Trip List for Largemouth Bass

DateStateRiverStartEndDistanceConditionFishingDetails
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
SMB
GSF, 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 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
SMB
BLG, GSF, KSB, LMB, LSF, RB, SMB
Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
Greenstreet, Michael
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.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 details2022-09-04 MO Flat Creek Rt EE Flat Creek Road Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 Good Fair LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
H, Kenzie, Ashley, Ryan, J.G., MonaH, 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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 305<br />Height: 4.63
Source: HenleySource: Henley
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
SMB
BLG, GSF, KSB, LMB, LSF, RB, SMB
Barton, Adam
Greenstreet, Michael
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.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 details2022-05-28 MO Swan Creek Rt AA Hulls Ford Road Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 Good Excellent GSF
KSB
LMB
LSF
RB
RSF
SMB
GSF, KSB, LMB, LSF, RB, RSF, SMB
Barton, Adam
Greenstreet, Michael
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!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 details2021-12-27 MO James River Shelvin Rock Hootentown Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 Good Poor LMBLMB Barton, Adam
Barton, Brooke
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.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
SMB
LMB, 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 details2021-06-19 OK Blue River Harris Ranch Road Coatsworth Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 Good Great KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Evans, Hanna
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Vivien
Evans, Hanna; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Vivien
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 157
Height: 6.05
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 157<br />Height: 6.05
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2021-05-08 MO Beaver Creek CR 437 Brownbranch Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 High Great LMB
RB
RSF
SMB
LMB, RB, RSF, SMB
Barton, Adam
Barton, Scott
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.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 details2020-08-14 MO James River Kerr Cox Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 Good Great KSB
LMB
RB
SMB
KSB, LMB, RB, SMB
Barton, Adam
Brumfield, Josh
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.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 details2020-07-12 MO Bourbeuse River Mill Rock Ford Wenkel Ford Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 Good Good LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
Bray, Matt
McCullough, Brayden
Bray, Matt; McCullough, Brayden
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Union (07016500)
Discharge: 293
Height: 2.54
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Union (07016500)<br />Discharge: 293<br />Height: 2.54
Source: BraySource: Bray
Click for details2020-06-19 MO Eleven Point River Cane Bluff Greer Crossing Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 Good Great LMB
RB
SMB
LMB, RB, SMB
Fonner, Mike
Franke, Joe
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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bardley (07071500)<br />Discharge: 1600<br />Height: 4.50
Source: FonnerSource: Fonner
Click for details2019-06-14 MO Beaver Creek Brownbranch Bradleyville Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 Good Fair GSF
LMB
LSF
SMB
GSF, LMB, LSF, SMB
Bartlett, Renee
Bullard, Loring
Jones, Marianne
Knowlton, Laurie
Siegfried, Beth
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.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 USGS Gauge Data:
Bradleyville (07054080)
Discharge: 258
Height: 3.35
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bradleyville (07054080)<br />Discharge: 258<br />Height: 3.35
Source: BartlettSource: Bartlett
Click for details2018-09-03 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Poor Great BLG
GSF
LMB
LSF
RB
SMB
BLG, GSF, LMB, LSF, RB, SMB
Hooper, Joe
Van Someren, Tom
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.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 USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 174
Height: 1.41
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 174<br />Height: 1.41
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2018-06-01 MO James River Delaware Hootentown Total trip distance: 12.7 miles12.7 Good Good CCF
GSF
LMB
LSF
SMB
CCF, GSF, LMB, LSF, SMB
Van Someren, TomVan 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!").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 USGS Gauge Data:
Boaz (07052250)
Discharge: 226
Height: 2.87
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 226<br />Height: 2.87
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2018-05-30 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 4.2 miles4.2 Good Excellent BLG
LMB
RB
SMB
BLG, LMB, RB, SMB
Van Someren, TomVan 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.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 USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 218
Height: 1.58
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 218<br />Height: 1.58
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2018-05-27 MO Swan Creek Rt AA Hulls Ford Road Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 Good Excellent BLG
LMB
LSF
RB
SMB
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
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.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<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2018-05-18 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Good Fair BLG
LMB
RB
SMB
BLG, LMB, RB, SMB
Van Someren, TomVan 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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 532<br />Height: 2.37
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2018-05-12 OK Blue River US 377 Coatsworth Road Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 Good Good KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
White, Aaron
White, Arik
Fillmore, Brian; White, Aaron; White, Arik
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 156
Height: 6.06
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 156<br />Height: 6.06
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2018-04-20 OK Blue River Harris Ranch Road Coatsworth Road Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 Good Great KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Miller, Russ
Fillmore, Brian; Miller, Russ
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 137
Height: 5.90
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 137<br />Height: 5.90
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2017-11-12 AR Caddo River Glenwood Caddo River Cabins Total trip distance: 3.3 miles3.3 Good Fair KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Vivien
Javorsek, Rachel
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Vivien; Javorsek, Rachel
Vivien's maiden voyage!Vivien's maiden voyage! USGS Gauge Data:
Caddo Gap (07359610)
Discharge: 40
Height: 4.84
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Caddo Gap (07359610)<br />Discharge: 40<br />Height: 4.84
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2017-05-13 MO Flat Creek Jenkins Rt EE Total trip distance: 11.8 miles11.8 Good Fair BLG
LMB
BLG, LMB
Dudenhoeffer, Dean
Dudenhoeffer, Todd
Martin, Galen
Turk, Scott
Van Someren, Tom
Williams, Hannah
Williams, Sarah
Williams, Tom
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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 580<br />Height: 5.50
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2017-04-12 MO Finley River Larose Road Johns Ford Road Total trip distance: 3.4 miles3.4 Low Good LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
Edmond, Brian
Van Someren, Tom
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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 204<br />Height: 1.62
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2016-11-27 AR Buffalo River Spring Creek Bluff Dillard's Ferry Total trip distance: 9.4 miles5.0 Low Poor LMBLMB Brown, Steve
Coroleuski, Linda
Torissi, Chris
Van Someren, Tom
Brown, Steve; Coroleuski, Linda; Torissi, Chris; Van Someren, Tom
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 336
Height: 3.42
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 336<br />Height: 3.42
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2016-11-26 AR Buffalo River Maumee North Spring Creek Total trip distance: 9.4 miles4.4 Low Poor LMBLMB Brown, Steve
Coroleuski, Linda
Torissi, Chris
Van Someren, Tom
Brown, Steve; Coroleuski, Linda; Torissi, Chris; Van Someren, Tom
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 405
Height: 3.54
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 405<br />Height: 3.54
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2016-11-13 MO Black River Bluff Cave Rt K Total trip distance: 14.3 miles6.0 Good Poor LMBLMB Coroleuski, Linda
Fillmore, Brian
Ligon, Day
Coroleuski, Linda; Fillmore, Brian; Ligon, Day
Cold night of camping but beautiful day of floating.Cold night of camping but beautiful day of floating. USGS Gauge Data:
Annapolis (07061500)
Discharge: 189
Height: 4.17
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Annapolis (07061500)<br />Discharge: 189<br />Height: 4.17
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-10-16 MO Big Sugar Creek Cyclone (B) Deep Ford Total trip distance: 14.6 miles5.0 Good Fair LMB
LSF
RB
SMB
LMB, LSF, RB, SMB
Van Someren, TomVan 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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Powell (07188653)<br />Discharge: 66<br />Height: 4.99
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2016-10-15 MO Big Sugar Creek Powell Cyclone (B) Total trip distance: 14.6 miles9.6 Good Fair LMB
LSF
RB
SMB
LMB, LSF, RB, SMB
Van Someren, TomVan 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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Powell (07188653)<br />Discharge: 81<br />Height: 5.10
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2016-09-24 MO Shoal Creek Cherry Corner Cherry Corner Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 Good Fair BLG
LMB
RB
BLG, LMB, RB
Van Someren, TomVan 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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Joplin (07187000)<br />Discharge: 154<br />Height: 2.00
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2016-08-27 AR Buffalo River Leatherwood Creek Elephant's Head Total trip distance: 28.9 miles2.8 Good Good LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Wylee
Javorsek, Rachel
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Wylee; Javorsek, Rachel
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 0
Height: 3.77
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 0<br />Height: 3.77
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-08-25 AR Buffalo River Rush Landing Fish Trap Creek Total trip distance: 28.9 miles6.9 Good Good LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Wylee
Javorsek, Rachel
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Wylee; Javorsek, Rachel
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 0
Height: 4.06
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 0<br />Height: 4.06
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-07-19 OK Blue River US 377 Harris Ranch Road Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 Good Fair LMB
SMB
GSF
LMB, SMB, GSF
Fillmore, Brian
Lyons, Matt
Fillmore, Brian; Lyons, Matt
Float was good but getting close to low.Float was good but getting close to low. USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 114
Height: 5.91
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 114<br />Height: 5.91
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-07-16 MO Beaver Creek Brownbranch Bradleyville Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 Good Excellent LSF
GSF
LMB
SMB
RB
LSF, GSF, LMB, SMB, RB
Amburn, Andrea
Amburn, Matt
Dudenhoeffer, Todd
Edmond, Brian
Eth, Joe
Van Someren, Tom
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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bradleyville (07054080)<br />Discharge: 276<br />Height: 3.15
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2016-07-16 OK Blue River Coatsworth Road OK 7 Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Low Good KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Graves, Alex
Graves, Grant
Hallmark, Larissa
Hefner, Reagan
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. Last part of the float is difficult because of portages over small falls.
USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 131
Height: 5.96
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 131<br />Height: 5.96
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-07-08 OK Blue River Harris Ranch Road Coatsworth Road Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 Good Great LMB
KSB
SMB
LMB, KSB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Sardina, Krissy
Spangler, Sarah
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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 144<br />Height: 5.97
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-07-04 OK Blue River Harris Ranch Road Coatsworth Road Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 Good Excellent LMB
KSB
SMB
LSF
LMB, KSB, SMB, LSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
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!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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 163<br />Height: 6.01
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-07-01 OK Blue River US 377 Coatsworth Road Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 Good Excellent SMB
LMB
KSB
GSF
SMB, LMB, KSB, GSF
Edmond, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian
Hallmark, Larissa
Ligon, Day
Ligon, Guerdon
Sardina, Krissy
Thompson, Denise
Van Someren, Tom
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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 178<br />Height: 6.04
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2016-03-16 OK Blue River US 377 Harris Ranch Road Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 Good Fair KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Gallegos, Daniel
Smith, Matt
Fillmore, Brian; Gallegos, Daniel; Smith, Matt
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 225
Height: 6.23
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 225<br />Height: 6.23
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2016-01-30 MO Niangua River Bennett Spring Barclay Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 Good Poor LMBLMB Arnold, Al
Edmond, Brian
Arnold, Al; Edmond, Brian
Several people were fly fishing and one couple in kayaks caught their limit in trout. 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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Windyville (06923250)<br />Discharge: 178<br />Height: 2.40
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2015-11-09 AR Buffalo River Fish Trap Creek Leatherwood Creek Total trip distance: 28.9 miles9.3 Good Good LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Miller, Russ
Fillmore, Brian; Miller, Russ
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 243
Height: 3.17
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 243<br />Height: 3.17
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2015-11-08 AR Buffalo River Rush Landing Fish Trap Creek Total trip distance: 28.9 miles6.9 Good Great LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Miller, Russ
Fillmore, Brian; Miller, Russ
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 258
Height: 3.20
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 258<br />Height: 3.20
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2015-08-09 MO Flat Creek Rt EE Flat Creek Road Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 Good Good LMB
LSF
RB
SMB
LMB, LSF, RB, SMB
Bramow, Maxi
Casey, Libra
Dickens, Kristen
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Eth, Joe
Lowery, Marc
Moler, Leta
Van Someren, Tom
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.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
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 152<br />Height: 4.06
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2015-08-04 OK Blue River Harris Ranch Road Coatsworth Road Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 Good Great KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
LeDoux, Brandon
Fillmore, Brian; LeDoux, Brandon
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 190
Height: 6.14
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 190<br />Height: 6.14
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2015-07-28 OK Blue River US 377 Harris Ranch Road Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 Good Fair LMB
SMB
LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Hefner, Reagan
Fillmore, Brian; Hefner, Reagan
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 221
Height: 6.23
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 221<br />Height: 6.23
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-11-09 MO Shoal Creek Water's Edge Wildcat Total trip distance: 16.3 miles7.6 Good Good LMB
KSB
SMB
LMB, KSB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Javorsek, Rachie
Ligon, Day
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Javorsek, Rachie; Ligon, Day
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Joplin (07187000)
Discharge: 229
Height: 2.41
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Joplin (07187000)<br />Discharge: 229<br />Height: 2.41
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-11-08 MO Shoal Creek Lime Kiln Water's Edge Total trip distance: 16.3 miles8.7 Good Great LMB
KSB
SMB
RB
LMB, KSB, SMB, RB
Fillmore, Brian
Ligon, Day
Fillmore, Brian; Ligon, Day
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Joplin (07187000)
Discharge: 240
Height: 2.44
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Joplin (07187000)<br />Discharge: 240<br />Height: 2.44
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-10-21 OK Blue River US 377 Harris Ranch Road Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 Low Good SMB
LMB
GSF
SMB, LMB, GSF
Fillmore, Brian
Oliver, Scott
Fillmore, Brian; Oliver, Scott
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 25
Height: 5.52
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 25<br />Height: 5.52
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-10-19 OK Blue River US 377 Harris Ranch Road Total trip distance: 1.2 miles1.2 Low Good SMB
LMB
KSB
SMB, LMB, KSB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 26
Height: 5.53
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 26<br />Height: 5.53
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-08-17 OK Blue River US 377 Coatsworth Road Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 Low Great SMB
KSB
LMB
SMB, KSB, LMB
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 40
Height: 5.62
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 40<br />Height: 5.62
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-07-26 OK Blue River Coatsworth Road OK 7 Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Low Great SMB
KSB
LMB
SMB, KSB, LMB
Fillmore, Brian
Graves, Grant
Jones, Alex
Fillmore, Brian; Graves, Grant; Jones, Alex
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 42
Height: 5.64
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 42<br />Height: 5.64
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-07-12 OK Blue River Coatsworth Road OK 7 Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Low Great KSB
LMB
SMB
KSB, LMB, SMB
Fillmore, Brian
Gastineau, Kyler
Jackson, Antonio
White, Aaron
Fillmore, Brian; Gastineau, Kyler; Jackson, Antonio; White, Aaron
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 38
Height: 5.61
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 38<br />Height: 5.61
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-05-05 MO Bryant Creek MO 95 (B) Sycamore Total trip distance: 9.6 miles4.6 Good Fair RB
SMB
LMB
LSF
GSF
RB, SMB, LMB, LSF, GSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
Actually camped about five miles downstream of the MO 95 bridge.Actually camped about five miles downstream of the MO 95 bridge. USGS Gauge Data:
Tecumseh (07058000)
Discharge: 331
Height: 3.82
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Tecumseh (07058000)<br />Discharge: 331<br />Height: 3.82
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2006-07-15 OK Blue River OK 7 Hughes Crossing Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 Low Excellent KSB
SMB
LMB
KSB,SMB,LMB
Fillmore, Brian
Graves, Grant
Munn, Casey
Fillmore, Brian; Graves, Grant; Munn, Casey
Many small waterfalls must be portaged. Tough float but worth it for the fishing.Many small waterfalls must be portaged. Tough float but worth it for the fishing. USGS Gauge Data:
Connerville (07332390)
Discharge: 35
Height:
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Connerville (07332390)<br />Discharge: 35<br />Height:
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore

A total of 53 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Largemouth Bass

Miles296.1
Trips48
Rivers15
Countries1
States3
People74
Dates52
Years11
Months11
Rows53
Sources8

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