making effective use of a chainsaw on them almost impossible. There are also two spots where barbed wire is strung across the stream, but easily floated either under it or over it. One spot marks the eastern boundary of Busiek. The other is 9/10ths of a mile downstream from the Busiek boundary. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2020-05-24 | MO | Woods Fork | Woods Fork Road North | Bull Creek | Total trip distance: 8.7 miles6.2 | Low | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The upper stretches (above Woods Fork Road South) had several bedrock drops. This river at least until Busiek was pretty low with significant dragging in some riffles and some tricky spots that were difficult to navigate with low water. We cleaned up a few snags and strainers. Once we got past Busiek, the water level was a bit better and the navigation was less technical. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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2021-05-01 | MO | Woods Fork | Camp Creek | Bull Creek | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles3.0 | Good | None | None Williams, Sarah Van Someren, Tom This day-trip consisted of floating three streams consecutively: Camp Creek, Woods Fork, and Bull Creek. Camp Creek truly is a small creek, but it can be successfully navigated after a strong rain. Our experience this day was less than optimal as we were about a day late in catching it with high enough water. While it did have enough water flowing through it we scraped in many spots and had to pull our kayaks over one spot with a small waterfall. The rest of the float (Woods Fork and Bull Creek) had excellent water with only two spots where we had to portage our kayaks around obstructions (one right before the confluence of Woods Fork into Bull Creek.. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
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2021-05-30 | MO | Woods Fork | Busiek | Bull Creek | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles3.0 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Milligan, Jane Van Someren, Tom The water flow was just barely high enough for Woods Fork today. There were several places where we had to get out and pull boats through a riffle or even portage around obstacles. At one point, Tom and I both got our chainsaws stuck in a green sycamore and had to work to pull them out. This was a challenging and technical stretch of the river but it wasn't particularly dangerous or problematic. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
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Miles | 3634.8 |
Trips | 443 |
Rivers | 67 |
Countries | 2 |
States | 12 |
People | 445 |
Dates | 484 |
Years | 27 |
Months | 12 |
Rows | 548 |
Sources | 32 |
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