 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |