Trip List for Rock Bass / Goggle Eye

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 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 details2022-09-10 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 details2022-05-28 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 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 details2021-05-08 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 details2020-10-10 MO James River Kerr Cox Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 Good Poor RB
SMBRB, SMB Bartlett, Renee
Jones, Marianne
Van Someren, TomBartlett, Renee; Jones, Marianne; Van Someren, Tom Perfect weather made this an exceptional October float. While the water was low and we had a few places where we dragged, we did not have to exit our boats. While we had little luck actually catching any fish, the water was crystal clear and the fish sightings were abundant.Perfect weather made this an exceptional October float. While the water was low and we had a few places where we dragged, we did not have to exit our boats. While we had little luck actually catching any fish, the water was crystal clear and the fish sightings were abundant. USGS Gauge Data:
Galena (07052500)
Discharge: 148
Height: 4.02<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Galena (07052500)<br />Discharge: 148<br />Height: 4.02 Source: BartlettSource: Bartlett
Click for details2020-09-27 MO Crane Creek Langley Ford Road Langley Ford Road Total trip distance: 3.5 miles3.5 Low Fair CCF
RB
RT
SMBCCF, RB, RT, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Paddled upstream 1.75 miles to fish and examine how many river obstructions needed work to clear a navigable path along this section. Photos included in this report show where they are along with each obstruction. For the water level being as low as it was, it wasn't as terrible (LOL) as I thought it might be paddling around. Returning back to the car I got caught in a steadily increasing thunderstorm. Adding insult to injury the seat adjustment mechanism on my kayak also broke. Rrrrrrr!!!Paddled upstream 1.75 miles to fish and examine how many river obstructions needed work to clear a navigable path along this section. Photos included in this report show where they are along with each obstruction. For the water level being as low as it was, it wasn't as terrible (LOL) as I thought it might be paddling around. Returning back to the car I got caught in a steadily increasing thunderstorm. Adding insult to injury the seat adjustment mechanism on my kayak also broke. Rrrrrrr!!! No USGS gauge for this river and date<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2020-09-26 MO Crane Creek Otto Road Otto Road Total trip distance: 1.0 miles1.0 Low Fair BLG
RB
SMBBLG, RB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Just wanted to get on a river and take advantage of a perfect 80 degree day fishing the long slow pool upstream of Otto Road. Ran into Ryan Wilson along with his mom and dad floating down from Swinging Bridge Road.Just wanted to get on a river and take advantage of a perfect 80 degree day fishing the long slow pool upstream of Otto Road. Ran into Ryan Wilson along with his mom and dad floating down from Swinging Bridge Road. No USGS gauge for this river and date<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2020-09-20 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 5.8 miles5.8 Poor Fair BLG
RB
SMBBLG, RB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Paddled / waded / hiked upstream to the confluence of Pedelo Creek to, once and for all, clear a navigable path through the multiple tree obstructions that have been there for the last several years. Also did a little fishing on the return back to the car.Paddled / waded / hiked upstream to the confluence of Pedelo Creek to, once and for all, clear a navigable path through the multiple tree obstructions that have been there for the last several years. Also did a little fishing on the return back to the car. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 28
Height: 0.65<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 28<br />Height: 0.65 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
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 details2020-08-13 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 Low Good RBRB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Just paddled (and dragged) the kayak upstream 1 mile to a favorite fishing / swimming hole. Despite the low water level and CFS, this mile of stream is mostly easily paddle-able in this less-than-optimal condition. Caught several 5-6 in rock bass / goggle eye and observed MANY good sized small mouth.Just paddled (and dragged) the kayak upstream 1 mile to a favorite fishing / swimming hole. Despite the low water level and CFS, this mile of stream is mostly easily paddle-able in this less-than-optimal condition. Caught several 5-6 in rock bass / goggle eye and observed MANY good sized small mouth. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 46
Height: 0.80<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 46<br />Height: 0.80 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
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 details2020-07-05 MO James River Kerr Cox Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 Good None RB
SMBRB, SMB Bartlett, Joe
Bartlett, Renee
Dawson, Don
Dawson, Laura
Waldman, RachelBartlett, Joe; Bartlett, Renee; Dawson, Don; Dawson, Laura; Waldman, Rachel Holiday weekend float. We were on the water in the early am before 10. The river was remarkably quiet. The water was high enough Laura was able to use her inflatable kayak. The weather was beautiful. We were loaded and off the water by 1:30pm.Holiday weekend float. We were on the water in the early am before 10. The river was remarkably quiet. The water was high enough Laura was able to use her inflatable kayak. The weather was beautiful. We were loaded and off the water by 1:30pm. USGS Gauge Data:
Springfield (07050700)
Discharge: 223
Height: 5.22<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Springfield (07050700)<br />Discharge: 223<br />Height: 5.22 Source: BartlettSource: Bartlett
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 details2020-06-19 MO Eleven Point River Cane Bluff Greer Crossing Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 Good Great LMB
RB
SMBLMB, RB, SMB Fonner, Mike
Franke, JoeFonner, 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 details2020-06-05 MO Jacks Fork River Allen Branch (B) Alley Spring Total trip distance: 32.5 miles4.7 Good Poor RB
SMBRB, SMB Bartlett, Stephanie
Edmond, Brian
Van Someren, TomBartlett, Stephanie; Edmond, Brian; Van Someren, Tom We had more rain this morning but it wasn't the deluge we'd had before. We didn't get an early start since we only had a few miles to go. This day was marked by two significant snake sightings. The first was a erythristic common watersnake, which was neat enough. When I posted this on Facebook later, someone else posted the same colored snake from a different observer. It turns out it was the exact same snake, verified because it was basking on the exact same log. Less than a mile away, Stephanie and I were looking at some flowering shrubs halfway up a bluff. We paddled over to get a better look, not paying attention to the rocks below. Without realizing it, I had paddled Stephanie to within a foot of a basking cottonmouth. Had it been inclined, it could have tagged her hand, which was resting on the side of the canoe. Luckily, it was merely annoyed at our presence. The water flow was fine through this section but the river widened and flattened quite a bit as well. We agreed that the section below Bay Creek just wasn't as scenic and desirable as the upper sections of the river.We had more rain this morning but it wasn't the deluge we'd had before. We didn't get an early start since we only had a few miles to go. This day was marked by two significant snake sightings. The first was a erythristic common watersnake, which was neat enough. When I posted this on Facebook later, someone else posted the same colored snake from a different observer. It turns out it was the exact same snake, verified because it was basking on the exact same log. Less than a mile away, Stephanie and I were looking at some flowering shrubs halfway up a bluff. We paddled over to get a better look, not paying attention to the rocks below. Without realizing it, I had paddled Stephanie to within a foot of a basking cottonmouth. Had it been inclined, it could have tagged her hand, which was resting on the side of the canoe. Luckily, it was merely annoyed at our presence. The water flow was fine through this section but the river widened and flattened quite a bit as well. We agreed that the section below Bay Creek just wasn't as scenic and desirable as the upper sections of the river. USGS Gauge Data:
Alley Spring (07065495)
Discharge: 421
Height: 3.38<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Alley Spring (07065495)<br />Discharge: 421<br />Height: 3.38 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2020-06-05 MO Jacks Fork River Ebb and Flow Bay Creek Total trip distance: 11.0 miles11.0 Good Excellent BLG
RB
SMBBLG, RB, SMB Bray, Eli
Bray, MattBray, Eli; Bray, Matt No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Mountain View (07065200)
Discharge: 161
Height: 1.78<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Mountain View (07065200)<br />Discharge: 161<br />Height: 1.78 Source: BraySource: Bray
Click for details2020-06-04 MO Jacks Fork River Lost Hollow (B) Allen Branch (B) Total trip distance: 32.5 miles12.3 Good Poor RB
SMBRB, SMB Bartlett, Stephanie
Edmond, Brian
Van Someren, TomBartlett, Stephanie; Edmond, Brian; Van Someren, Tom This day started out with an early morning thunderstorm that finished raining around 0900 hours. We got a late and wet start but managed to push off the gravel bar by 1100 hours. The water flow was very good through this stretch at this level although there were still a few places where we dragged. We ran into Ron White's group at Chalk Bluff today and got further confirmation of a positive identification. We commented on their massive amount of gear and Ron stated that the circus had come to town. He didn't have a drink and cigar but he was headed to a cooler to get one. This day started out with an early morning thunderstorm that finished raining around 0900 hours. We got a late and wet start but managed to push off the gravel bar by 1100 hours. The water flow was very good through this stretch at this level although there were still a few places where we dragged. We ran into Ron White's group at Chalk Bluff today and got further confirmation of a positive identification. We commented on their massive amount of gear and Ron stated that the circus had come to town. He didn't have a drink and cigar but he was headed to a cooler to get one. USGS Gauge Data:
Alley Spring (07065495)
Discharge: 447
Height: 3.44<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Alley Spring (07065495)<br />Discharge: 447<br />Height: 3.44 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2020-06-03 MO Jacks Fork River VFW Campground (A) Lost Hollow (B) Total trip distance: 32.5 miles11.2 Good Poor RB
SMBRB, SMB Bartlett, Stephanie
Edmond, Brian
Van Someren, TomBartlett, Stephanie; Edmond, Brian; Van Someren, Tom The water level was somewhat better. On this stretch and the others, I jumped out several times to save our loaded canoe from certain danger. This is my favorite section of the river. The scenery is fantastic and the river is still small enough to feel like you're enclosed. A few miles before we hit Jam Up Cave, a thunderstorm blew up and rained hard. Tom got a great video of the beginning of this storm. We sought shelter and dried off somewhat in the cave itself. While there, we saw a large group camping on the gravel bar across from the cave. They had several tents and lots of gear. We're calling this the Ron White Expedition. Although there is evidence that Ron White was, in fact, performing this week and not floating and fishing on the Jacks Fork River, we think there was probably a double standing in for him during the shows so the real Ron White could get away. Tom asked if he knew Jeff Foxworthy and he said he did. Who are you going to believe? A published show schedule or a man's self-professed friendship with a famous comedian? The water level was somewhat better. On this stretch and the others, I jumped out several times to save our loaded canoe from certain danger. This is my favorite section of the river. The scenery is fantastic and the river is still small enough to feel like you're enclosed. A few miles before we hit Jam Up Cave, a thunderstorm blew up and rained hard. Tom got a great video of the beginning of this storm. We sought shelter and dried off somewhat in the cave itself. While there, we saw a large group camping on the gravel bar across from the cave. They had several tents and lots of gear. We're calling this the Ron White Expedition. Although there is evidence that Ron White was, in fact, performing this week and not floating and fishing on the Jacks Fork River, we think there was probably a double standing in for him during the shows so the real Ron White could get away. Tom asked if he knew Jeff Foxworthy and he said he did. Who are you going to believe? A published show schedule or a man's self-professed friendship with a famous comedian? USGS Gauge Data:
Mountain View (07065200)
Discharge: 163
Height: 1.79<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Mountain View (07065200)<br />Discharge: 163<br />Height: 1.79 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
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 details2020-05-21 MO Finley River US 160 US 160 Total trip distance: 1.5 miles1.5 High Good RB
SMBRB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Paddled upstream 3/4 of a mile against a pretty strong current to the long deep pool that's basically the same distance below Riverdale dam. Fished for two hours, finally catching eight smallmouth and goggle eye of various sizes around dusk. Each time I've fished this large pool there have been large gar routinely jumping out of the water and splashing about. Sometimes it gets annoying it's so frequent. Note: Getting kayaks and equipment in and out of this spot isn't very fun at all. The roar of traffic continually blowing by is very nerve-wracking and quite unsettling.Paddled upstream 3/4 of a mile against a pretty strong current to the long deep pool that's basically the same distance below Riverdale dam. Fished for two hours, finally catching eight smallmouth and goggle eye of various sizes around dusk. Each time I've fished this large pool there have been large gar routinely jumping out of the water and splashing about. Sometimes it gets annoying it's so frequent. Note: Getting kayaks and equipment in and out of this spot isn't very fun at all. The roar of traffic continually blowing by is very nerve-wracking and quite unsettling. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 894
Height: 3.06<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 894<br />Height: 3.06 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2020-05-02 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Good Poor RB
SMBRB, SMB Bartlett, Renee
Jones, Marianne
Van Someren, Andrea
Van Someren, TomBartlett, Renee; Jones, Marianne; Van Someren, Andrea; Van Someren, Tom An absolutely perfect day, with excellent water flow and stream clarity the whole way. Got in at 11:40 and took out at 18:30, stopping for two lazy lunches on shady gravel bars. The nasty snarl just below Jackson Spring needs more work done on it, due to a large tree completely crossing the river obstructing the navigable path. The Pedelo Creek snarl area has another minor tree obstruction that a chainsaw would make quick work of. Note: Ed Underwood, the property owner at the Reed Road take-out spot, has gated his entrance to the river. He hasn't begun locking the gate yet, only utilizing a loose chain looped into a slot on the movable gate. Speaking with another person who also parked on the property, he said Ed put the gate up since the Linden property owners had closed that access to the public. He said Ed would continue allowing access to the river so long as it didn't get crazy or out of hand. I think it's only a matter of time, though, before idiots will ruin Reed Road as a usable access to the Finley.An absolutely perfect day, with excellent water flow and stream clarity the whole way. Got in at 11:40 and took out at 18:30, stopping for two lazy lunches on shady gravel bars. The nasty snarl just below Jackson Spring needs more work done on it, due to a large tree completely crossing the river obstructing the navigable path. The Pedelo Creek snarl area has another minor tree obstruction that a chainsaw would make quick work of. Note: Ed Underwood, the property owner at the Reed Road take-out spot, has gated his entrance to the river. He hasn't begun locking the gate yet, only utilizing a loose chain looped into a slot on the movable gate. Speaking with another person who also parked on the property, he said Ed put the gate up since the Linden property owners had closed that access to the public. He said Ed would continue allowing access to the river so long as it didn't get crazy or out of hand. I think it's only a matter of time, though, before idiots will ruin Reed Road as a usable access to the Finley. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 573
Height: 2.46<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 573<br />Height: 2.46 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2019-07-27 MO James River Shelvin Rock Hootentown Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 Good Poor BLG
RB
SMBBLG, RB, SMB Bartlett, Isaak
Bartlett, Joe
Bartlett, Renee
Chalumba, Claude
Dean, Dizzy
Garrison, Roxanne
Jones, Marianne
Van Someren, Andrea
Van Someren, TomBartlett, Isaak; Bartlett, Joe; Bartlett, Renee; Chalumba, Claude; Dean, Dizzy; Garrison, Roxanne; Jones, Marianne; Van Someren, Andrea; Van Someren, Tom Not thinking through the full potential for a HUGE schmuck-a-rama to happen on the DoJ this Saturday, we arrived at Shelvin Rock to find the river access PACKED with fellow paddlers, cars, and trailers. At almost no point during the day could one not see at least a dozen kayaks either up or down stream from us. Regardless, it was a wonderful day to be outside on the river (even the DoJ) and everyone had a great time.Not thinking through the full potential for a HUGE schmuck-a-rama to happen on the DoJ this Saturday, we arrived at Shelvin Rock to find the river access PACKED with fellow paddlers, cars, and trailers. At almost no point during the day could one not see at least a dozen kayaks either up or down stream from us. Regardless, it was a wonderful day to be outside on the river (even the DoJ) and everyone had a great time. USGS Gauge Data:
Galena (07052500)
Discharge: 370
Height: 4.20<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Galena (07052500)<br />Discharge: 370<br />Height: 4.20 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2019-07-17 MO Eleven Point River Cane Bluff Greer Crossing Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 Good Fair GSF
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SMBGSF, LSF, RB, RSF, SMB Feistner, John
Feistner, Sharon
Schroeppel, Bob
Schroeppel, KerryFeistner, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bardley (07071500)<br />Discharge: 1090<br />Height: 3.98 Source: FeistnerSource: Feistner
Click for details2019-06-30 MO Finley River Reed Road Lindenlure Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 Good Good BLG
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SMBBLG, GSF, LSF, RB, SMB Van Someren, Andrea
Van Someren, TomVan 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 343<br />Height: 1.90 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2019-06-22 MO Flat Creek Rt EE Flat Creek Road Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 Good Good RB
SMBRB, SMB Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Van Someren, TomEdmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Van Someren, Tom The water level for this stretch was perfect. The water was nearly crystal clear but it flowed continuously from the time we put in. In fact, we had trouble finding a gravel bar where we could swim comfortably. Julian paddled his own kayak for this entire stretch. A couple of areas were a little sketchy for him since he was new but there were no problems.The water level for this stretch was perfect. The water was nearly crystal clear but it flowed continuously from the time we put in. In fact, we had trouble finding a gravel bar where we could swim comfortably. Julian paddled his own kayak for this entire stretch. A couple of areas were a little sketchy for him since he was new but there were no problems. USGS Gauge Data:
Jenkins (07052820)
Discharge: 449
Height: 4.68<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 449<br />Height: 4.68 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2019-06-21 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Good Good BLG
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SMBBLG, GSF, RB, SMB Bartlett, Renee
Van Someren, TomBartlett, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 415<br />Height: 2.22 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2019-05-27 MO Gasconade River Buzzard Bluff Wilbur Allen Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 Good Great GSF
RB
SMBGSF, RB, SMB Bartlett, Joe
Bartlett, Renee
Edmond, Brian
Larsen, Lisa
Travers, Gina
Van Someren, Andrea
Van Someren, TomBartlett, 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.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 USGS Gauge Data:
Hazelgreen (06928000)
Discharge: 2840
Height: 5.44<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Hazelgreen (06928000)<br />Discharge: 2840<br />Height: 5.44 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2019-05-25 MO Beaver Creek Jackson Mill CR 437 Total trip distance: 9.2 miles9.2 Good Great GSF
RB
SMBGSF, RB, SMB Bartlett, Joe
Bartlett, Renee
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Grindstaff, Brian
Grindstaff, Nathaniel
Hayes, Katie
Larsen, Lisa
Travers, Gina
Tuter, Kristin
Van Someren, TomBartlett, 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).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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bradleyville (07054080)<br />Discharge: 629<br />Height: 4.43 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2019-05-17 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Good Great GSF
RB
SMBGSF, RB, SMB Bartlett, Renee
Edmond, Brian
Van Someren, TomBartlett, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 465<br />Height: 2.32 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2018-09-03 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Poor Great BLG
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SMBBLG, GSF, LMB, LSF, RB, SMB Hooper, Joe
Van Someren, TomHooper, 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 details2018-08-17 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 Poor Great GSF
LSF
RB
SMBGSF, LSF, RB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 102<br />Height: 1.12 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2018-08-12 MO James River Kerr Cox Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 Good None RBRB Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Van Someren, Andrea
Van Someren, TomEdmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Van Someren, Andrea; Van Someren, Tom A 2-3" rain in S Spgfld loaded up Wilson's Creek enough to send a wave of water down the James. We caught the very tail end of it on this trip. The water was not fast but we managed to do the trip without dragging. The water was comfortable for swimming. There were a lot of boats on the water, primarily from rentals along the river.A 2-3 USGS Gauge Data:
Galena (07052500)
Discharge: 244
Height: 4.28<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Galena (07052500)<br />Discharge: 244<br />Height: 4.28 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2018-06-29 MO Finley River Braden Road Braden Road Total trip distance: 2.6 miles2.6 Good Fair LSF
RB
SMBLSF, RB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Put in late in the afternoon around 15:30 and took out right before dark, 20:30. Found a spot to park the car well off the road that wasn't marked Private Property / No Trespassing and paddled upstream 1.28 miles. This section of the river isn't as favorable to paddle upstream as it has WAAAAY too many extended gravely bars the kayak has to be pulled through (so it's more like a hike with your boat). The fish weren't biting at all until right before dusk when I caught three very nice size smallies and a goggle eye.Put in late in the afternoon around 15:30 and took out right before dark, 20:30. Found a spot to park the car well off the road that wasn't marked Private Property / No Trespassing and paddled upstream 1.28 miles. This section of the river isn't as favorable to paddle upstream as it has WAAAAY too many extended gravely bars the kayak has to be pulled through (so it's more like a hike with your boat). The fish weren't biting at all until right before dusk when I caught three very nice size smallies and a goggle eye. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 55
Height: 0.86<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 55<br />Height: 0.86 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
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SMBBLG, 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 details2018-05-29 MO Finley River Braden Road Braden Road Total trip distance: 2.6 miles2.6 Good Fair LSF
RB
SMBLSF, RB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Put in late in the afternoon around 15:30 and took out right before dark, 20:30. Found a spot to park the car well off the road that wasn't marked Private Property / No Trespassing and paddled upstream 1.28 miles. This section of the river isn't as favorable to paddle upstream as it has WAAAAY too many extended gravelly bars the kayak has to be pulled through (so it's more like a hike with your boat). The fish weren't biting at all until right before dusk when I caught three very nice size smallies and a goggle eye.Put in late in the afternoon around 15:30 and took out right before dark, 20:30. Found a spot to park the car well off the road that wasn't marked Private Property / No Trespassing and paddled upstream 1.28 miles. This section of the river isn't as favorable to paddle upstream as it has WAAAAY too many extended gravelly bars the kayak has to be pulled through (so it's more like a hike with your boat). The fish weren't biting at all until right before dusk when I caught three very nice size smallies and a goggle eye. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 260
Height: 1.71<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 260<br />Height: 1.71 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
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SMBBLG, 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, TomAcharya, 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 details2018-05-24 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Johns Ford Road Total trip distance: 2.5 miles2.5 Good Poor RBRB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Put in again at 16:30, paddled upstream to Braden Road (with only half a kayak paddle, since I stupidly took the two male halves) and lazily fished the deeper slow pools while drifting down stream. There are a couple spots in this stretch that would benefit from a small chain saw being brought along on the next trip. The water level was good for this sort of up-stream trip: not overly swift, but high enough to make the downstream trip easy without dragging.Put in again at 16:30, paddled upstream to Braden Road (with only half a kayak paddle, since I stupidly took the two male halves) and lazily fished the deeper slow pools while drifting down stream. There are a couple spots in this stretch that would benefit from a small chain saw being brought along on the next trip. The water level was good for this sort of up-stream trip: not overly swift, but high enough to make the downstream trip easy without dragging. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 194
Height: 1.58<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 194<br />Height: 1.58 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2018-05-21 MO Finley River Seneca Road Seneca Road Total trip distance: 2.4 miles2.4 Good Poor LSF
RBLSF, RB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Put in (16:30) and took out (20:00) at Seneca Road. Paddled upstream for 1.17 miles (fishing the slower pools) until the strong current took its toll on my arms and just I just didn't want to exert myself anymore. Beautiful late afternoon day to get on the river.Put in (16:30) and took out (20:00) at Seneca Road. Paddled upstream for 1.17 miles (fishing the slower pools) until the strong current took its toll on my arms and just I just didn't want to exert myself anymore. Beautiful late afternoon day to get on the river. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 394
Height: 2.09<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 394<br />Height: 2.09 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2018-05-18 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Good Fair BLG
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SMBBLG, 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 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Low Great GSF
RB
SMBGSF, RB, SMB Acharya, Sree
Arnold, Al
Casey, Libra
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Fillmer, Lawrence
Hong, Kenny
Larsen, Chris
Van Someren, TomAcharya, 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.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 237<br />Height: 1.71 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2018-05-10 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 Good Poor BLG
RBBLG, RB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Paddled one mile upstream from Reed Road and fished the couple deeper holes where the water wasn't flowing too quickly. The current was actually fairly aggressive to paddle upstream, especially so over the shallower gravely areas. I had to get out and pull the kayak upstream through the swifter water.Paddled one mile upstream from Reed Road and fished the couple deeper holes where the water wasn't flowing too quickly. The current was actually fairly aggressive to paddle upstream, especially so over the shallower gravely areas. I had to get out and pull the kayak upstream through the swifter water. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 322
Height: 1.93<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 322<br />Height: 1.93 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2017-10-01 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 1.0 miles1.0 Poor Poor BLG
RBBLG, RB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Just paddled upstream a half mile, ate some lunch, and fished the slow pools. Mostly to just enjoy the sunny 82 degree October 1st Sunday afternoon.Just paddled upstream a half mile, ate some lunch, and fished the slow pools. Mostly to just enjoy the sunny 82 degree October 1st Sunday afternoon. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 30
Height: 0.68<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 30<br />Height: 0.68 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2017-08-12 MO Eleven Point River Long Hollow Turner's Mill Total trip distance: 8.1 miles8.1 Good Great BLG
RB
RT
SMBBLG, RB, RT, SMB Edmond, Brian
Tune, Jeff
Tune, Stacey
Van Someren, TomEdmond, Brian; Tune, Jeff; Tune, Stacey; Van Someren, Tom This was an excellent and casual float. The section above Greer Spring was a little low and we dragged or bumped through most of the riffles (a few had enough to carry us without bumping the bottom). After the spring, the river was swifter and high enough to carry us easily through the remainder of the trip. Nobody else was on the river above MO 19, and only a few people were encountered after that point. We started around 0930 hours and finished at 1640 hours.This was an excellent and casual float. The section above Greer Spring was a little low and we dragged or bumped through most of the riffles (a few had enough to carry us without bumping the bottom). After the spring, the river was swifter and high enough to carry us easily through the remainder of the trip. Nobody else was on the river above MO 19, and only a few people were encountered after that point. We started around 0930 hours and finished at 1640 hours. USGS Gauge Data:
Bardley (07071500)
Discharge: 781
Height: 3.76<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bardley (07071500)<br />Discharge: 781<br />Height: 3.76 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2017-07-11 MO Eleven Point River Greer Spring (B) Turner's Mill Total trip distance: 5.5 miles4.5 Good Good RB
RT
SMBRB, RT, SMB Larsen, Chris
Norris, John
Zumwalt, DirkLarsen, Chris; Norris, John; Zumwalt, Dirk Fishing was almost "Great" by the definition above! Fun float with a few technical corners. Some debris from recent flooding - larger trees/limbs below surface, easy to avoid but be aware. Fantastic float and will definitely be doing this again!!!Fishing was almost USGS Gauge Data:
Bardley (07071500)
Discharge: 988
Height: 4.06<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bardley (07071500)<br />Discharge: 988<br />Height: 4.06 Source: LarsenSource: Larsen
Click for details2017-07-10 MO Eleven Point River Greer Spring Greer Spring (B) Total trip distance: 5.5 miles1.0 Good Poor RB
RT
SMBRB, RT, SMB Larsen, Chris
Norris, John
Zumwalt, DirkLarsen, Chris; Norris, John; Zumwalt, Dirk Lots of debris from recent flooding - not as much debris as the Jacks Fork or Current.Lots of debris from recent flooding - not as much debris as the Jacks Fork or Current. USGS Gauge Data:
Bardley (07071500)
Discharge: 1010
Height: 4.09<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bardley (07071500)<br />Discharge: 1010<br />Height: 4.09 Source: LarsenSource: Larsen
Click for details2017-07-09 MO Current River Two Rivers Blair Creek (A) Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 High Poor RBRB Larsen, Chris
Norris, John
Zumwalt, DirkLarsen, Chris; Norris, John; Zumwalt, Dirk Lot of debris from recent flooding - wear shoes at all times to be safe. If kayaking/canoeing - be aware that the jet boats are everywhere and it can be dangerouse for newer paddlers.Lot of debris from recent flooding - wear shoes at all times to be safe. If kayaking/canoeing - be aware that the jet boats are everywhere and it can be dangerouse for newer paddlers. USGS Gauge Data:
Powder Mill (07066510)
Discharge: 0
Height: 3.20<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Powder Mill (07066510)<br />Discharge: 0<br />Height: 3.20 Source: LarsenSource: Larsen
Click for details2017-06-24 MO Flat Creek Rt EE Flat Creek Road Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 Good Fair BLG
RB
SMBBLG, RB, SMB Acharya, Holly
Acharya, Sreekanth
Arnold, Al
Arnold, Sharmane
Davis, Reva
Eth, Joe
Cline, Bradley
Cline, Jacob
Cline, Jamie
Van Someren, TomAcharya, Holly; Acharya, Sreekanth; Arnold, Al; Arnold, Sharmane; Davis, Reva; Eth, Joe; Cline, Bradley; Cline, Jacob; Cline, Jamie; Van Someren, Tom Weather was perfect, water level was excellent. Only a couple of downed trees were blocking the river where newbies felt the need to portage around them. Got on the river at 10:45 and exited around 16:30.Weather was perfect, water level was excellent. Only a couple of downed trees were blocking the river where newbies felt the need to portage around them. Got on the river at 10:45 and exited around 16:30. USGS Gauge Data:
Jenkins (07052820)
Discharge: 269
Height: 4.63<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Jenkins (07052820)<br />Discharge: 269<br />Height: 4.63 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2017-06-04 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 Low Fair LSF
RBLSF, RB Van Someren, Cynthia
Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Cynthia; Van Someren, Tom We just paddled 1 mile upstream from Reed Road and had a nice afternoon picnic in the shade of a private gravel bar, then returned back the car. The water level was low, but still mostly kayakable, except over the partially exposed gravely areas.We just paddled 1 mile upstream from Reed Road and had a nice afternoon picnic in the shade of a private gravel bar, then returned back the car. The water level was low, but still mostly kayakable, except over the partially exposed gravely areas. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 246
Height: 1.71<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 246<br />Height: 1.71 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2017-06-02 MO Finley River Johns Ford Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 Good Fair BLG
RB
SMBBLG, RB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Originally this trip began with the purpose of me clearing away some downed trees. But stupidly leaving the chainsaws at home it simply became a fishing trip. The water level was PERFECT for a lazy day of casting the entire way. And the weather was GLORIOUS, too, with clear blue skies and an 83 degree temperature and no wind. There are still large tree obstructions that need clearing along this 6-mile stretch. Two new large trees have fallen together at these coordinates (Originally this trip began with the purpose of me clearing away some downed trees. But stupidly leaving the chainsaws at home it simply became a fishing trip. The water level was PERFECT for a lazy day of casting the entire way. And the weather was GLORIOUS, too, with clear blue skies and an 83 degree temperature and no wind. There are still large tree obstructions that need clearing along this 6-mile stretch. Two new large trees have fallen together at these coordinates ( USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 305
Height: 1.88<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 305<br />Height: 1.88 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2017-04-19 MO Finley River Larose Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 9.9 miles9.9 Good Fair RB
SMBRB, SMB Edmond, Brian
Van Someren, TomEdmond, Brian; Van Someren, Tom We took this day to clean up some log jams. The first two, within a mile of our starting point, took up the majority of our clean up time. These weren't completely cleared but hopefully enough that a flood will clear things out. We also cleared several other smaller blockages along the way.We took this day to clean up some log jams. The first two, within a mile of our starting point, took up the majority of our clean up time. These weren't completely cleared but hopefully enough that a flood will clear things out. We also cleared several other smaller blockages along the way. USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 659
Height: 2.68<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 659<br />Height: 2.68 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
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
SMBLMB, 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
SMBLMB, 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 details2016-10-02 MO James River Hootentown McCall Bridge Road Total trip distance: 6.4 miles6.4 Good Good LSF
RB
SMBLSF, RB, SMB Dudenhoeffer, Todd
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Van Someren, Tom
Williams, SarahDudenhoeffer, Todd; Edmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Van Someren, Tom; Williams, Sarah This was near the low end of what would be considered a good float. A few of the riffles were too low and some places ended up being traps for the boats because of the low water.This was near the low end of what would be considered a good float. A few of the riffles were too low and some places ended up being traps for the boats because of the low water. USGS Gauge Data:
Boaz (07052250)
Discharge: 83
Height: 2.38<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 83<br />Height: 2.38 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2016-09-24 MO Shoal Creek Cherry Corner Cherry Corner Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0 Good Fair BLG
LMB
RBBLG, 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 details2016-09-18 MO Finley River Reed Road Reed Road Total trip distance: 4.2 miles4.2 Low Fair BLG
RB
SMBBLG, RB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Put in and took out at Reed Road. Paddled upstream for 2+ miles until a YUUUUUUGE tree snarl was encountered (coordinates of the blockage: 37.042665, -93.072104).Put in and took out at Reed Road. Paddled upstream for 2+ miles until a YUUUUUUGE tree snarl was encountered (coordinates of the blockage: 37.042665, -93.072104). USGS Gauge Data:
Riverdale (07052345)
Discharge: 144
Height: 1.24<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Riverdale (07052345)<br />Discharge: 144<br />Height: 1.24 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2016-09-04 MO Big Piney River Hazelton Spring (A) Six Crossings (B) Total trip distance: 28.4 miles14.9 Good Fair RB
SMBRB, SMB Van Someren, TomVan Someren, Tom Camped out Sunday on a small sand bar at mile 51 (37.643281, -92.060840).Camped out Sunday on a small sand bar at mile 51 (37.643281, -92.060840). USGS Gauge Data:
Big Piney (06930000)
Discharge: 192
Height: 2.83<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Big Piney (06930000)<br />Discharge: 192<br />Height: 2.83 Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2016-09-03 MO Big Piney River Boiling Springs Mason Bridge Total trip distance: 28.4 miles6.0 Good Poor RBRB Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Ligon, Adalia
Ligon, Day
Ligon, Elseya
Van Someren, Tom
Williamson, Amelia
Williamson, CharlieEdmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Ligon, Adalia; Ligon, Day; Ligon, Elseya; Van Someren, Tom; Williamson, Amelia; Williamson, Charlie The water level was good through most areas. There were a few tricky sections, including one where we pulled the canoes through manually. There were several very long, still pools in this section (and further downstream as well).The water level was good through most areas. There were a few tricky sections, including one where we pulled the canoes through manually. There were several very long, still pools in this section (and further downstream as well). USGS Gauge Data:
Big Piney (06930000)
Discharge: 197
Height: 2.85<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Big Piney (06930000)<br />Discharge: 197<br />Height: 2.85 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2016-07-16 MO Beaver Creek Brownbranch Bradleyville Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 Good Excellent LSF
GSF
LMB
SMB
RBLSF, GSF, LMB, SMB, RB Amburn, Andrea
Amburn, Matt
Dudenhoeffer, Todd
Edmond, Brian
Eth, Joe
Van Someren, TomAmburn, 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 details2016-02-19 MO Niangua River Bennett Spring Barclay Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 Good Poor RBRB Arnold, Al
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Van Someren, TomArnold, Al; Edmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Van Someren, Tom The winds were high this day, making paddling difficult in places. Although the spring keeps this river floatable, the water level was noticeably low in several places.The winds were high this day, making paddling difficult in places. Although the spring keeps this river floatable, the water level was noticeably low in several places. USGS Gauge Data:
Windyville (06923250)
Discharge: 97
Height: 1.86<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Windyville (06923250)<br />Discharge: 97<br />Height: 1.86 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2015-09-13 MO Big Piney River Mason Bridge Slabtown Total trip distance: 15.0 miles9.0 Good Good KSB
LSF
RB
SMBKSB, LSF, RB, SMB Fillmore, Allie
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Jenny
Fillmore, KeithFillmore, Allie; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Jenny; Fillmore, Keith No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Big Piney (06930000)
Discharge: 217
Height: 2.77<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Big Piney (06930000)<br />Discharge: 217<br />Height: 2.77 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2015-09-12 MO Big Piney River Boiling Springs Mason Bridge Total trip distance: 15.0 miles6.0 Good Good KSB
LSF
RB
SMBKSB, LSF, RB, SMB Fillmore, Brian
Ligon, DayFillmore, Brian; Ligon, Day No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Big Piney (06930000)
Discharge: 225
Height: 2.80<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Big Piney (06930000)<br />Discharge: 225<br />Height: 2.80 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
SMBLMB, LSF, RB, SMB Bramow, Maxi
Casey, Libra
Dickens, Kristen
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Eth, Joe
Lowery, Marc
Moler, Leta
Van Someren, TomBramow, 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 details2015-04-21 MO Beaver Creek Brownbranch Bradleyville Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 Good Good SMB
RBSMB, RB Coroleuski, Linda
Edmond, Brian
Ligon, Day
McKnight, DonCoroleuski, Linda; Edmond, Brian; Ligon, Day; McKnight, Don The river level was nearly perfect although there were a few places where the water level was a bit low. I wouldn't want to float this river any lower than this, except as a good fishing trip.The river level was nearly perfect although there were a few places where the water level was a bit low. I wouldn't want to float this river any lower than this, except as a good fishing trip. USGS Gauge Data:
Bradleyville (07054080)
Discharge: 210
Height: 2.63<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bradleyville (07054080)<br />Discharge: 210<br />Height: 2.63 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
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
RBLMB, KSB, SMB, RB Fillmore, Brian
Ligon, DayFillmore, 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 details2014-10-09 AR Buffalo River Ingram Creek (B) Rush Total trip distance: 9.0 miles4.5 Good Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSFSMB, RB, LSF, GSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 96
Height: 2.53<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 96<br />Height: 2.53 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-10-08 AR Buffalo River Dillard's Ferry Ingram Creek (B) Total trip distance: 9.0 miles4.5 Good Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSFSMB, RB, LSF, GSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Harriet (07056700)
Discharge: 96
Height: 2.53<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Harriet (07056700)<br />Discharge: 96<br />Height: 2.53 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2014-07-15 MO Niangua River Bennett Spring Barclay Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 Good Fair RBRB Bowe, Michelle
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Frese, Garrison
Frese, Heather
Frese, Justus
Frese, PaulBowe, Michelle; Edmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Frese, Garrison; Frese, Heather; Frese, Justus; Frese, Paul The day started with several groups on the river but they quickly outpaced us leaving us mostly alone, particularly after NRO. One gentleman at an access point just upstream from our takeout was particularly entertaining with storytelling and an accent that was typical for the area.The day started with several groups on the river but they quickly outpaced us leaving us mostly alone, particularly after NRO. One gentleman at an access point just upstream from our takeout was particularly entertaining with storytelling and an accent that was typical for the area. USGS Gauge Data:
Windyville (06923250)
Discharge: 43
Height: 1.53<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Windyville (06923250)<br />Discharge: 43<br />Height: 1.53 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
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
GSFRB, SMB, LMB, LSF, GSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, 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 details2014-05-04 MO Bryant Creek Bell School MO 95 (B) Total trip distance: 9.6 miles5.0 Good Fair RB
SMB
LSF
GSFRB, SMB, LSF, GSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore RebeccaFillmore, 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: 341
Height: 3.85<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Tecumseh (07058000)<br />Discharge: 341<br />Height: 3.85 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-10-15 AR Kings River Stoney Point (A) Romp Hole Total trip distance: 38.1 miles5.1 Good Good SMB
KSB
RB
BLG
LSFSMB, KSB, RB,BLG, LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Berryville (07050500)
Discharge: 67
Height: 2.85<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Berryville (07050500)<br />Discharge: 67<br />Height: 2.85 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-10-14 AR Kings River Grandveiw Bridge Stoney Point (A) Total trip distance: 38.1 miles9.1 Good Great SMB
KSB
RB
BLG
LSFSMB, KSB, RB,BLG, LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Berryville (07050500)
Discharge: 69
Height: 2.86<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Berryville (07050500)<br />Discharge: 69<br />Height: 2.86 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-10-13 AR Kings River US 62 Grandview Bridge Total trip distance: 38.1 miles10.0 Good Good SMB
KSB
RB
LSFSMB, KSB, RB,LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Berryville (07050500)
Discharge: 84
Height: 2.95<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Berryville (07050500)<br />Discharge: 84<br />Height: 2.95 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-10-12 AR Kings River Trigger Gap US 62 (B) Total trip distance: 38.1 miles6.2 Good Fair SMB
KSB
RB
LSFSMB, KSB, RB,LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Ligon, Day
Thompson, DeniseFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Ligon, Day; Thompson, Denise No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Berryville (07050500)
Discharge: 104
Height: 3.05<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Berryville (07050500)<br />Discharge: 104<br />Height: 3.05 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-10-11 AR Kings River Rockhouse Trigger Gap Total trip distance: 38.1 miles7.7 Good Fair SMB
RB
LSFSMB, RB, LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Ligon, DayFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Ligon, Day No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Berryville (07050500)
Discharge: 111
Height: 3.08<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Berryville (07050500)<br />Discharge: 111<br />Height: 3.08 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-05-13 AR Buffalo River Erbie (A) Pruitt Total trip distance: 23.8 miles5.8 Good Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSFSMB, RB, LSF, GSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 143
Height: 2.33<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 143<br />Height: 2.33 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-05-12 AR Buffalo River Kyles (B) Erbie (A) Total trip distance: 23.8 miles9.0 Good Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSFSMB, RB, LSF, GSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 164
Height: 2.41<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 164<br />Height: 2.41 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-05-11 AR Buffalo River Ponca Kyles (B) Total trip distance: 23.8 miles9.0 Good Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSFSMB, RB, LSF, GSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 195
Height: 2.52<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 195<br />Height: 2.52 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2012-10-09 MO Current River Welch Spring (B) Akers (B) Total trip distance: 26.2 miles5.0 Good Poor RBTRBT Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Akers (07064533)
Discharge: 161
Height: 0.96<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 161<br />Height: 0.96 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2012-10-08 MO Current River Cedargrove Welch Spring (B) Total trip distance: 26.2 miles5.0 Good Poor SMB
RBTSMB, RBT Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Akers (07064533)
Discharge: 157
Height: 0.96<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Akers (07064533)<br />Discharge: 157<br />Height: 0.96 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2012-06-23 MO James River Shelvin Rock Hootentown Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 Low Fair SMB
RB
BC
LSFSMB, RB, BC, LSF Cooper, Matt
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
White, AaronCooper, Matt; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; White, Aaron No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Boaz (07052250)
Discharge: 73
Height: 2.20<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Boaz (07052250)<br />Discharge: 73<br />Height: 2.20 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2012-05-26 MO Jacks Fork River Blue Spring Rymer Total trip distance: 6.6 miles6.6 Low Great SMB
RB
LSF
BLG
GSFSMB, RB, LSF, BLG, GSF Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Tina
Wann, Denny
Wann, MomFillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Tina; Wann, Denny; Wann, Mom No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Mountain View (07065200)
Discharge: 27
Height: 1.28<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Mountain View (07065200)<br />Discharge: 27<br />Height: 1.28 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2012-05-25 MO Eleven Point River Spring Creek (B) Greer Crossing Total trip distance: 7.4 miles3.7 Good Great SMB
RB
LSF
GSF
BLGSMB, RB, LSF, GSF, BLG Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Bardley (07071500)
Discharge: 549
Height: 3.29<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bardley (07071500)<br />Discharge: 549<br />Height: 3.29 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2012-05-24 MO Eleven Point River Cane Bluff Spring Creek (B) Total trip distance: 7.4 miles3.7 Good Great SMB
RB
LSF
GSF
BLGSMB, RB, LSF, GSF, BLG Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Bardley (07071500)
Discharge: 553
Height: 3.30<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bardley (07071500)<br />Discharge: 553<br />Height: 3.30 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-10-13 AR Buffalo River Little Rocky Creek Maumee South Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 Low Great SMB
RB
LSFSMB, RB, LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 47
Height: 3.49<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 47<br />Height: 3.49 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-10-12 AR Buffalo River Red Bluff Little Rocky Creek Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 Low Great SMB
RB
LSFSMB, RB, LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 47
Height: 3.49<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 47<br />Height: 3.49 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-10-11 AR Buffalo River Gilbert Red Bluff Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 Low Good SMB
RB
LSFSMB, RB, LSF Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 44
Height: 3.47<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 44<br />Height: 3.47 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-09-05 MO Indian Creek Anderson Lanagan Total trip distance: 3.8 miles3.8 Good Fair SMB
RB
LSFSMB, RB, LSF East, Mitch
Fillmore, Brian
Leonard, Phil
Ligon, Day
Thompson, Denise
Tucker, CharlieEast, Mitch; Fillmore, Brian; Leonard, Phil; Ligon, Day; Thompson, Denise; Tucker, Charlie No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Lanagan (07188885)
Discharge: 43
Height: 1.22<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Lanagan (07188885)<br />Discharge: 43<br />Height: 1.22 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-07-03 MO Gasconade River Hazelgreen MO 133 Total trip distance: 14.5 miles9.2 Good Fair SMB
RB
GSF
LSF
BLGSMB, RB, GSF, LSF, BLG Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Tina
Wann, Denny
Wann, MomFillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Tina; Wann, Denny; Wann, Mom No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Hazelgreen (06928000)
Discharge: 282
Height: 1.72<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Hazelgreen (06928000)<br />Discharge: 282<br />Height: 1.72 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-07-02 MO Osage Fork Hull Ford Gasconade River Total trip distance: 14.5 miles4.5 Good Great SMB
RB
GSF
LSF
BLGSMB, RB, GSF, LSF, BLG Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> No USGS gauge for this river and date<i>No USGS gauge for this river and date</i> Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-07-02 MO Gasconade River Osage Fork Hazelgreen Total trip distance: 14.5 miles0.8 Good Great SMB
RB
GSF
LSF
BLGSMB, RB, GSF, LSF, BLG Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Hazelgreen (06928000)
Discharge: 296
Height: 1.77<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Hazelgreen (06928000)<br />Discharge: 296<br />Height: 1.77 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2010-10-10 AR Buffalo River Mount Hersey Woolum Total trip distance: 15.3 miles8.5 Low Great SMB
RB
LSF
BLGSMB, RB, LSF, BLG Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Ligon, Day
Ligon, Elicia
Ligon, ElseyaFillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Ligon, Day; Ligon, Elicia; Ligon, Elseya No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 55
Height: 3.78<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 55<br />Height: 3.78 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2010-10-09 AR Buffalo River Carver Mount Hersey Total trip distance: 15.3 miles6.8 Low Great SMB
RB
LSF
BLGSMB, RB, LSF, BLG Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, RebeccaFillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 57
Height: 3.79<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 57<br />Height: 3.79 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2010-08-14 MO Gasconade River Gasconade Hills Resort Hazelgreen Total trip distance: 4.3 miles4.3 Good Good SMB
RB
GSF
LSF
BLGSMB, RB, GSF, LSF, BLG Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Tina
Wann, Denny
Wann, MomFillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Tina; Wann, Denny; Wann, Mom No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Hazelgreen (06928000)
Discharge: 143
Height: 1.23<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Hazelgreen (06928000)<br />Discharge: 143<br />Height: 1.23 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2009-08-19 MO Beaver Creek Brownbranch Bradleyville Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9 Low Excellent SMB
RB
LSF
BLGSMB, RB, LSF, BLG Fillmore, Brian
Ligon, DayFillmore, Brian; Ligon, Day No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Bradleyville (07054080)
Discharge: 77
Height: 1.81<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Bradleyville (07054080)<br />Discharge: 77<br />Height: 1.81 Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore

A total of 102 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Rock Bass / Goggle Eye

Miles598.8
Trips81
Rivers19
Countries1
States2
People97
Dates100
Years15
Months9
Rows102
Sources9

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Classic Trip List

The classic River Trips application is still available for use. It is updated with the new system using a data retrofit. It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.