Trip List for Barton

DateStateRiverStartEndDistanceConditionFishingDetails
Click for details2023-06-19 MO Osage Fork Davis Ford Hull Ford Total trip distance: 8.7 miles8.7 Good Great GSF
LSF
RB
SMBGSF, LSF, RB, SMB Barton, Adam
Barton, ScottBarton, 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.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<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2023-06-11 MO Flat Creek MO 39 Rt EE Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Low Great GSF
RB
SMBGSF, RB, SMB Barton, Adam
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 94<br />Height: 3.89 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2023-05-28 MO James River US 160 US 160 Total trip distance: 4.3 miles4.3 Good Good GSF
KSB
LMB
LSF
RB
SMBGSF, KSB, LMB, LSF, RB, SMB Barton, AdamBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Springfield (07050700)<br />Discharge: 67<br />Height: 4.20 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2023-05-21 MO Flat Creek MO 39 Rt EE Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Good Great RB
SMBRB, SMB Barton, Adam
Law, KyleBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 266<br />Height: 4.66 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2023-04-14 MO Sac River Rt EE Rt EE Total trip distance: 3.1 miles3.1 Good Good WBWB Barton, Adam
Barton, ScottBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Dadeville (06918440)<br />Discharge: 276<br />Height: 6.11 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2023-04-09 MO Sac River MO 245 Rt EE Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 Good Good WB
WLWB, WL Barton, Adam
Law, KyleBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Dadeville (06918440)<br />Discharge: 353<br />Height: 6.44 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-12-30 MO Little Sac River Taylor Bridge Taylor Bridge Total trip distance: 5.8 miles5.8 Low Poor NoneNone Barton, AdamBarton, 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 valley60 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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Morrisville (06918740)<br />Discharge: 66<br />Height: 2.07 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-10-29 MO Finley River Lindenlure Riverside Total trip distance: 4.6 miles4.6 Low Fair RB
SMBRB, SMB Barton, Adam
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 88<br />Height: 1.12 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-10-15 MO Current River Akers Pulltite Total trip distance: 9.5 miles9.5 Good None NoneNone Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Greenstreet, Michael
Hedden, Baylee
Barton, Scott
Barton, Melinda
Hulett, John
Hulett, MichelleBarton, Adam; Barton, Brooke; Greenstreet, Michael; Hedden, Baylee; Barton, Scott; Barton, Melinda; Hulett, John; Hulett, Michelle 2022 Cobbler Gobblers Annual Float Trip2022 Cobbler Gobblers Annual Float Trip USGS Gauge Data:
Akers (07064533)
Discharge: 255
Height: 0.69<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 255<br />Height: 0.69 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-10-08 MO Current River Bee Bluff Two Rivers Total trip distance: 17.2 miles7.5 Good Good SMBSMB Barton, Adam
Barton, Scott
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 255<br />Height: 0.69 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-10-07 MO Current River Round Spring Bee Bluff Total trip distance: 17.2 miles9.7 Good Great SMBSMB Barton, Adam
Barton, Scott
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 260<br />Height: 0.70 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-09-10 MO Osage Fork Dryknob Davis Ford Total trip distance: 4.9 miles4.9 Low Good GSF
RB
RSF
SMBGSF, RB, RSF, SMB Barton, Adam
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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.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<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-09-05 MO James River Rivercut Nelson Mill Road Total trip distance: 3.6 miles3.6 Good Great BLG
GSF
KSB
LMB
LSF
RB
SMBBLG, GSF, KSB, LMB, LSF, RB, SMB Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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.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 USGS Gauge Data:
Boaz (07052250)
Discharge: 213
Height: 2.91<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 213<br />Height: 2.91 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-08-20 MO James River Rivercut Delaware Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5 Low Great BLG
GSF
KSB
LMB
LSF
RB
SMBBLG, GSF, KSB, LMB, LSF, RB, SMB Barton, Adam
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 123<br />Height: 2.62 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-06-25 MO James River Shelvin Rock Hootentown Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 Good None NoneNone Barton, Adam
Barton, BrookeBarton, Adam; Barton, Brooke 2022 JRBP River Rescue Cleanup Float2022 JRBP River Rescue Cleanup Float USGS Gauge Data:
Boaz (07052250)
Discharge: 157
Height: 2.71<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 157<br />Height: 2.71 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-05-28 MO Swan Creek Rt AA Hulls Ford Road Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 Good Excellent GSF
KSB
LMB
LSF
RB
RSF
SMBGSF, KSB, LMB, LSF, RB, RSF, SMB Barton, Adam
Greenstreet, MichaelBarton, 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!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 No USGS gauge for this river and date<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-04-23 MO Gasconade River Buzzard Bluff Wilbur Allen Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 High Fair GSF
LSF
RBGSF, LSF, RB Barton, Adam
Barton, ScottBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Hazelgreen (06928000)<br />Discharge: 3350<br />Height: 5.78 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-04-15 MO Sac River Rt EE Rt EE Total trip distance: 2.7 miles2.7 Good Great WBWB Barton, AdamBarton, 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.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: <b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Dadeville (06918440)<br />Discharge: 729<br />Height: Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2022-03-04 MO James River Rt YY Rt YY Total trip distance: 3.5 miles3.5 Good Poor SMBSMB Barton, AdamBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Springfield (07050700)<br />Discharge: 240<br />Height: 4.98 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-12-30 MO James River Southwood Southwood Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 Good Poor SMBSMB Barton, AdamBarton, 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.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 USGS Gauge Data:
Springfield (07050700)
Discharge: 87
Height: 4.36<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Springfield (07050700)<br />Discharge: 87<br />Height: 4.36 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-12-27 MO James River Shelvin Rock Hootentown Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 Good Poor LMBLMB Barton, Adam
Barton, BrookeBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 220<br />Height: 2.90 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-11-11 MO Finley River Lindenlure Riverside Total trip distance: 4.6 miles4.6 Low Great LMB
RB
SMBLMB, RB, SMB Barton, AdamBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 72<br />Height: 1.01 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-10-09 MO Current River Akers Pulltite Total trip distance: 9.5 miles9.5 Good None NoneNone Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Barton, Melinda
Barton, Scott
Hedden, Baylee
Hulett, John
Hulett, Michelle
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, Adam; Barton, Brooke; Barton, Melinda; Barton, Scott; Hedden, Baylee; Hulett, John; Hulett, Michelle; Pendergraft, Jonathan; Pendergraft, Laurel No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Akers (07064533)
Discharge: 264
Height: 0.75<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 264<br />Height: 0.75 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-10-08 MO Current River Pulltite Round Spring Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 Good None NoneNone Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, Adam; Barton, Brooke; Pendergraft, Jonathan; Pendergraft, Laurel No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Akers (07064533)
Discharge: 264
Height: 0.75<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 264<br />Height: 0.75 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-07-26 MO Current River Pulltite Round Spring Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0 Good Fair SMBSMB Barton, Adam
Brothers, Brendan
Denbow, Grant
Kromrey, Mike
Sanders, CalebBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 321<br />Height: 0.95 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-06-19 MO Niangua River Moon Valley Bennett Spring Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 Good Good GSF
SMBGSF, SMB Barton, Adam Barton, ScottBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Windyville (06923250)<br />Discharge: 149<br />Height: 1.29 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-05-29 MO Swan Creek Garrison Hulls Ford Road Total trip distance: 14.3 miles14.3 High None NoneNone Barton, Adam
Hulett, John
Hulett, Michelle
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, 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.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<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-05-08 MO Beaver Creek CR 437 Brownbranch Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 High Great LMB
RB
RSF
SMBLMB, RB, RSF, SMB Barton, Adam
Barton, ScottBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bradleyville (07054080)<br />Discharge: 679<br />Height: 4.60 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-05-01 MO Current River Ceadargrove Pulltite Total trip distance: 17.2 miles17.2 High None NoneNone Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Barton, Scott
Barton, Melinda
Hulett, John
Hulett, Michelle
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 1080<br />Height: 2.22 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2021-03-07 MO James River Shelvin Rock Hootentown Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 Good Poor NoneNone Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, 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!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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 267<br />Height: 2.98 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-12-10 MO James River Southwood Southwood Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 Good Poor NoneNone Barton, AdamBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Springfield (07050700)<br />Discharge: 71<br />Height: 4.33 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-12-10 MO James River Southwood Southwood Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 Good Poor NoneNone Barton, AdamBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Springfield (07050700)<br />Discharge: 71<br />Height: 4.33 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-11-28 MO Beaver Creek Brownbranch Bradleyville Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 Good Good SMBSMB Barton, Adam
Barton, ScottBarton, Adam; Barton, Scott No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Bradleyville (07054080)
Discharge: 442
Height: 4.02<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bradleyville (07054080)<br />Discharge: 442<br />Height: 4.02 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-09-05 MO Flat Creek Rt EE Flat Creek Road Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 Low Good SMBSMB Back, Dustin
Barton, Brooke
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBack, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 52<br />Height: 3.44 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-08-14 MO James River Kerr Cox Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 Good Great KSB
LMB
RB
SMBKSB, LMB, RB, SMB Barton, Adam
Brumfield, JoshBarton, 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.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 USGS Gauge Data:
Galena (07052500)
Discharge: 274
Height: 4.32<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Galena (07052500)<br />Discharge: 274<br />Height: 4.32 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-07-10 MO James River Finley River Hootentown Total trip distance: 3.5 miles3.2 Good Great KSB
RB
SMBKSB, RB, SMB Barton, Adam
Brumfield, JoshBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 160<br />Height: 2.71 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-07-10 MO Finley River Two Rivers Road James River Total trip distance: 3.5 miles0.3 Good None (none)(none) Barton, Adam
Brumfield, JoshBarton, Adam; Brumfield, Josh No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 96
Height: 1.12<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 96<br />Height: 1.12 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-06-20 MO Jacks Fork River Buck Hollow Alley Spring Total trip distance: 14.8 miles14.8 Low Good RB
SMBRB, SMB Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Barton, Scott
Barton, Melinda
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Mountain View (07065200)<br />Discharge: 105<br />Height: 1.29 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-05-31 MO Jacks Fork River Buck Hollow Rymers Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4 Good Great RB
SMBRB, SMB Barton, Brooke
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Mountain View (07065200)<br />Discharge: 253<br />Height: 2.20 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-05-17 MO Wilson Creek Roundtree Old Limey Road Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 Good Poor RSFRSF Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Brumfield, Josh
Brumfield, Rachel
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, 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.The creek was up and flowing quite well. Not sure if it classifies as USGS Gauge Data:
Battlefield (07052160)
Discharge: 448
Height: 3.78<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Battlefield (07052160)<br />Discharge: 448<br />Height: 3.78 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-05-14 MO Bull Creek Red Bridge Road Goodnight Hollow Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4 High Poor SMBSMB Barton, Adam
Kromrey, Mike
Simmons, Dillan
Wheeler, SethBarton, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Walnut Shade (07053810)<br />Discharge: 1000<br />Height: 4.81 Source: BartonSource: Barton
Click for details2020-05-10 MO Little Sac River FR 129 Rt O Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 Good Poor FWDFWD Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Brumfield, Josh
Brumfield, Rachel
Pendergraft, Jonathan
Pendergraft, LaurelBarton, Adam; Barton, Brooke; Brumfield, Josh; Brumfield, Rachel; Pendergraft, Jonathan; Pendergraft, Laurel No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Morrisville (06918740)
Discharge: 409
Height: 3.39<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Morrisville (06918740)<br />Discharge: 409<br />Height: 3.39 Source: BartonSource: Barton

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Trip Summary for Barton

Miles272.9
Trips40
Rivers14
Countries1
States1
People21
Dates40
Years4
Months10
Rows42
Sources1

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