Mark

Hope somebody gets 'em

Thanks for input but we don't care for the Forest Service campgrounds. We much prefer a gravel bar on the shoreline where we can get out of our lawnchair and get a line wet. We are familiar with the river except the lower part below Riverton. We are wanting to check that area out. I just want to make sure we are OK camping on gravel bars down there like we are in the trout areas. Is the Morgan Float Camp the same as what's called the Narrows? Isn't there 5 different springs right there together? I hear it is a beautiful area and neat place to camp.

My biggest concern was finding a place to camp between Riverton and HWY 142. We would surley spend the night somewhere about halfway and then another night at the Narrows.

OK we are talking about a summer float this year covering the entire length of the Eleven Point River in Missouri. The only sections I have not floated are the Cane Bluff to Greer section and the Riverton to Hwy 142 section, both which I believe are not in the Scenic Riverways designated areas. I am wondering if we will be OK camping on a gravel bar in these areas. I am thinking the trip would go something like this; Day 1 - Thomasville to Cane Bluff (water levels permitting) Day 2 - Cane Bluff to near Greer Springs Day 3 - Greer to near Turner Mill Day 4 - Turner Mill to near Whitten Day 5 - Whitten to Riverton Day 6 - Riverton to Hwy 142 bridge Day 7 - Hwy 142 to Arkansas line Will camping be a problem in the upper and lower sections?

If I remember right, it was below Stinking Pond about 1/2 mile

The river was about normal level and slightly stained, and a great sunshine day. A friend and I fished Saturday from Turner to Whitten. We caught enough fish to maintain our interest. Mostly 12'14" range with a couple very small trout that had to be reproduced in the river. Good day of fishing and floating. Several eagles were spotted throughout the day. Sunday we floated the Greer to Turner section. It was overcast and hi in the low 50's. I never caught a trout but had a few bites. Only thing I caught was a goggle eye.My friend didn't fair much better as he landed 1 14" trout and a smallmouth. The scenery on the Blue Ribbon Section is spectacular and again saw lots of eagles. We attributed our lack of success to the cool front moving through and, for myself, a lack of experience with artificial lures. I had a good time though, but afraid I will remain a bait chucker as first method of choice.

Big ones!!!

Looks like the river levels have started the spring roller coaster. Looks like it has risen this past week with some needed rainfall. Me and the Trout Whisperer are headed down Friday night. Hope the water is good, though I expect it to be a little off colored. Report will be added on our safe return.

Make that Tranquillity Place Cabin.

I just looked it up - Tanquillity Place Cabin is where we stayed.

I just looked it up - Tranquillity Place Cabin is where we stayed.

Try the Cody Lodging Company - website can be found online. Privately owned cabins. See descriptions on the other thread inquiring about Yellowstone plans next to this thread.

I would suggest trying the Cody Lodging Company in Cody, WY. We found a place near Crandall Creek, WY, in late July 2009 for about $200 per night. It was a private cabin/house off of the Chief Joseph National Scenic Byway about 15 miles from Cooke City, MT - the NE entrance to Yellowstone. The North Fork of the Clark River follows the Chief Joseph Byway from Cooke City southward. Also near Cooke City, the Beartooth National Scenic Byway was about 10 miles from the cabin. Definitely the later in summer, the better. In mid July, most of the streams were still very fast. The Cody Lodging Company's website can be found online. We did stay in Dubois for a night on the Wind River, but the scenery is still mostly high plains and nothing like closer to Yellowstone. If passing thru Cody, I recommend the Cody Rodeo!! Great entertainment!!

Sounds like a good time!! But I'm sure if you took it easy on the cocktails at night, it would be easier to get up in the morning and catch the bus to the river.

God forbid you have to get out of your fancy smancy boat and get wet!!

It seems like from all reports that the fishing is outstanding this winter. Would you say it is normal for this time of year or is it exceptionally well right now? MAN, I'm sick of winter weather. I can't wait for warm spring and early summer days. Looking forward to getting the tent out of storage, load up the truck with canoe, cooler, camping gear, BBQ grill, and guitar and heading out for my favorite gravel bar (location withheld)!! It doesn't get any better than that!!

The only time I've floated from Thomasville down to Cane Bluff, we encountered cattle in the stream. Cow crap all over the place and in stream. Our last time of floating that section.

Just saying - affordability is major advantage for some who frequent the area. I wonder if the new owners would consider offering discounts for children under 16 to keep it as a cheap getaway for families.

IS the price the same for all 3 cottages? I hope you don't go higher!!

I agree, a "federal offense" with regard to hunting violations is a slap on the wrist for a first offense. Lose hunting priviledges for 5 years and pay a couple thousand dollar fine.

Good enough!!

I am of the opinion to leave it just like it is. The fishing has been good for several years and it does seem the rainbows are getting bigger, thanks in part from the lowering of the limit from 5 to 4. I'm afraid browns would bring bigger crowds. IMO, the crowds have increased in the 15 years I have been a regular on the Eleven Point. I don't want to see it getting even more crowded. I agree with the suggestion of doing more to increase the number of native species of pickerel and walleye.

Al, we would love for you to make one of our Eleven Point trips with SG boys. Lots of laughs!! Our annual Easter trip is later this year. We will go down on Wed. night, April 20, and come home on Sat. April 23. Fish all day Thurs. and Friday. Stay in cabins. Nightly poker game!!! Interested??????

Wa' you sidewindin', bushwackin', hornswagglin', cracker croaker!!!

Congratulations to Snap on discovering a new method of catching fish on the Eleven Point. It seems all you have to do is throw your whole rod and reel in the river and come back later, retrieve it out of the water, and you'll have a fish on the end of your line. Although I think it is illegal, Snap, to leave your pole unattended!!