Submit a New Trip| Date | State | River | Start | End | Distance | Condition | Fishing | Details | |
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 | 2026-08-23 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | None Bergfeld, MattCopeland, Bryan Lineberry, Clint Lineberry, Jake Lineberry, Jessica Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Bre Van Someren, Finley Van Someren, Luke Van Someren, Tom  My grandson Finley's first float trip. Excellent weather conditions and decent water level to introduce a 4-year old little monkey to river fun with his family. Got in just before 10:30, multiple swim breaks, with a picnic lunch (along with about 200-300 other fellow kayakers), and finished the day just before 16:00. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 190 Height: 4.00  Source: Van Someren |
| 2025-09-19 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | None Blaisdell, Beth Carpenter, Allie Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a float organized specifically for Allie, Andrea's cousin, visiting from Virginia. Very few people were out today. We saw three other groups the entire time we were out and pretty much had the entire length of the river to ourselves. The water here was about as low and slow as we've ever experienced on this stretch but we had the whole day and spent a lot of time just lounging. Lunch was fresh fruit, cucumbers, rivercado, deer sausage, cheddar cheese, chips, and crackers. The day was partly sunny and the temperature was high enough that we sought shade at times. The clouds were perfectly puffy and white and we even got a few sprinkles towards the end of the day. Fossiliferous was the word of the day. We got on the river at about 1100 hours and finished about 1730 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 143 Height: 4.15 Source: Edmond |
| 2025-07-30 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | None | Blaisdell, Beth Copeland, Bryan Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This is the standard "go-to" section of the James that is floatable year-round. Bryan and Andrea had the day off and wanted to spend the day floating. Beth and I joined them and Tom for the day. There were several groups out but it was not crowded at all. We spent a very leisurely day paddling this short and slow run. The water level was good with no portage necessary unless you weren't paying attention to the channel. Lunch was a potluck of lots of snacks. We stopped to swim at least four times. The water temperature was perfect for a refreshing but not cold swim and we spent a lot of time just sitting in the water. The temperature was very hot and mostly sunny but we did hear some thunder in the late afternoon and it clouded up a few times. We hit some rainy roads on the way back home. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 334 Height: 4.65 Source: Edmond |
| 2024-08-16 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Low | None | None Abney, Dawn Carpenter, David Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a hastily thrown together float for Andrea's out-of-town cousins. With no significant rain happening in the previous weeks, our only option was the lower DoJ. We got on the river late (1330 hours) and I was surprised that we didn't see all that many other kayakers taking advantage of the hot summer day. We took out at 1730 hours. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 272 Height: 4.13 Source: Van Someren |
| 2024-05-19 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Bernskoetter, Alli Blaisdell, Beth Copeland, Bryan Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Taylor, Chris Taylor, Katie Thompson, Denise Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level on this day was perfect with nearly constant flowing water, several haystack riffles, and perfect clarity. There were several difficult areas that turned out to be fairly technical. I was informed that this was not an easy river (like the others) and it wasn't as much fun as a "leisurely" float. We stopped and had two lunches, including chips, cookies, deer sausage, cheese sticks, potato salad, and, of course, rivercado. The obligatory selfie suffered from poor lighting, inadequate equipment, and uncooperative subjects. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 642 Height: 2.65 Source: Edmond |
| 2023-07-16 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Poor | Poor | SMB Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Spent a perfect afternoon one mile upstream from Reed Road on my favorite private gravel bar / swimming / fishing hole (that is slowly filling in with gravel and will probably be gone by next year). Brought and tested out a new portable beach umbrella for easy shade. It works great! USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 79 Height: 1.07 Source: Van Someren |
| 2023-02-19 | MO | James River | Rivercut | Delaware | Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5 | Good | None | None Bergfelt, Matt Copeland, Bryan Copeland, Layla Medearis, Rusty Medearis, Zach Squires, Amanda Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Wingert, Carly Winters, Josh The mighty James was up and flowing really well today. Only one potentially hazardous obstruction blocked easy access the whole way. Obstruction is located just under a mile from the put-in, right at the southern edge of Rivercut Golf course property. Despite how much water we had and how fast it was flowing, I had forgotten how many loooong slow pools there were on this stretch of the James. A clean-up day for this 7-mile portion would be helpful (especially the closer we got to the Delaware Access), as I noted too many spots along steep banks where stray items of trash were seen but not easily reached without getting wet. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250)Discharge: 1050 Height: 4.09 Source: Van Someren |
| 2022-08-14 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | None Blaisdell, Beth Copeland, Bryan Copeland, Rhonda Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom We got on the river around 1000 hours and paddled pretty consistently to secure a gravel bar with shade about 2/3 of the way to our destination. We cooked burgers, ate pasta salad, chips, and cookies, and swam and skipped rocks for much of the afternoon. Around 1400 hours, we pushed off to finish the journey but stopped a few times to swim and relax. The water level was a little low in spots but still warrants a "Good" rating. Several others were on the river due to the hot weather. This is definitely not a choice destination due to the large numbers of people on any given day but other options are limited due to the low water levels. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 286 Height: 4.29 Source: Edmond |
| 2022-08-07 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0 | Poor | None | None Blaisdell, Beth Copeland, Bryan Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Taylor, Chris Underwood, Katie Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Andrea wanted to get on the river for the afternoon and this was our best option to avoid the crowds. Maybe 1/3 to a 1/4 of this stretch had to be hiked upstream with our kayaks in tow. It wasn't too bad but more than some expected. Once we got to the gravel bar, the day was excellent. Unfortunately, the swimming hole at this bend is starting to fill in with gravel. It's like to be full in a year or two or maybe after the next big flood. We had rivercado, guacamole, deer sausage, cheese, crackers, grapes, various chips, Cynthia's homemade cookies, beer, and whiskey shots. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 59 Height: 1.06 Source: Edmond |
| 2022-05-12 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | None Copeland, Bryan Jones, Marianne Schmidt, John Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom An utterly beautiful day to float. Sunny 90° air temperature all day with the water flowing nicely the whole way. No obstructions blocked our way throughout. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 683 Height: 2.82 Source: Van Someren |
| 2022-03-17 | MO | Finley River | Lindenlure | Ozark | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Chalumba, Claude Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Jones, Marianne Jordan, Kelsie Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was nearly perfect weather for a March float trip. The wind was modest and from the south but it didn't cause too many problems. The water level was not ideal and could have used a little more flow but this section was well within the "Good" range. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 207 Height: 1.64 Source: Edmond |
| 2021-10-10 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Good | Poor | None Arnold, Al Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This stretch was surprisingly busy for so late in the season. But, the temperatures were really warm and the day was fantastic. There was a strong south wind blowing mostly at our backs but it was a problem a few times. This was Beth's first paddling trip with us. It will be the first of many, I'm sure! USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250)Discharge: 56 Height: 0.93 Source: Edmond |
| 2021-08-03 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Copeland, Bryan Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This trip was to celebrate Andrea's 33rd birthday. The weather was beautiful, the water level was nearly perfect with clear, flowing water. A few people were on the river but it wasn't too bad. Tom had too much to drink and Renee was hungover and Marianne was sleepy for some reason. But the rest of us had a good time and Julian used a rope swing for the first time on this trip. USGS Gauge Data:Boaz (07052250)Discharge: 140 Height: 2.66 Source: Edmond |
| 2021-04-27 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | None Copeland, Bryan Copeland, Layla Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level was just about perfect except for a couple short spots where the bottoms of our boats scraped over wide gravel bar areas out in the middle of the stream. There are two new trees that have fallen across the river. One (about 200 yards past the snarly mess that I cleared away last summer, which was just below where Patterson Spring enters) blocks the stream making a quick portage around it the smart choice. The 2nd downed tree is about a mile further downstream. Both trees could be cleared in about 45 minutes and 15 minutes respectively, with a couple chainsaws and helpers. The first downed tree managed to dump me, as I stupidly wasn't able to thread the needle through it properly due to the swift current and overconfidence. Even more stupidly, I lost my cell phone from capsizing. Searching for it we were unsuccessful in locating it. However, hiking back to the spot the following morning with a facemask and snorkel I managed to find it. (YESSSSS! 💪) Thankfully I did, because 4 hours later the river rose nearly 1400 CFS into flood stage. 😨 USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 396 Height: 2.12 Source: Van Someren |
| 2020-08-09 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Poor | None Eakins, Danielle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a lazy summer trip with low (but acceptable) water levels. The water was clear and flowing slowly with only a few faster riffles. We spent most of the day on a gravel bar about 3/4 of the way through, cooking burgers for lunch and swimming and snorkeling. Julian paddled his own boat and spent his time back and forth between our different boats. He also swam a lot with his boat in tow. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 306 Height: 4.41 Source: Edmond |
| 2020-05-31 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Fair | SMB Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Bre Van Someren, Tom The water level was perfect for this float. There were a few tricky places and one portage around a log jam but nothing was particularly dangerous or difficult, even for beginners. At this level, the water is fast and clear. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 745 Height: 2.80 Source: Edmond |
| 2020-05-24 | MO | Woods Fork | Woods Fork Road North | Bull Creek | Total trip distance: 8.7 miles6.2 | Low | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The upper stretches (above Woods Fork Road South) had several bedrock drops. This river at least until Busiek was pretty low with significant dragging in some riffles and some tricky spots that were difficult to navigate with low water. We cleaned up a few snags and strainers. Once we got past Busiek, the water level was a bit better and the navigation was less technical. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
| 2020-05-24 | MO | Bull Creek | Woods Fork | Dry Hollow Road | Total trip distance: 8.7 miles2.5 | Good | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The confluence of Woods Fork and Bull Creek was a tumultuous "whirlpool" (Julian's word). A thunderstorm blew up over the last mile of Woods Fork and it was still raining as we paddled this last stretch of Bull Creek. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810)Discharge: 844 Height: 4.50 Source: Edmond |
| 2020-05-02 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | Poor | RB SMB Bartlett, ReneeJones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom An absolutely perfect day, with excellent water flow and stream clarity the whole way. Got in at 11:40 and took out at 18:30, stopping for two lazy lunches on shady gravel bars. The nasty snarl just below Jackson Spring needs more work done on it, due to a large tree completely crossing the river obstructing the navigable path. The Pedelo Creek snarl area has another minor tree obstruction that a chainsaw would make quick work of. Note: Ed Underwood, the property owner at the Reed Road take-out spot, has gated his entrance to the river. He hasn't begun locking the gate yet, only utilizing a loose chain looped into a slot on the movable gate. Speaking with another person who also parked on the property, he said Ed put the gate up since the Linden property owners had closed that access to the public. He said Ed would continue allowing access to the river so long as it didn't get crazy or out of hand. I think it's only a matter of time, though, before idiots will ruin Reed Road as a usable access to the Finley. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 573 Height: 2.46 Source: Van Someren |
| 2020-05-01 | MO | Bull Creek | Woods Fork | Dry Hollow Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles2.5 | Good | None | None Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Once we reached the confluence with Bull Creek, the complexion of the stream changed from smallish creek to a fuller river. No snarls or obstructions were encountered though either. The water level was GREAT too, with very little paddling even needed to keep moving. We shouldn't hesitate to get on this section of the upper Bull when the discharge is reading 1000 CFS at the Walnut Shade gauge. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810)Discharge: 582 Height: 3.89 Source: Van Someren |
| 2020-05-01 | MO | Woods Fork | Busiek | Bull Creek | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles3.0 | Good | None | None Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was our maiden attempt at floating Woods Fork. Anytime the Bull Creek gauge is between 500-1000 CFS, then Woods Fork should be able to be floated. The stream is a major contributor to Bull Creek, but typically it doesn't have enough water flowing to make it sufficiently navigable in a kayak. Recent heavy rains, though, made it look float-able, so we checked it out. Even with the non-typical extra water flow we scraped across LOTS of low water areas, but never enough to have to get out and pull the kayak over. Gravel bars ABOUND along this 3-mile section, as there seems to be great spots to stop for lunch around nearly every turn and bend. There are 2-3 areas with snarls that require a minor portage around them. Two snarls would benefit from a small chainsaw being brought along. The third obstruction has a couple big trees spanning the width of the river with their trunks nearly all submerged making effective use of a chainsaw on them almost impossible. There are also two spots where barbed wire is strung across the stream, but easily floated either under it or over it. One spot marks the eastern boundary of Busiek. The other is 9/10ths of a mile downstream from the Busiek boundary. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
| 2020-04-21 | MO | Beaver Creek | Bradleyville | Sam Day Road | Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This is the float that will forever be known as the "Fuck the Beaver" float. It begins with a huge sinkhole full of mud near the put in requiring a portage of 50 yards or so to the water. (Note: walking thru the sinkhole may result in the loss of your shoes.) Just downriver from the put in, a downed tree makes a tricky obstacle. We ended up with two boats tipped over. Otherwise, this was a quick, pretty stretch of river with only one or two other minor obstacles, the last of which claimed my hat, sunglasses and lawn chair. Fishing is unknown since my new birthday pole was broken in 3 pieces on this float. This section was fairly busy with multiple groups of floaters. However, we did find a nice shaded gravel bar for a wonderful lunch. In addition, there were lots of long, low water level stretches that did not require portage at this level but that might make this section less than ideal at a lower level. USGS Gauge Data:Bradleyville (07054080)Discharge: 511 Height: 3.81 Source: Bartlett |
| 2020-04-08 | MO | Flat Creek | Rt EE | Flat Creek Road | Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 | Good | Poor | SMB Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Gaunt, Jay Haun, Korey Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water was high and flowing well but still mostly clear. There were no serious obstacles on this stretch. Several other groups were seen on the river this day, some of whom were in their own floating parties. We started around 1300 hours and were off the river by 1730 despite a few fairly lengthy breaks. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820)Discharge: 650 Height: 5.21 Source: Edmond |
| 2020-02-29 | MO | Finley River | Johns Ford Road | Reed Road | Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5 | Good | None | None Bartlett, Renee Haun, Korey Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a GREAT float! The perfect water level with crystal clear visibility and fantastic weather for the last day of February. Korey smoked ribs the evening before and they were awesome! I spent the day before clearing a couple of minor snarls to give us an unobstructed trip the entire way. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 472 Height: 2.22 Source: Van Someren |
| 2019-09-06 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Fair | SMB Bartlett, Isaak Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Despite this float being on the DoJ (and literally finding a Port-a-Potty outhouse IN the river!), it was a great day to be on an Ozarks stream. The water was clear and gently moving along. The fishing wasn't off-the-charts good, but we all did catch a few here and there. There was one tree down about 1.5 miles up from Cox requiring us to do an easy portage around it. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 417 Height: 4.21 Source: Van Someren |
| 2019-07-27 | MO | James River | Shelvin Rock | Hootentown | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2 | Good | Poor | BLG RB SMB Bartlett, IsaakBartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Chalumba, Claude Dean, Dizzy Garrison, Roxanne Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Not thinking through the full potential for a HUGE schmuck-a-rama to happen on the DoJ this Saturday, we arrived at Shelvin Rock to find the river access PACKED with fellow paddlers, cars, and trailers. At almost no point during the day could one not see at least a dozen kayaks either up or down stream from us. Regardless, it was a wonderful day to be outside on the river (even the DoJ) and everyone had a great time. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 370 Height: 4.20 Source: Van Someren |
| 2019-07-20 | MO | Crane Creek | Otto Road | Otto Road | Total trip distance: 1.0 miles1.0 | Low | Fair | BLG GSF SMB Van Someren, AndreaVan Someren, Tom Andrea and I took advantage of a hot 90 degree day to spontaneously fish the long slow pool upstream of Otto Road, plus cool off swimming in the clear stream. Interestingly, when we were loading our kayaks back on the car, Ryan Wilson, Korey Haun, and Cody Denson paddled down the stream to finish their day on the river, having put in at Swinging Bridge Road. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
| 2019-07-06 | MO | Flat Creek | Stubblefield | MO 39 | Total trip distance: 7.6 miles7.6 | Good | Good | GSF LSF SMB Bartlett, JoeBartlett, Renee Coppinger-Travers, Kathy Dudenhoeffer, Diana Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Travers, Gina Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah This was a technical section of Flat Creek, much more so than we expected. Several downed trees and some tricky log and brush traps were present, some of which took down some boats. The water level was very good with just a few places being too shallow to float successfully (and most of those were because of the aforementioned obstacles forcing us to choose less than optimal pathways for the water level). This was Kathy's first river trip (although she'd been in a kayak before) and Julian's third solo kayak trip. Both performed admirably despite the technical difficulties. USGS Gauge Data:Jenkins (07052820)Discharge: 355 Height: 4.44 Source: Edmond |
| 2019-06-30 | MO | Finley River | Reed Road | Lindenlure | Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0 | Good | Good | BLG GSF LSF RB SMB Van Someren, AndreaVan Someren, Tom This little 3-mile section of the Finley has several great fishing holes, as well as some good swimming holes. The water was moving nicely and only one area could benefit from a chainsaw clearing an easier navigable path through it. One down side is having to portage kayaks over the dam at Linden (as all the property above the dam is private homes). It's not difficult to do so with two people, but the climb down the damn can be quite slippery and precarious. I certainly wouldn't want to attempt doing so with a very strong current flowing over the dam. USGS Gauge Data:Riverdale (07052345)Discharge: 343 Height: 1.90 Source: Van Someren |
| 2019-05-27 | MO | Gasconade River | Buzzard Bluff | Wilbur Allen | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | Great | GSF RB SMB Bartlett, JoeBartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Larsen, Lisa Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Although this was on the upper Gasconade, the river was already very large here. The first half of the trip consisted of some very large, slow pools punctuated with some good runs. The latter part of this trip was faster. After our lunch stop, we did find the perfect shady spot for a "rivercado" snack. USGS Gauge Data:Hazelgreen (06928000)Discharge: 2840 Height: 5.44 Source: Edmond |
| 2019-02-13 | MO | Little Sac River | Rt O | FR 115 | Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7 | Good | Poor | None Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This water level was nearly perfect for paddling. Even the few still pools along this stretch were moving. There are several places in this stretch that were difficult to navigate. A spring trip with a chainsaw would help clear many of these up. USGS Gauge Data:Morrisville (06918740)Discharge: 526 Height: 3.76 Source: Edmond |
| 2018-08-12 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | None | RB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom A 2-3" rain in S Spgfld loaded up Wilson's Creek enough to send a wave of water down the James. We caught the very tail end of it on this trip. The water was not fast but we managed to do the trip without dragging. The water was comfortable for swimming. There were a lot of boats on the water, primarily from rentals along the river. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 244 Height: 4.28 Source: Edmond |
| 2018-06-10 | MO | James River | Kerr | Cox | Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8 | Good | Good | SMB Aliaga, Rut Brame, Erika Brame, Joon Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Gerhardt, Kyle Gerhardt, Megan Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Wilson, Ryan This section of the James was relatively fast-moving given the very low rainfall we've had. It was also fairly crowded with rental boats and others. Swimming and fishing were both good and the water was comfortable. Chris and I cut up a tree obstruction on one particularly tricky run. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 346 Height: 4.23 Source: Edmond |
| 2018-06-03 | MO | Crane Creek | Doc Eaton Road (CC-30A) | Otto Road | Total trip distance: 7.8 miles7.8 | Good | Fair | LSF RT SMB Acharya, SreeJackson, Amy Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Martin, Galen Provance, Doug Turk, Scott Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Wilson, Ryan This little creek is the perfect stream (IMHO). Small, compact, cozy, canopied with trees leaning in over much of the water, with tons of twists and turns around many bends in the river (especially so in the section above Swinging Bridge). We caught the water level at a point just before it may have been too low, but it still turned out to be an excellent outing with perfect weather. Fishing was actually poor for everyone accept Galen, who managed to catch an elusive McCloud Trout (approx. 4-5 lbs). The airspace at Oto Road bridge looked to be about 15-16". No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Van Someren |
| 2018-05-27 | MO | Swan Creek | Rt AA | Hulls Ford Road | Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4 | Good | Excellent | BLG LMB LSF RB SMB Acharya, HollyAcharya, 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. Bull Creek gauge was 258 cfs. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond |
| 2018-04-29 | MO | Bull Creek | Goodnight Hollow | Walnut Shade | Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2 | Good | Poor | None Edmond, Brian Larsen, Chris Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah We encountered a few portage obstacles from flooding damage last year. Some places were tricky because the water was low enough for exposed bedrock and some other obstacles. We decided this water level was probably the minimum for a comfortable "Good" float for this river. USGS Gauge Data:Walnut Shade (07053810)Discharge: 306 Height: 3.84 Source: Edmond |
| 2017-12-02 | MO | Niangua River | Bennett Spring | Barclay | Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3 | Low | Poor | RT Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Fillmer, Lawrence Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Ligon, Day Sardina, Krissy Shelly, Marc Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level was pretty low but most areas were navigable. At least a few spots required a short portage or the boats dragged some or a lot (especially the canoes). This was a fishing crew and there was very little caught (just two trout) during the entire day. This stretch is not long but with the short days and the low, slow water, we had to keep moving to make it off the water before dark. USGS Gauge Data:Windyville (06923250)Discharge: 36 Height: 0.88 Source: Edmond |
| 2017-10-08 | MO | James River | Cox | Galena Landing | Total trip distance: 3.9 miles3.9 | Good | Fair | GSF SMB Dudenhoeffer, ReaganDudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The lake level was at 916.41 but we were in a still pool for the last mile of the trip. For future trips, the level should be lower if one expects to get a current for the entire trip. USGS Gauge Data:Galena (07052500)Discharge: 178 Height: 4.17 Source: Edmond |
A total of 38 rows are displayed.
| Miles | 205.9 |
| Trips | 36 |
| Rivers | 11 |
| Countries | 1 |
| States | 1 |
| People | 72 |
| Dates | 36 |
| Years | 10 |
| Months | 10 |
| Rows | 38 |
| Sources | 3 |
BLG - Bluegill CCF - Channel Catfish CP - Chain Pickerel FWD - Freshwater Drum GSF - Green Sunfish KSB - Kentucky Spotted Bass LMB - Largemouth Bass LSF - Longear Sunfish RB - Rock Bass / Goggle Eye RSF - Redear Sunfish RT - Rainbow Trout SMB - Smallmouth Bass WB - White Bass WF - Whitefish WL - WalleyeThe 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.